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Cognitive function in stroke survivors: A 10 ‐year follow‐up study
ConclusionsPost‐stroke cognitive impairment was prevalent among 10‐year stroke survivors, and the odds of having severe cognitive impairment were higher among the stroke survivors compared to non‐stroke persons. The burden of long‐term PSCI might have been underestimated previously, and MoCA may be more suitable than MMSE to detect long‐term PSCI.
Source: Acta Neurologica Scandinavica - October 31, 2016 Category: Neurology Authors: H. Delavaran, A. ‐C. Jönsson, H. Lövkvist, S. Iwarsson, S. Elmståhl, B. Norrving, A. Lindgren Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Public stroke awareness and intent to call 112 in Sweden
ConclusionWe confirm a rather low public awareness of stroke in Sweden, poorer among males and those with low education. With increasing age, a lower proportion indicated intent to call 112 for stroke symptoms.
Source: Acta Neurologica Scandinavica - August 22, 2014 Category: Neurology Authors: A. Nordanstig, K. Jood, L. Rosengren Tags: Clinical Commentary Source Type: research

APOL1, CDKN2A/CDKN2B, and HDAC9 polymorphisms and small vessel ischemic stroke
ConclusionThis is the first report of a specific association of APOL1 with a stroke subtype. Further research is needed to confirm these initial findings and deepen understanding of the genetics of stroke in people of African ancestry with possible implications for other ancestries as all humans originated from Africa.
Source: Acta Neurologica Scandinavica - October 3, 2017 Category: Neurology Authors: R. Akinyemi, H. K. Tiwari, D. K. Arnett, B. Ovbiagele, M. R. Irvin, K. Wahab, F. Sarfo, V. Srinivasasainagendra, A. Adeoye, R. T. Perry, A. Akpalu, C. Jenkins, O. Arulogun, M. Gebregziabher, L. Owolabi, R. Obiako, E. Sanya, M. Komolafe, M. Fawale, P. Adeb Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

Married, unmarried, divorced, and widowed and the risk of stroke
ConclusionsDivorce was associated with higher risk of stroke, especially in men. Living in marriage or as unmarried or widower had only little or no impact on the risk of stroke.
Source: Acta Neurologica Scandinavica - March 1, 2018 Category: Neurology Authors: K. K. Andersen, T. S. Olsen Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

Enhancing patient–provider communication for long‐term post‐stroke spasticity management
Stroke is a major public health concern, with estimated 16 million people worldwide experiencing first‐time strokes each year, a number that is expected to rise. Two‐thirds of those experiencing a stroke are younger than 70 years of age. Stroke is a leading cause of disability in adults as a result of major sequelae that include spasticity, cognitive impairment, paresis, and depression. Disabling spasticity, defined as spasticity severe enough to require intervention, occurs in 4% of stroke survivors within 1 year of first‐time stroke. The aim of this report is to focus instead on a discussion of patient–provider...
Source: Acta Neurologica Scandinavica - April 18, 2013 Category: Neurology Authors: K. S. Sunnerhagen, G. E. Francisco Tags: Review Article Source Type: research

Socioeconomic factors’ effect on return to work after first stroke
ConclusionPatients with low socioeconomic status less often RTW 1 year after stroke.Impaired functional status after stroke is more common in patients with lower socioeconomic status and mediates socioeconomic differences in RTW. Improvement of functional status should be targeted to facilitate RTW among stroke patients with low socioeconomic status.
Source: Acta Neurologica Scandinavica - July 21, 2016 Category: Neurology Authors: E.‐L. Glader, B. Jonsson, B. Norrving, M. Eriksson Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Socioeconomic factors ’ effect on return to work after first stroke
ConclusionPatients with low socioeconomic status less often RTW 1 year after stroke.Impaired functional status after stroke is more common in patients with lower socioeconomic status and mediates socioeconomic differences in RTW. Improvement of functional status should be targeted to facilitate RTW among stroke patients with low socioeconomic status.
Source: Acta Neurologica Scandinavica - July 22, 2016 Category: Neurology Authors: E. ‐L. Glader, B. Jonsson, B. Norrving, M. Eriksson Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Montreal Cognitive Assessment and Mini–Mental State Examination are both valid cognitive tools in stroke
ConclusionsThe MoCA is a valid screening tool for post‐stroke cognitive impairment; it is more sensitive but less specific than the MMSE. Contrary to the prevailing view, the MMSE also exhibited acceptable validity in this setting.
Source: Acta Neurologica Scandinavica - February 21, 2013 Category: Neurology Authors: T. B. Cumming, L. Churilov, T. Linden, J. Bernhardt Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Neurological disorders in the Global Burden of Disease 2010 study
ConclusionsNeurological disorders are of great public health importance. This knowledge is useful in dimensioning and organizing healthcare systems and necessary when planning education of health personnel on all levels.
Source: Acta Neurologica Scandinavica - March 4, 2014 Category: Neurology Authors: L. J. Stovner, J. M. Hoff, S. Svalheim, N. E. Gilhus Tags: Original Article Source Type: research