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The negative impact of spasticity on the health-related quality of life of stroke survivors: a longitudinal cohort study
Background: Spasticity often leads to symptomatic and functional problems that can cause disability for stroke survivors. We studied whether spasticity has a negative impact on health-related quality of life (HRQoL). Methods: As part of the Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Stroke Study (NCT00642213), 460 ischemic stroke patients were interviewed during hospitalization and then followed over time. HRQoL was measured by the Physical Component Summary (PCS) and Mental Component Summary (MCS) scores of the Short Form-12 (SF-12), EuroQol-5 dimension (EQ-5D), and Stroke-Specific Quality of Life (SSQOL) instruments, with lowe...
Source: Health and Quality of Life Outcomes - September 29, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Patrick GillardHeidi SucharewDawn KleindorferSamir BelagajeSepideh VaronKathleen AlwellCharles MoomawDaniel WooPooja KhatriMatthew FlahertyOpeolu AdeoyeSimona FerioliBrett Kissela Source Type: research

Heavy cannabis users at elevated risk of stroke: evidence from a general population survey.
CONCLUSIONS: Heavy cannabis users in the general community have a higher rate of non-fatal stroke or transient ischemic attack than non-cannabis users. PMID: 26558539 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health - November 11, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Hemachandra D, McKetin R, Cherbuin N, Anstey KJ Tags: Aust N Z J Public Health Source Type: research

Dairy Consumption and Risk of Stroke: A Case‑control Study
Conclusions: We found a significant positive association between high‑fat dairy consumption and risk of stroke. Further prospective studies are required to confirm this finding.Keywords: Dairy intake, diet, food frequency questionnaire, stroke
Source: International Journal of Preventive Medicine - January 17, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: research

Race/ethnic Differences in Post-stroke Depression (PSD): Findings from the Stroke Warning Information and Faster Treatment (SWIFT) Study.
CONCLUSIONS: Hispanic stroke patients had half the odds of PSD in early period compared with Whites, but no difference was found in the later period. Further studies comparing trajectories of PSD between race/ethnic groups may further our understanding of race/ethnic disparities in PSD and help identify effective interventions. PMID: 26843790 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Ethnicity and Disease - February 6, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Ethn Dis Source Type: research

Stroke Knowledge in African Americans: A Narrative Review.
CONCLUSIONS: Racial disparities may exist for specific domains of stroke knowledge. Future studies should explore specific gaps in knowledge to be addressed in stroke prevention interventions for African Americans. Standardization of methods is needed to aid comparisons across populations. The relationship between stroke knowledge and clinical outcomes also needs to be evaluated. PMID: 27103777 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Ethnicity and Disease - April 24, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Ethn Dis Source Type: research

Carotenoids as Potential Antioxidant Agents in Stroke Prevention: A Systematic Review
Stroke and other cerebrovascular diseases are among the most common causes of death worldwide. Prevention of modifable risk factors is a cost ‑effective approach to decrease the risk of stroke. Oxidative stress is regarded as the major flexible operative agent in ischemic brain damage. This review presents recent scientifc advances in understanding the role of carotenoids as antioxidants in lowering stroke risk based on observational s tudies. We searched Medline using the following terms: (Carotenoids [MeSH] OR Carotenes [tiab] OR Carotene [tiab] OR“lycopene [Supplementary Concept]” [MeSH] OR lycopene [tiab...
Source: International Journal of Preventive Medicine - September 16, 2017 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Long working hours and stroke among employees in the general workforce of Denmark.
CONCLUSIONS: Our analysis does not support the hypothesis that long working hours are associated with increased rates of overall stroke. It suggests, however, that long working hours might be associated with increased rates of haemorrhagic stroke. PMID: 29251227 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Scandinavian Journal of Public Health - December 1, 2017 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Hannerz H, Albertsen K, Burr H, Nielsen ML, Garde AH, Larsen AD, Pejtersen JH Tags: Scand J Public Health Source Type: research

Adiposity and risk of ischaemic and haemorrhagic stroke in 0 ·5 million Chinese men and women: a prospective cohort study
Publication date: June 2018 Source:The Lancet Global Health, Volume 6, Issue 6 Author(s): Zhengming Chen, Andri Iona, Sarah Parish, Yiping Chen, Yu Guo, Fiona Bragg, Ling Yang, Zheng Bian, Michael V Holmes, Sarah Lewington, Ben Lacey, Ruqin Gao, Fang Liu, Zengzhi Zhang, Junshi Chen, Robin G Walters, Rory Collins, Robert Clarke, Richard Peto, Liming Li Background China has high stroke rates despite the population being relatively lean. Uncertainty persists about the relevance of adiposity to risk of stroke types. We aimed to assess the associations of adiposity with incidence of stroke types and effect mediation by blood p...
Source: The Lancet Global Health - May 15, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Prevent 2nd Stroke: a pilot study of an online secondary prevention program for stroke survivors.
CONCLUSIONS: The results indicated that online programs are an acceptable way to address these health outcomes. Implications to public health: Further research is needed to assess the effectiveness of these interventions using powered trials. PMID: 29888829 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health - June 11, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Denham AMJ, Halpin S, Twyman L, Guillaumier A, Bonevski B Tags: Aust N Z J Public Health Source Type: research

Adiposity and risk of ischaemic and haemorrhagic stroke in 0·5 million Chinese men and women: a prospective cohort study
Publication date: June 2018Source: The Lancet Global Health, Volume 6, Issue 6Author(s): Zhengming Chen, Andri Iona, Sarah Parish, Yiping Chen, Yu Guo, Fiona Bragg, Ling Yang, Zheng Bian, Michael V Holmes, Sarah Lewington, Ben Lacey, Ruqin Gao, Fang Liu, Zengzhi Zhang, Junshi Chen, Robin G Walters, Rory Collins, Robert Clarke, Richard Peto, Liming LiSummaryBackgroundChina has high stroke rates despite the population being relatively lean. Uncertainty persists about the relevance of adiposity to risk of stroke types. We aimed to assess the associations of adiposity with incidence of stroke types and effect mediation by bloo...
Source: The Lancet Global Health - July 5, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

When Time Is Critical: How Involving Frontline Health Workers Can Improve Stroke Survival Rates
By Carmen Graffagnino, Neurologist, Duke Hospital ; Nilima Mehta , Philanthropy program manager, Medtronic Foundation ; Anne Katharine Wales, Senior philanthropy portfolio lead, Medtronic FoundationApril 09, 2019Here are three ways to change a system of acute care.April 10 started as an ordinary day for Sarah. But while eating breakfast, her husband noticed that her face had started to droop and she was unable to find her words. Immediately he called 911.Within 10 minutes, the ambulance arrived with emergency medical services (EMS), a segment of the local health system that recently became partners in a new regional ...
Source: IntraHealth International - April 9, 2019 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: mnathe Tags: Noncommunicable Diseases Education & Performance Private-Sector Approaches SwitchPoint Health Workforce Systems USA Source Type: news

Etiologic workup in cases of cryptogenic stroke: protocol for a systematic review and comparison of international clinical practice guidelines
DiscussionTo our knowledge, this will be the first review to systematically compare recommendations of international CPGs on investigating the aetiology of ischaemic stroke. The findings will allow for a better understanding of international perspectives on the optimum level of investigations required following a stroke and thus contribute to achieving greater international consensus on best practice in this important and complex area.Systematic review registrationPROSPEROCRD42019127822.
Source: Systematic Reviews - December 16, 2019 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Risk of Stroke With E-Cigarette and Combustible Cigarette Use in Young Adults
ConclusionsSole e-cigarette use is not associated with greater odds of stroke in young adults. However, if young adults have former or current combustible cigarette use, odds of stroke are significantly increased even compared with current sole combustible cigarette use. Switching from combustible cigarettes to e-cigarettes does not confer stroke benefits.
Source: American Journal of Preventive Medicine - January 8, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Cognitive rehabilitation interventions after stroke: protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
DiscussionThis systematic review for patients with post-stroke cognitive impairment will assess the efficacy of cognitive rehabilitation interventions. And our results will help clinical decision-making and support the development of clinical practice guidelines.Trial registrationSystematic review registration: PROSPEROCRD42020173988
Source: Systematic Reviews - March 4, 2021 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research