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Efficacy of cognitive behavior language therapy for aphasia following stroke: Implications for language education research
Conclusion: Based on the findings of the study, language educators, speech and language pathologists and therapists in education institutions, hospitals, and rehabilitation centers should adopt the principles of CBLT used in the current study to help them improve communication ability among aphasia stroke patients.
Source: Medicine - May 1, 2019 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Research Article: Clinical Trial/Experimental Study Source Type: research

Carotid plaque magnetic resonance imaging and recurrent stroke risk: A protocol for systematic review and meta-analysis
Conclusion: The systematic review will provide evidence to assess the association between features of carotid plaque and ipsilateral recurrent stroke or ischemic events. PROSPERO registration number: PROSPERO CRD42019124043.
Source: Medicine - May 1, 2019 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Research Article: Study Protocol Systematic Review Source Type: research

Gait turning patterns in chronic ischemic stroke males and its relationship to recovery: A cross-sectional study
Discussion: The presence of flexor synergy would significantly affect turning time, this would then correlate to the disability of shifting body's center of gravity, as a part of the Stroke core set of International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health (ICF).Therefore, stroke patients need to have early ambulatory training regarding pivoting motion rather than solely focusing on straight walking. Instead of hemiparetic side, it is possible that overall turning time is affected by coordination and orientation capability, signifying the importance of cortical plasticity.
Source: Medicine - September 1, 2019 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Research Article: Clinical Trial/Experimental Study Source Type: research

Effect of social support and health education on depression scale scores of chronic stroke patients
The objective of this study was to explore the effect of social support on depression in chronic stroke patients and the relationship between demographic and disease characteristics. Total samples were randomly divided into an intervention group (n = 31) and a control group (n = 31). Sixteen social support interventions were performed over 8 weeks. Social support programs were implemented 2 times a week. Depressive symptoms were assessed at the second week, 4th week, 8th week, and 4 weeks after the end of the study using the 10-item Center for the Epidemiological Studies of Depression Short Form (CES-D10). There wa...
Source: Medicine - November 1, 2019 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Research Article: Observational Study Source Type: research

d-dimer and diffusion-weighted imaging pattern as two diagnostic indicators for cancer-related stroke: A case–control study based on the STROBE guidelines
The aim of this study was to evaluate the risk factors and elucidate the clinical characteristics of cancer-associated ischemic stroke to differentiate it from conventional ischemic stroke in China and East Asia. Between June 2012 and June 2016, a retrospective analysis was performed on 609 stroke patients with cancer. They were divided into 3 groups: cancer-stroke group (CSG, 203 cases), stroke group (SG, 203 cases), and cancer group (CG, 203 cases). The d-dimer levels and diffusion-weighted imaging lesion (DWI) pattern were compared to an age- and sex-matched control group. The most common cancer types were colorectal ca...
Source: Medicine - January 1, 2020 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Research Article: Observational Study Source Type: research

Comparative efficacy of nonpharmaceutical therapy in the treatment of dysphagia after stroke: A protocol for systematic review
Conclusion: This systematic review will provide evidence to assess the validity and safety of applying different types of nonpharmacological treatments for post-stroke dysphagia, which may provide clinicians with more choices in the treatment of this disease. PROSPERO registration number: CRD42019119368.
Source: Medicine - February 1, 2020 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Research Article: Study Protocol Systematic Review Source Type: research

Visinin-like protein-1 level is associated with short-term functional outcome of acute ischemic stroke: A prospective cohort study
Stroke is a serious disease that can lead to disability and death in adults, and the prediction of functional outcome is important in the management of acute ischemic stroke (AIS). Blood biomarker is a promising technique, for the measurement is fast, cheap and convenient. Visinin-like protein-1 (VILIP-1) is a classic stroke biomarker, thus we tried to investigate the predictive value of VILIP-1 for early functional outcomes of AIS. A total of 70 AIS patients were enrolled in our study. Venous blood samples of all patients were taken at day 3 after admission to the stroke unit, and levels of serum VILIP-1 were analyzed by...
Source: Medicine - February 1, 2020 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Research Article: Observational Study Source Type: research

Association between interleukin-10-819T/C polymorphism and risk of ischemic stroke: A meta-analysis
Conclusions: In conclusion, the results suggest that the IL-10-819T/C polymorphism is not associated with ischemic stroke risk. Larger scale studies are needed for confirmation.
Source: Medicine - May 1, 2020 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Research Article: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Source Type: research

Treatment of dysphagia after stroke with acupuncture and related therapies: A protocol for systematic review and network meta-analysis
Conclusion: The results of this study will provide references for evaluating the influence of acupuncture and related therapies for dysphagia after stroke, and provide decision-making references for clinical research. Ethics and dissemination: This study did not require ethical approval. We will disseminate our findings by publishing results in a peer-reviewed journal. OSF registration number: DOI 10.17605/OSF.IO/TAHND.
Source: Medicine - August 21, 2020 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Research Article: Study Protocol Systematic Review Source Type: research

Adipose tissue derived stromal vascular fraction as an adjuvant therapy in stroke rehabilitation: Case reports
Introduction: Stroke often causes residual hemiparesis, and upper extremity motor impairment is usually more disabling than lower extremity in those who are suffering from post-stroke hemiparesis. Cell therapy is one of the promising therapies to reduce post-stroke disability. Patient concerns: Three male participants were included in the study to investigate the feasibility and tolerability of autologous adipose tissue derived stromal vascular fraction. Diagnosis: All participants had hemiparesis after 1st-ever stroke longer than 6 months previously. Interventions: Under general anesthesia, liposuction of abdom...
Source: Medicine - August 21, 2020 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Research Article: Clinical Case Report Source Type: research

Observation for the effect of rTMS combined with magnetic stimulation at Neiguan (PC6) and Sanyinjiao (SP6) points on limb function after stroke: A study protocol
Conclusion: The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of repetitive magnetic stimulation of M1 region combined with magnetic stimulation of Neiguan and Sanyinjiao points on limb function after stroke. Through this study, we expect to explore a new scheme for the treatment of poststroke dyskinesia, and prove that compared with rTMS and acupuncture alone, the closed-loop rehabilitation theory based on “center peripheral center” can be more efficient and safe in the treatment of poststroke limb dysfunction. Trial Registration: The trial was registered in China clinical trial registry (http://www.chictr.or...
Source: Medicine - September 18, 2020 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Research Article: Study Protocol Clinical Trial Source Type: research

Association between dynamic obesity and mortality in patients with first-ever ischemic stroke: A hospital-based prospective study
Although obesity is an established risk factor of primary stroke, the association between obesity and post-stroke mortality remains unclear. The aim of this study was to investigate the association between dynamic obesity status and mortality in survivors of their first stroke in China. Of 775 patients with first-ever ischemic stroke included in a longitudinal study, 754 patients were included in this study and categorized into 4 categories of body mass index (BMI) (underweight, normal weight, overweight, and obese) and 2 categories of waist circumference (WC) (normal WC and abdominal obesity) according to standard Chines...
Source: Medicine - September 18, 2020 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Research Article: Observational Study Source Type: research

Nomogram to predict risk for early ischemic stroke by non-invasive method
Stroke is the acute onset of neurological deficits and is associated with high morbidity, mortality, and disease burden. In the present study, we aimed to develop a scientific, nomogram for non-invasive predicting risk for early ischemic stroke, in order to improve stroke prevention efforts among high-risk groups. Data were obtained from a total of 2151 patients with early ischemic stroke from October 2017 to September 2018 and from 1527 healthy controls. Risk factors were examined using logistic regression analyses. Nomogram and receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves were drawn, cutoff values were established. Sig...
Source: Medicine - September 25, 2020 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Research Article: Observational Study Source Type: research

Decreased stroke risk with combined traditional Chinese and western medicine in patients with ischemic heart disease: A real-world evidence
Both ischemic heart disease (IHD) and stroke are major causes of death worldwide. We investigated the effects of combined Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and western medicine (WM) on stroke risk in IHD patients. Taiwanese patients with IHD were enrolled in the TCM study during their outpatient visit. Stroke events after TCM or non-TCM treatment were examined. Chi-square tests and Student t-tests were used to examine differences between patients using and not using TCM. The Cox proportional hazards regression model was used to estimate hazard ratios (HRs). Sex, age, and comorbidities were included in a multivariable Cox...
Source: Medicine - October 16, 2020 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Research Article: Observational Study Source Type: research

Bilateral vertebral artery dissection complicated by posterior circulation stroke in a young man: A case report
Conclusion: VAD should be taken into consideration in differential diagnosis of posterior circulation stroke or transient ischemic attack in young patients. Intravenous thrombolytic therapy may be safe and effective for stroke-complicated cases. This case report demonstrates that expanded diagnostic protocol for acute ischemic stroke assures rapid and correct diagnosis.
Source: Medicine - October 29, 2020 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Research Article: Clinical Case Report Source Type: research