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Effects of visual scanning exercises in addition to task specific approach on balance and activities of daily livings in post stroke patients with eye movement disorders: a randomized controlled trial
Impaired vision is one of the commonest and most disabling consequence following stroke. Among all visual impairments, eye movement disorders are found in 70% of stroke patients which include nystagmus, strabi...
Source: BMC Neurology - August 24, 2022 Category: Neurology Authors: Sana Batool, Hamayun Zafar, Syed Amir Gilani, Ashfaq Ahmad and Asif Hanif Tags: Research Source Type: research

Temporal changes in blood–brain barrier permeability and cerebral perfusion in lacunar/subcortical ischemic stroke
Conclusion: Disturbed BBB-PS and compromised cerebral perfusion over the first 3 months post stroke were shown in the non-infarcted basal ganglia and thalamus of lacunar/subcortical stroke using CT perfusion. Future studies are required to elucidate the relationship of post-stroke BBB disturbances to chronic cognitive impairment.
Source: BMC Neurology - October 22, 2015 Category: Neurology Authors: Jun YangChristopher d¿EsterreStefano CerutiGloria RoversiAndrea SalettiEnrico FainardiTing Lee Source Type: research

Using antidepressants and the risk of stroke recurrence: report from a national representative cohort study
Conclusions: We demonstrated that use of antidepressants was associated with an increased risk of stroke recurrence, especially in ischemic stroke among Taiwanese. Further studies are warranted to confirm the possible underlying mechanisms of these findings.
Source: BMC Neurology - June 5, 2015 Category: Neurology Authors: Hsiao-Ting JuangPei-Chun ChenKuo-Liong Chien Source Type: research

A study on the natural history of scanning behaviour in patients with visual field defects after stroke
DiscussionThe longitudinal comparison of patients who do and do not learn compensatory scanning techniques may reveal important prognostic markers of natural recovery. Importantly, it may also help to determine the most effective treatment window for visual rehabilitation.
Source: BMC Neurology - April 24, 2015 Category: Neurology Authors: Tobias LoetscherCelia ChenSophie WignallAndreas BullingSabrina HoppeOwen ChurchesNicole ThomasMichael NichollsAndrew Lee Source Type: research

Sequencing bilateral and unilateral task-oriented training versus task oriented training alone to improve arm function in individuals with chronic stroke
Conclusions: Sequentially combining a proximal bilateral before a unilateral task-oriented training may be an effective way to facilitate gains in arm and hand function in those with moderate to severe paresis post-stroke compared to unilateral task oriented training alone.
Source: BMC Neurology - December 14, 2014 Category: Neurology Authors: Sandy WallerJill WhitallToye JenkinsLaurence MagderDaniel HanleyAndrew GoldbergAndreas Luft Source Type: research

Mechanisms, predictors and clinical impact of early neurological deterioration: the protocol of the Trondheim early neurological deterioration study
DiscussionStrengths and weaknesses of our approach, along with reasons for the methods chosen in this study are discussed.
Source: BMC Neurology - October 28, 2014 Category: Neurology Authors: Bernt HellebergHanne EllekjærGitta RohwederBent Indredavik Source Type: research

Changes of liver enzymes and bilirubin during ischemic stroke: mechanisms and possible significance
Background: Small changes of bilirubin and liver enzymes are often detected during the acute phase of stroke, but their origin and significance are still poorly understood. Methods: On days 0, 3, 7, and 14 after admission, 180 patients with ischemic stroke underwent serial determinations of bilirubin, GOT, GPT, gammaGT, alkaline phosphatase, C-reactive protein (CRP) and complete blood count. On days 0 and 7 common bile duct diameter was measured by ultrasound, and on day 3 cerebral infarct volume (IV) was calculated from CT scan slices. Results: During the first week GOT, GPT, gammaGT (P
Source: BMC Neurology - June 6, 2014 Category: Neurology Authors: Antonio MuscariAndrea ColliniElisa FabbriMarco GiovagnoliChiara NapoliValentina RossiLuca VizioliAndrea BonfiglioliDonatella MagalottiGiovanni PudduMarco Zoli Source Type: research

Brainstem infarcts predict REM sleep behavior disorder in acute ischemic stroke
Conclusions: The results support the notion of a predominant role of brainstem injury in the development of RBD and suggest that patients with brainstem infarcts RBD should be evaluated by a clinical neurologist.
Source: BMC Neurology - April 23, 2014 Category: Neurology Authors: Wai TangDirk HermannYang ChenHua LiangXiang LiuWinnie ChuAnil AhujaJill AbrigoVincent MokGabor UngvariKa Wong Source Type: research

Cognitive profile in patients with a first-ever lacunar infarct with and without silent lacunes: a comparative study
The objective of this study was to assess whether there were differences in the performance of a battery of neuropsychological tests in first-ever lacunar stroke patients with and without associated silent multiple lacunar infarctions found incidentally on the brain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan. Methods: A total of 72 consecutive patients with first-ever lacunar infarction were studied 1 month after stroke. All patients underwent a comprehensive neuropsychological evaluation, which included the California Verbal Learning Test (CVLT), Phonetic Verbal Fluency Test (PMR), Semantic Verbal Fluency Test (category "anima...
Source: BMC Neurology - December 16, 2013 Category: Neurology Authors: Lorena Blanco-RojasAdrià ArboixDavid CanovasMarta Grau-OlivaresJoan Oliva MoreraOlga Parra Source Type: research

Biomarkers and perfusion - training-induced changes after stroke (BAPTISe): protocol of an observational study accompanying a randomized controlled trial
DiscussionThis exploratory study will be the first to investigate the effects of physical fitness training in patients with ischemic stroke on MRI-based cerebral perfusion, pertinent blood biomarker levels, and functional outcome. The study may have an impact on current patient rehabilitation strategies and reveal important information about the roles of MRI and blood-derived biomarkers in ischemic stroke.Trial registration: NCT01954797.
Source: BMC Neurology - December 11, 2013 Category: Neurology Authors: Alexander NaveJan KröberPeter BruneckerJochen FiebachJonathan ListUlrike GrittnerMatthias EndresAndreas MeiselAgnes FlöelMartin Ebinger Source Type: research

Biomarkers and perfusion ¿ training-induced changes after stroke (BAPTISe): protocol of an observational study accompanying a randomized controlled trial
DiscussionThis exploratory study will be the first to investigate the effects of physical fitness training in patients with ischemic stroke on MRI-based cerebral perfusion, pertinent blood biomarker levels, and functional outcome. The study may have an impact on current patient rehabilitation strategies and reveal important information about the roles of MRI and blood-derived biomarkers in ischemic stroke.Trial registrationNCT01954797.
Source: BMC Neurology - December 11, 2013 Category: Neurology Authors: Alexander NaveJan KröberPeter BruneckerJochen FiebachJonathan ListUlrike GrittnerMatthias EndresAndreas MeiselAgnes FlöelMartin Ebinger Source Type: research

Total white blood cell count or neutrophil count predict ischemic stroke events among adult Taiwanese: report from a community-based cohort study
Conclusions: WBC and neutrophil count had a similar ability to predict the long-term ischemic stroke events among Taiwanese.
Source: BMC Neurology - January 15, 2013 Category: Neurology Authors: Tzy-Haw WuKuo-Liong ChienHung-Ju LinHsiu-Ching HsuTa-Chen SuMing-Fong ChenYuan-Teh Lee Source Type: research

Abdominal wall hemorrhage after intravenous thrombolysis for acute ischemic stroke
Conclusions: We report a rare case of abdominal wall hemorrhage after thrombolysis for acute ischemic stroke. The findings indicate that abdominal wall hemorrhage should be considered as a differential diagnosis in the presence of abdominal discomfort after thrombolysis for acute ischemic stroke.
Source: BMC Neurology - January 14, 2013 Category: Neurology Authors: Se-A AnJinkwon KimSang KimWon Kim Source Type: research