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Evidence for therapeutic interventions for hemiplegic shoulder pain during the chronic stage of stroke: a review.
CONCLUSIONS: Positive outcomes were noted with the use of corticosteroid injections and electrical stimulation and conflicting results were seen regarding the use of BTx-A. Overall, these targeted therapies provide benefit in the treatment of HSP in individuals who are more than 6 months post stroke. PMID: 23192716 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
Source: Topics in Stroke Rehabilitation - November 1, 2012 Category: Neurology Authors: Viana R, Pereira S, Mehta S, Miller T, Teasell R Tags: Top Stroke Rehabil Source Type: research

Focal Cerebral Arteriopathy Clinical Sciences
Conclusions—Corticosteroid treatment may provide additional benefit over AT for improved neurological outcome in childhood AIS because of focal cerebral arteriopathy. Larger prospective studies are warranted to further investigate these differences and understand mechanisms by which steroids modify outcome.
Source: Stroke - August 28, 2017 Category: Neurology Authors: Maȷa Steinlin, Sandra Bigi, Belinda Stoȷanovski, Jay Gaȷera, Maria Regenyi, Marwan El–Koussy, Mark T. Mackay Tags: Ischemic Stroke Original Contributions Source Type: research

European Stroke Organisation (ESO) guidelines for the management of spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage
ConclusionThese guidelines inform the management of ICH based on evidence for the effects of treatments in RCTs. Outcome after ICH remains poor, prioritizing further RCTs of interventions to improve outcome.
Source: International Journal of Stroke - August 1, 2014 Category: Neurology Authors: Thorsten Steiner, Rustam Al‐Shahi Salman, Ronnie Beer, Hanne Christensen, Charlotte Cordonnier, Laszlo Csiba, Michael Forsting, Sagi Harnof, Catharina J. M. Klijn, Derk Krieger, A. David Mendelow, Carlos Molina, Joan Montaner, Karsten Overgaard, Jesper Tags: Guidelines Source Type: research

Tocilizumab for Treating Takayasu's Arteritis and Associated Stroke: A Case Series and Updated Review of the Literature
Takayasu's arteritis (TA) is a rare inflammatory disease that can result in stroke. Treatment of patients with TA requires prolonged use of corticosteroids (CS). We assessed the effectiveness of tocilizumab (TCZ) in inducing disease remission and reducing CS doses in patients with TA.
Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - April 10, 2015 Category: Neurology Authors: Mohammed Osman, Derek Emery, Elaine Yacyshyn Source Type: research

Changing course of Multiple Sclerosis (MS) after stroke: Excessive disease activity in a MS patient after cerebral infarction (P1.122)
CONCLUSIONS: This is a rare case of MS exacerbation after stroke in a patient with long-standing MS. The clear temporal relation with an increase of MS disease activity after stroke suggests possible interactions. One explanation could be an opening of the blood brain barrier after stroke with influx of activated immune cells into the central nervous system and consecutive MS exacerbation.Disclosure: Dr. Poellmann has received personal compensation for activities with Pfizer Inc., Novartis, Biogen Idec, and Merck Serono. Dr. Starck has nothing to disclose. Dr. Kümpfel has received personal compensation for activities ...
Source: Neurology - April 8, 2015 Category: Neurology Authors: Poellmann, W., Starck, M., Kuempfel, T., Koehler, J. Tags: MS and CNS Inflammatory Diseases: Symptoms, Specific Symptomatic Treatment, Co-morbidities, and Costs Source Type: research

Differential effects of sympathetic nervous system and hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis on systemic immune cells after severe experimental stroke.
In conclusion, mediators of the SNS and the HPA axis differentially affect the systemic immune system after stroke. Moreover, our findings suggest a negative-feedback of corticosteroids on the sympathetic axis which may control the post-stroke stress-reaction. This complex interplay between the HPA and the SNS after stroke has to be considered when targeting the neurohormonal systems in the post acute phase of severe stroke. PMID: 24886966 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Brain, Behavior, and Immunity - May 30, 2014 Category: Neurology Authors: Mracsko E, Liesz A, Karcher S, Zorn M, Bari F, Veltkamp R Tags: Brain Behav Immun Source Type: research

Aggressive Medical Care in Young Chinese Patients with Ischemic Stroke of Undetermined Etiology: A Retrospective Study
This study aimed to investigate the clinical and angiographic characteristics of ischemic stroke of undetermined etiology in young Chinese adults and to observe the effects of medication on their long-term outcomes. Methods: A total of 179 consecutive young patients with ischemic stroke of undetermined etiology were retrospectively analyzed for clinical and angiographic characteristics, laboratory tests, the choice of drug treatment, and follow-up outcomes. Any predictive power for recurrent stroke and new lesions or aggravated stenosis was analyzed. Results: 170 patients were clinically followed up for a median of 25 mont...
Source: Interventional Neurology - December 8, 2014 Category: Neurology Source Type: research

Neutrophils/Lymphocytes Ratio and Platelets/Lymphocytes Ratio and Its Relationship with Severity and Functional Prognosis in Patients with Acute Ischemic Stroke (P5.235)
CONCLUSIONS N/L ratio and P/L ratio at hospital admission have a positive correlation with the severity and functional prognosis of patients with Acute Ischemic Stroke. Due to its simple determination, affordable and safe, they could become severity and functional prognostic parameters in the initial evaluation of patients with Acute Ischemic Stroke in the future.Disclosure: Dr. Perez has nothing to disclose. Dr. Casas has nothing to disclose. Dr. Tourreilles has nothing to disclose. Dr. Gonzalez has nothing to disclose. Dr. Gimenez has nothing to disclose. Dr. Cabrera has nothing to disclose. Dr. Mattiazzi has nothing to disclose.
Source: Neurology - April 3, 2016 Category: Neurology Authors: Perez, A., Casas, S., Tourreilles, M., Gonzalez, C., Gimenez, J., Cabrera, L., Mattiazzi, M. Tags: Cerebrovascular Disease: Biomarkers Source Type: research

Steroid responsive encephalopathy associated with autoimmune thyroiditis (SREAT) with stroke like symptoms. A case report. (P5.104)
Conclusion: Clinicians should consider SREAT in the differential diagnosis of patients presenting with stroke like symptoms/vasculitis especially if investigations fail to establish a diagnosis.Disclosure: Dr. Javalkar has nothing to disclose. Dr. Abbas has nothing to disclose. Dr. Harris has nothing to disclose.
Source: Neurology - April 8, 2015 Category: Neurology Authors: Javalkar, V., Abbas, S., Harris, M. Tags: Edema, Encephalopathy, and Encephalitis Source Type: research

Acute bacterial meningitis and stroke.
Abstract INTRODUCTION: Acute bacterial meningitis remains a common disease, especially in developing countries. Although advances over the last century have improved mortality and morbidity, the neurological adverse effects remain high. Specifically, acute ischaemic stroke is a serious comorbidity that represents both disease severity and poor prognosis. This review presents the clinical connection between meningitis and stroke, and discusses the neuroinflammatory components that have direct ties between these diseases. STATE OF THE ART: Ischaemic stroke is the direct result of the inflammatory response produ...
Source: Neurologia i Neurochirurgia Polska - August 22, 2019 Category: Neurology Authors: Siegel J Tags: Neurol Neurochir Pol Source Type: research

Neurotoxocariasis, a treatable infectious etiology of Stroke (P3.318)
Conclusions:Toxocara infection is an uncommon but treatable etiology of stroke, and should be particularly considered in patients with eosinophilia, positive serology, myocarditis and embolic strokes.Disclosure: Dr. Garcia Monco has nothing to disclose. Dr. Azkune Calle has nothing to disclose. Dr. Ruisanchez nieva has nothing to disclose. Dr. Anguizola Tamayo has nothing to disclose. Dr. Pardina Vilella has nothing to disclose. Dr. Bocos Portillo has nothing to disclose. Dr. Gomez-Beldarrain has nothing to disclose.
Source: Neurology - April 17, 2017 Category: Neurology Authors: Monco, J. G., Calle, I. A., nieva, A. R., Tamayo, D. A., Vilella, L. P., Portillo, J. B., Gomez-Beldarrain, M. Tags: Fungal and Parasitic Disease of the Nervous System Source Type: research

Stroke and temporal arteritis: A study of 6 cases
ConclusionsStroke caused by giant cell arteritis is a serious and potentially severe condition which requires a high level of suspicion and early treatment with corticosteroids. New diagnostic techniques contribute to refining patient assessment and identifying the optimal treatment. Endovascular treatment may be a valid therapeutic option in selected patients.ResumenIntroducciónAunque la asociación de arteritis de la temporal e ictus isquémico no es frecuente, su diagnóstico y su manejo posterior plantean serias dificultades, requiriendo un alto índice de sospecha.MétodosAnalizamos una serie de 6 pacientes con arter...
Source: Neurologia - April 13, 2019 Category: Neurology Source Type: research

Report of cold agglutinins in a patient with acute ischemic stroke
Conclusion: We report here the first case of cerebral infarction probably due to the cold agglutinin disease. The underlying mechanism of cold agglutinins in the pathogenesis of acute ischemic stroke needs to be investigated further.
Source: BMC Neurology - October 30, 2015 Category: Neurology Authors: Haiqiang JinWei SunYongan SunYining HuangYunchuang Sun Source Type: research

Stroke-like migraine attacks after radiation therapy (SMART) syndrome —a case series and review
ConclusionOur extensive review favors MRI, CT, and prolonged EEG monitoring to rule out other differentials and showed that initiation of corticosteroid therapy and antiepileptic treatment were helpful in the resolution of symptoms and prevent recurrences. Therefore, future studies should be focused on early identification and management guidelines for SMART syndrome.
Source: Neurological Sciences - July 12, 2020 Category: Neurology Source Type: research

Delayed Recurrent Stroke in a Young Patient with Acute Posterior Multifocal Placoid Pigment Epitheliopathy
We report a 15-year-old patient who had bilateral APMPPE, which was successfully treated with corticosteroids. One year later he presented with transient dysarthria and right hemiparesis. Brain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) showed bilateral ischemic lesions in both lenticular nuclei and corona radiata. Brain MRI performed 3 months later revealed a new asymptomatic ischemic lesion. Cerebral angiography showed diffuse multifocal segmental vessel narrowing. The cerebrospinal fluid showed mononuclear pleocytosis in keeping with vasculitis. We started corticosteroid treatment, which lasted 10 months. Currently, after 2 years...
Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - November 26, 2012 Category: Neurology Authors: José Manuel Matamala, Walter Feuerhake, Renato Verdugo Tags: Case Reports Source Type: research