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Information provision for stroke survivors and their carers
CONCLUSIONS: Active information provision may improve stroke-survivor knowledge and quality of life, and may reduce anxiety and depression. However, the reductions in anxiety and depression scores were small and may not be important. In contrast, providing information passively may slightly worsen stroke-survivor anxiety and depression scores, although again the importance of this is unclear. Evidence relating to carers and to other outcomes of passive information provision is generally very uncertain. Although the best way to provide information is still unclear, the evidence is better for strategies that actively involve...
Source: Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews - November 23, 2021 Category: General Medicine Authors: Thomas F Crocker Lesley Brown Natalie Lam Faye Wray Peter Knapp Anne Forster Source Type: research

Antiepileptic drugs for the primary and secondary prevention of seizures after stroke
CONCLUSIONS: There is insufficient evidence to support the routine use of AEDs on the primary and secondary prevention of seizures after stroke. Further well-conducted studies are warranted for this important clinical problem.PMID:35129214 | DOI:10.1002/14651858.CD005398.pub4
Source: Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews - February 7, 2022 Category: General Medicine Authors: Richard S Chang William Cy Leung Michael Vassallo Lucy Sykes Emma Battersby Wood Joseph Kwan Source Type: research

The effect of statins on National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NiHSS) in Ischemic stroke.
Conclusion. According to the findings of this research, taking statins before the onset of stroke and immediately after it showed no significant difference in the level of following dysfunction, measured with NIHSS, and further studies are necessary. PMID: 28316706 [PubMed]
Source: Journal of Medicine and Life - March 23, 2017 Category: Journals (General) Tags: J Med Life Source Type: research

Incidence of Stroke and Ischemic Stroke Subtypes: A Community-Based Study in Brno, Czech Republic
Conclusions: The stroke incidence is lower than that previously reported for the CR and Eastern Europe probably reflecting socioeconomic changes in post-communistic countries in the region. These findings could contribute to stroke prevention strategies and influence health policies.Cerebrovasc Dis
Source: Cerebrovascular Diseases - December 10, 2020 Category: Neurology Source Type: research

Cholesterol buildup in brain presents new target to reduce dementia risk from stroke
University of Arizona Health Sciences researchers suggest the risk of developing dementia after a stroke might be reduced by a drug that could help immune cells process the cholesterol-rich debris generated by a stroke. Today University of Arizona Health SciencesHealthBIO5College of Medicine - TucsonCollege of PharmacyExploration Media contact(s)Anna Christensen University of Arizona Health Sciencesachristensen@arizona.edu520-626-7383University of Arizona Health Sciences researchers discovered a potential treatment to reduce the risk of post-stroke dementia, which may be influenced by the immune response to dead bra...
Source: The University of Arizona: Health - January 19, 2022 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: mittank Source Type: research

Mental practice for treating upper extremity deficits in individuals with hemiparesis after stroke.
CONCLUSIONS: Moderate-certainty evidence shows that MP in addition to other treatment versus the other treatment appears to be beneficial in improving upper extremity activity. Moderate-certainty evidence also shows that MP in addition to other treatment versus the other treatment appears to be beneficial in improving upper extremity impairment after stroke. Low-certainty evidence suggests that ADLs may not be improved with MP in addition to other treatment versus the other treatment. Low-certainty evidence also suggests that MP versus conventional treatment may not improve upper extremity impairment. Further study is requ...
Source: Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews - May 24, 2020 Category: General Medicine Authors: Barclay RE, Stevenson TJ, Poluha W, Semenko B, Schubert J Tags: Cochrane Database Syst Rev Source Type: research

Stroke Epidemiology in Oceania: A Review
Conclusions: Stroke is a major healthcare problem in Oceania. Variations in stroke epidemiology are found between countries in Oceania. Data are lacking in some; more research into the burden of stroke in Oceania is needed. With the expected increase in life expectancy and vascular risk factors, the burden of stroke in Oceania will likely rise. Some of the disparities in stroke burden may be addressed by great investment in healthcare.Neuroepidemiology
Source: Neuroepidemiology - February 18, 2021 Category: Epidemiology Source Type: research

Stroke in Children with Human Immunodeficiency Virus in Botswana: A Report of Six Cases (P4.303)
CONCLUSIONS: The risk of stroke appears to be increased in children with HIV, though further controlled studies are necessary to further investigate this. Etiologies for stroke in children with HIV includes HIV vasculopathy, HIV cardiomyopathy, and opportunistic infections. Evaluation should include head imaging with vascular imaging, MRI with MRA if possible, and CT. The utility of lumbar puncture and hypercoaguability workup in this population needs to be investigated further. Given the difficulties of monitoring anticoagulation in this setting, low dose aspirin is a reasonable first line treatment.Disclosure: Dr. Khuran...
Source: Neurology - April 9, 2014 Category: Neurology Authors: Khurana, E., Bearden, D. Tags: NeuroAIDS Source Type: research

Added Benefit of Stent Retriever Technology for Acute Ischemic Stroke: A Pooled Analysis of the NINDS tPA, SWIFT, and STAR Trials
CONCLUSION: Patients with acute ischemic stroke who received IV tPA or revascularization therapies had a higher likelihood of achieving independence at 3 months. Stent retriever technology combined with tPA was associated with the greatest benefit compared with placebo, tPA alone, or endovascular therapy alone. ABBREVIATIONS: ASPECTS, the Alberta Stroke Program Early CT score ESCAPE, The Endovascular Treatment for Small Core and Proximal Occlusion Ischemic Stroke iScore, ischemic stroke risk score IV, intravenous MR CLEAN, Multicenter Randomized Clinical trial of Endovascular treatment for Acute ischemic stroke in the Neth...
Source: Neurosurgery - August 18, 2015 Category: Neurosurgery Tags: Research-Human-Clinical Studies: Editor's Choice Source Type: research

Management Protocols and Encountered Complications among Stroke Patients Admitted to Stroke Unit of Jimma University Medical Center, Southwest Ethiopia: Prospective Observational study
ConclusionBoth neurologic and medical complications were common in majority of stroke patients. But the management protocol for stroke patients was sub-optimal and lagging behind the recommended guidelines due to lack of skilled personnel, appropriate treatment and diagnostic agents. The clinical team involved in the care of stroke patients should make preparations to take preventive measures that will save a lot of lives.
Source: Annals of Medicine and Surgery - November 15, 2019 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research

Prevalence of stroke survivors in Parakou in northern Benin: A door-to-door community survey.
CONCLUSION: Our study showed a high prevalence of stroke in Titirou and suggested urgent action for prevention. PMID: 32303341 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Revue Neurologique - April 20, 2020 Category: Neurology Tags: Rev Neurol (Paris) Source Type: research

Lifestyle and quality of life in working-age people after stroke.
LIFESTYLE AND QUALITY OF LIFE IN WORKING-AGE PEOPLE AFTER STROKE. Acta Clin Croat. 2020 Mar;59(1):30-36 Authors: Kowalczyk B, Zawadzka B Abstract Recommendations for changing one's lifestyle in the aspect of factors that increase the risk of another stroke are often included in the plan of caring for patients after stroke. The style of life is connected to the quality of life and can be formed not only by socialization but also by conscious work on its health-promoting aspect. Lifestyle is a unique configuration of everyday behavior depending mostly on the quality of life available. The aim of the rese...
Source: Acta Clinica Croatica - July 31, 2020 Category: General Medicine Tags: Acta Clin Croat Source Type: research

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