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Effects of an Avocado-based Mediterranean Diet on Serum Lipids for Secondary Prevention after Ischemic Stroke Trial (ADD-SPISE): Study protocol
Conclusion: We hypothesize that an Avocado-based Mediterranean diet will further reduce the levels of LDL-cholesterol at 3 months compared to the control diet, and that the intervention is safe and feasible. Registration: The study is registered under ADDSPISE at www.clinicaltrials.gov. Identifier NCT03524742. Protocol ID CAS-605 version 3.0 (May 2nd, 2019).
Source: Medicine - June 18, 2021 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Research Article: Study Protocol Clinical Trial Source Type: research

Prognostic role of neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio, platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio, and systemic immune inflammation index in acute ischemic stroke: A STROBE-compliant retrospective study
This study aims to evaluate the role of hematological inflammatory markers (neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio [NLR], platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio [PLR], and systemic immune inflammation index [SII]) in predicting the neurological recovery in acute cerebrovascular events over 1-year follow-up. Adult patients diagnosed with AIS within 3 hours from January 2016 to December 2018 were recruited retrospectively. The modified Rankin Scale (mRS) was recorded upon admission to the emergency department (ED) and 1, 3, 6, and 12 months after a stroke. The primary outcome measure was the neurological recovery. The neurological reco...
Source: Medicine - June 25, 2021 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Research Article: Observational Study Source Type: research

Effects of a food preparation program on dietary well-being for stroke patients with dysphagia: A pilot study
Conclusions: The food preparation program showed a positive impact on dietary well-being and a potential improvement in the health-related quality of life, quality of life related to the process of swallowing, and nutritional status for stroke patients with dysphagia. We recommend that stroke patients with dysphagia receive adequate knowledge and hands-on food preparation training to increase their dietary intake and well-being.
Source: Medicine - June 25, 2021 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Research Article: Clinical Trial/Experimental Study Source Type: research

Home-based rehabilitation programs on postural balance, walking, and quality of life in patients with stroke: A single-blind, randomized controlled trial
Conclusion The results of this study suggest that the HBP group received positive benefits with regard to the postural balance and walking abilities of chronic hemiparetic stroke patients compared to the clinical setting exercise program.
Source: Medicine - September 3, 2021 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Research Article: Clinical Trial/Experimental Study Source Type: research

Comparison of the effects of left atrial appendage closure and oral anticoagulants in preventing stroke in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation: A protocol for systematic review and meta-analysis
Conclusion: This study will give the best treatment strategy to prevent stroke in patients with NVAF, and provide some reference for clinical medical staff. OSF registration number: DOI 10.17605/OSF.IO/2UXPA (https://osf.io/2uxpa).
Source: Medicine - September 17, 2021 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Research Article: Study Protocol Systematic Review Source Type: research

Stroke-associated pneumonia: A bibliometric analysis of worldwide trends from 2003 to 2020
This study could provide practical sources for researchers to find the top subject areas, journals, institutes, citations, and co-keywords. Moreover, the study could pave the way for researchers to be engaged in studies potentially lead to more articles in this field.
Source: Medicine - September 24, 2021 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Research Article: Observational Study Source Type: research

Comparison of therapeutic effects of different acupuncture and moxibustion therapies on constipation after stroke treatment: A protocol for systematic review and network meta-analysis
Conclusions: This study will provide reliable evidence-based evidence for selecting the best acupuncture and moxibustion therapy for constipation after stroke.
Source: Medicine - October 15, 2021 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Research Article: Study Protocol Systematic Review Source Type: research

Clinical efficacy of Danzhi Xiaoyao Powder in the treatment of post-stroke depression: A protocol for randomized, double-blind clinical study
This study will evaluate the clinical efficacy of Danzhi Xiaoyao Powder in the treatment of PSD. The results of this study will provide reliable evidence for the clinical use of Xiaoyao Powder in the treatment of PSD. Trial registration: Open Science Framework Registration number: DOI 10.17605/OSF.IO/5V926
Source: Medicine - October 22, 2021 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Research Article: Study Protocol Clinical Trial 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

Factors related to the risk of stroke in the population with type 2 diabetes: A protocol for systematic review and meta-analysis
Conclusion: We plan to submit this systematic review to a peer-reviewed journal. INPLASY registration number: INPLASY2021100046
Source: Medicine - January 21, 2022 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Research Article: Study Protocol Systematic Review Source Type: research

Plasmatic trimethylamine N-oxide and its relation to stroke: A systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis
This study aimed to review the available scientific evidence about the relationship between TMAO levels and the risk of stroke in a dose-response meta-analysis. Methods: The PubMed, Embase, Cochrane library, and China National Knowledge Infrastructure databases were searched for studies starting from September 1996 to December 2020. Nine studies including 4402 subjects were reviewed in this study. Results: The results of meta-analysis showed that high levels of circulating TMAO were associated with an increased risk of stroke in patients in the random-effects model (odds ratio [OR], 1.64; 95% confidence inter...
Source: Medicine - July 22, 2022 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Research Article: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Source Type: research

The association between the serum vitamin D levels and the stroke lesion size, functional ability, and cognition in elderly Korean ischemic stroke patients
This study included Korean ischemic stroke patients aged 65 to 85 years. The size of the lesion was measured in brain images taken within 24 hours of hospitalization. The level of 25-(OH) Vitamin D (ng/mL), a metabolite of vitamin D, in the serum collected within 48 hours of hospitalization, and the modified Barthel index (MBI), gait performance, the muscle power of hip and knee extensors on the hemiplegic side, and mini-mental status examination (MMSE) were recorded within 1 week of the onset of the disease. Each factor was compared through correlation analysis, and the significance was confirmed using the Spearman correl...
Source: Medicine - September 2, 2022 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Research Article: Observational Study Source Type: research

Influence of psychological responses of caregiving on the perceived health of family caregivers to acute stroke survivors
This study aims to determine the factors associated with the perceived health status of family caregivers to stroke survivors. This study conducted a secondary analysis of the baseline data of 142 family caregivers of stroke survivors nested within a longitudinal randomized controlled trial. Potential factors were identified according to the Pittsburgh Mind-Body Center model and were analyzed with hierarchical multiple regression models. The results indicated that stroke caregivers exhibited comparable perceived physical health with general population but poorer perceived mental health. Severity of depressive symptoms (β = −0.37, P 
Source: Medicine - September 23, 2022 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Research Article: Observational Study Source Type: research

The downward referral experiences of stroke caregivers in the regional medical alliance in China: A phenomenological study
The downward referral platform in the regional medical alliance has provided more possibilities to follow-up rehabilitation and transitional care for increasing stroke survivors, which also has the most contributions in the rational use of resources and health promotion of stroke survivors. However the downward referral rate is low compared to upward referral. At present, no scholars have explored the downward referral experiences of medical demanders from the perspective of qualitative study, and these experiences may also most truly reflect the influencing factors of their unwillingness to downward referral. Therefore, t...
Source: Medicine - October 21, 2022 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Research Article: Observational Study Source Type: research

Scalp acupuncture for stroke: A protocol for an overview of systematic reviews and meta-analysis
Conclusions: We expect to organize evidence from multiple SRs on the effectiveness of SA for stroke recovery and synthesize the findings in an accessible and useful documentation.
Source: Medicine - November 4, 2022 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Research Article: Study Protocol Systematic Review Source Type: research