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Risk Factors for Postischemic Stroke Epilepsy in Young Adults: A Nationwide Population-Based Study in Taiwan
ConclusionsStroke severity, aphasia, malignancy, and drug abuse were associated increased risk of PSE and statin use may protect against PSE in young adults. Reducing the severity of stroke, statin use and controlling unhealthy behaviors might be able to decrease the development of PSE. Since PSE is associated with poor outcomes, early identification or intervention of PSE based on the risk factors might reduce the harmful effects of PSE.
Source: Frontiers in Neurology - May 20, 2022 Category: Neurology Source Type: research

Early Rehabilitation after Acute Stroke:The Golden Recovery Period
Acta Neurol Taiwan. 2022 Jan 18. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTStroke is a leading cause of disability worldwide. Neuroplasticity, a condition wherein the brain's dynamic response to injury is heightened and rehabilitation might be effective, is observed shortly after acute stroke. However, although several trials have demonstrated that initiating treatment within 24 hours after stroke is potentially harmful, some have shown that early rehabilitation of patients is beneficial. Administration of constraint-induced movement therapy within two weeks after stroke appears to be beneficial for the upper extremities. In addition,...
Source: Acta Neurologica Taiwanica - December 17, 2021 Category: Neurology Authors: Yi Liu Jiu-Haw Yin Jiunn-Tay Lee Giia-Sheun Peng Fu-Chi Yang Source Type: research

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