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Anxiety faintly and depression remarkably correlate with recurrence in acute ischemic stroke patients: A study with 3-year longitude evaluation and follow-up
Clinical value of anxiety and depression in acute ischemic stroke (AIS) is rarely studied. Thus, the aim of this study was to explore longitudinal changes of anxiety and depression, as well as their correlation with recurrence in AIS. A total of 120 AIS patients and 120 controls were enrolled in the study. Furthermore, comparison of the hospital anxiety and depression scale (HADS) score or rate between AIS and controls was determined by Mann–Whitney U test or Chi-square test. In AIS patients, change of HADS scores or linear trend of anxiety and depression rate over time were determined by Friedman test or Mantel-Haens...
Source: Medicine - January 21, 2022 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Research Article: Observational Study Source Type: research

Hypothyroidism risk associated with rheumatoid arthritis: A population-based retrospective cohort study
Studies on the thyroid disease risk in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) associated with comorbidities are limited. This population-based retrospective cohort study investigated the hypothyroidism risk in patients with RA and the role of comorbidities. We used Taiwan National Health Insurance Research Database to identify 16,714 RA patients newly diagnosed in 2000 to 2008 and 66,856 control persons without RA, frequency matched by sex, age, and index year. Incidence and the RA group to controls hazard ratio of hypothyroidism were estimated. The hypothyroidism incidence was 1.74-fold higher in the RA group than ...
Source: Medicine - January 7, 2022 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Research Article: Observational Study Source Type: research

Acupuncture and electroacupuncture for stroke: A protocol for overview of systematic review and meta-analysis
Conclusion: This overview will assess the benefits as well as hazards of acupuncture for stroke, subsequently providing patients and practitioners with useful information and have implications for future studies on the topic. Trial registration number: Reviewregistry1263
Source: Medicine - January 7, 2022 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Research Article: Study Protocol Systematic Review Source Type: research

Added value of systemic inflammation markers in predicting pulmonary infection in stroke patients: A retrospective study by machine learning analysis
This study aimed to develop machine learning (ML)-based predictive models for pulmonary infection. Between January 2008 and April 2021, a retrospective analysis of 1397 stroke patients who had CT angiography from skull to diaphragm (including CT of the chest) within 24 hours of symptom onset. A total of 21 variables were included, and the prediction model of pulmonary infection was established by multiple ML-based algorithms. Risk factors for pulmonary infection were determined by the feature selection method. Area under the curve (AUC) and decision curve analysis were used to determine the model with the best resolut...
Source: Medicine - December 30, 2021 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Research Article: Observational Study Source Type: research

Based on voxel-based morphological analysis to investigate the effect of acupuncture-rehabilitation therapy on hippocampal volume and its neuroprotective mechanism in patients with vascular cognitive impairment with type 2 diabetes mellitus: A study protocol
Discussion: This trial can clarify the effect of acupuncture-rehabilitation therapy on hippocampal volume and its intervention mechanism on oxidative stress injury in VCI patients with T2DM, and clarify the scientific connotation of its neuroprotective mechanism in the VCI patients with T2DM, in order to provide a theoretical basis for the clinical application of acupuncture-rehabilitation therapy in the treatment of VCI. Trial registration: Chinese Clinical Trial Registry (ChiCTR), ChiCTR2100047803. Registered 26 June, https://www.chictr.org.cn/showproj.aspx?proj=128707
Source: Medicine - December 23, 2021 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Research Article: Study Protocol Clinical Trial Source Type: research

Effectiveness and safety of Wendan decoction for post-stroke depression: A protocol for systematic review and meta-analysis
Conclusion: The findings of this meta-analysis will provide evidence-based data for the application of Wendan decoction in the treatment of PSD. Ethics and dissemination: Individual patient data and privacy will not be involved in this research,so ethics approval is not required. INPLASY registration number: INPLASY2021110018
Source: Medicine - December 23, 2021 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Research Article: Study Protocol Systematic Review Source Type: research

Changing patterns of use of implantable cardiac monitors from 2011 to 2018 for a large commercially-insured U.S. population
We described the characteristics of individuals who received ICMs and the frequency of placements into 3 guideline concordance groups. We estimated the mean change per quarter in ICM placements (mean quarterly change in incidence rate per 1,000,000 patient-quarters at risk) for quarter (Q)1 2011 through Q1 2014, Q1 2014 to Q2 2014, and Q2 2014 through Q4 2018 for each guideline concordance group. The most common indications for categorizable ICM placement were syncope (24%), atrial fibrillation (11%), and stroke (11%). For each of the 3 guideline concordance groups except guideline unaddressed inpatient ICM placements, the...
Source: Medicine - December 23, 2021 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Research Article: Observational Study Source Type: research

Effectiveness of non-pharmacological interventions for treating post-stroke depression: Study protocol of an umbrella review of systematic reviews and meta-analyses
Conclusion: Our research conclusion will provide clinical staff and PSD patients with appropriate treatment recommendations. Ethics and dissemination: As the data were obtained from published materials, there is no need for ethical approval for this umbrella review. The findings of this umbrella review will be published in a peer-reviewed journal. INPLASY registration number: INPLASY2021100083.
Source: Medicine - December 23, 2021 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Research Article: Study Protocol Systematic Review Source Type: research

Buyang huanwu decoction combined with probiotics or prebiotics for functional recovery from stroke: A meta-analysis protocol for systematic review
Conclusion: The efficacy and safety of Buyang-Huanwu decoction combined with probiotics for the treatment of stroke will be evaluated, and the conclusion will be published to provide medical evidence for a better clinical decision of patients with stroke.
Source: Medicine - December 23, 2021 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Research Article: Study Protocol Systematic Review Source Type: research

Effects of acupoint injection for stroke patients with hemiplegia: A protocol for systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Conclusion: This systemic review and meta-analysis will evaluate the efficacy and safety of acupoint injection as a clinical treatment for hemiplegia. We hope this study can make a definitive conclusion for acupoint injection in the treatment of hemiplegia. Registration: PROSPERO (registration number CRD42021234453).
Source: Medicine - December 23, 2021 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Research Article: Study Protocol Systematic Review Source Type: research

Efficacy and safety of clopidogrel and/or aspirin for ischemic stroke/transient ischemic attack: An overview of systematic reviews and meta-analysis
Conclusions: High-quality evidence suggested that clopidogrel plus aspirin was more efficient than monotherapy, although the risk for hemorrhagic stroke was relatively higher in combined therapy regimens lasting>1 month.
Source: Medicine - December 17, 2021 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Research Article: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Source Type: research

Efficacy and safety evaluation of bright light therapy in patients with post-stroke insomnia: A protocol for systematic review and meta-analysis
Conclusion: The aim of this study is to assess the efficacy and safety of BLT for PSI and present robust scientific evidence concerning BLT for PSI. Registration: INPLASY2021100065.
Source: Medicine - December 17, 2021 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Research Article: Study Protocol Systematic Review Source Type: research

Longitudinal assessment of anxiety/depression rates and their related predictive factors in acute ischemic stroke patients: A 36-month follow-up study
This study aimed at investigating the longitudinal changes of poststroke anxiety/depression rates, and their potential risk factors in acute ischemic stroke (AIS) patients. A total of 250 first diagnosis of AIS patients were enrolled and followed for 36 months. Anxiety/depression of patients were assessed using hospital anxiety and depression scale (HADS) at month (M) 0 (M0) and then every 3 months till M36. During 36-month follow-up, both HADS-anxiety score (from 6.9 ± 3.1 at M0 to 8.0 ± 3.5 at M36) and anxiety rate (from 41.2% at M0 to 54.0% at M36) (both P  .05) displayed an upward trend with tim...
Source: Medicine - December 17, 2021 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Research Article: Observational Study Source Type: research

Efficiency and safety of ablation procedure for the treatment of atrial fibrillation in valve surgery: A PRISMA-compliant cumulative systematic review and meta-analysis
Background: Atrial fibrillation is the main complication of patients who suffer from valvular heart disease (VHD), which may lead to an increased susceptibility to ventricular tachycardia, atrial dysfunction, heart failure, and stroke. Therefore, seeking a safe and effective therapy is crucial in prolonging the lives of patients with VHD and improving their quality of life. Methods: Our target database included PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, and Cochrane Library, from which published articles were retrieved from inception to June 2020. We retrieved all randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that compared patients ...
Source: Medicine - December 17, 2021 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Research Article: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Source Type: research

Electromyographic study assessing swallowing function in subacute stroke patients with respiratory muscle weakness
Conclusions: A 6-week RMT can improve the electric signal of the affected swallowing muscles with more effect on the unaffected side than on the affected side during dry swallowing. Furthermore, RMT with 50% MEP rather than 15% MEP can facilitate greater submental muscle activity on the affected side in stroke patients with respiratory muscle weakness.
Source: Medicine - December 3, 2021 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Research Article: Clinical Trial/Experimental Study Source Type: research