Case report details treatment of ANCA-associated vasculitis with Evans syndrome and cerebral infarction in a 72-year-old woman
Treatment stabilized some symptoms but not others in a single patient case
This case report describes a 72-year-old female with ANCA-associated vasculitis, Evans syndrome, and cerebral infarction treated with cortic…
A 72-year-old woman with complex blood vessel disease saw some health markers improve while others remained poor after specific treatments.
Evidence summary on glycemic variability management in ICU patients with cerebral infarction
ICU Guidelines Suggest Managing Blood Sugar Swings During Feeding
This evidence summary synthesizes 18 documents on glycemic variability management during enteral nutrition for adult ICU patients with cereb…
Guidelines advise managing blood sugar swings in ICU patients receiving tube feeding, noting that individual adjustments depend on local res…
Retrospective study of endovascular treatment for sICAS shows no significant difference in 30-day stroke or death between early and delayed groups
Timing of treatment did not change stroke risk for patients with brain vessel blockages
This retrospective single-center study analyzed 174 consecutive patients with symptomatic intracranial atherosclerotic stenosis undergoing i…
For people with blocked brain vessels, getting endovascular treatment early versus later did not significantly lower the risk of stroke or d…
First-line suction aspiration versus combination technique for acute cerebral infarction in a multicenter trial
Imagine waking up unable to move one side of your body. This sudden loss of control is a stroke. Every minute counts when a blood vessel in the brain is blocked. Doctors race to open the vessel and save brain tissue. Time is the most important factor in recovery
This prospective, randomized, multicenter, noninferiority, open-label trial enrolled 1136 patients with acute cerebral infarction amenable t…
Strokes are a leading cause of disability worldwide.
Higher CRP and D-dimer levels associated with cerebral infarction in children with Mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia
High Fever Warning: Two Blood Tests Spot Stroke Risk in Kids
This retrospective cohort study included 2,947 children diagnosed with Mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia.
Two simple blood tests can spot stroke risk in kids with pneumonia before brain damage happens, helping doctors catch rare cases early.
Cerebral infarction common in tuberculous meningitis and linked to disease severity and arterial occlusion
Could blood thinners or specific treatments make brain strokes worse in severe meningitis?
This secondary analysis of the ACT-TBM randomized trial examined 226 patients with tuberculous meningitis at two tertiary centers in India.
Patients with tuberculous meningitis and blocked arteries were much more likely to develop strokes, especially if they received modified tub…
Research across Stroke
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Traditional Chinese medicine may activate Wnt/beta-catenin signaling pathways in cerebral ischemia and reperfusion injury
Traditional Chinese Medicine Shows Potential for Ischemic Stroke Recovery
This systematic review examines the mechanisms of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) in treating ischemic stroke and cerebral ischemia/reper…
New research explores how traditional Chinese medicine components may protect brain cells and support recovery after an ischemic stroke.
Association of MTHFR C677T Polymorphism with Risk of Lacunar Infarction
Genetic variation linked to increased risk of lacunar infarction
A meta-analysis suggests the MTHFR C677T polymorphism is linked to increased lacunar infarction risk, though evidence certainty remains very…
A large review suggests a specific genetic marker may be linked to an increased risk of small strokes in certain patients.
Ligustilide shows neuroprotective effects across multiple CNS disorders in preclinical models
Ligustilide Shows Potential for Treating Various Brain Disorders
This systematic review of 55 original studies evaluates the neuroprotective potential of ligustilide (LIG) in various neurological condition…
Early research on the compound ligustilide shows potential to protect brain cells from damage caused by stroke, dementia, and other neurolog…
Atractylenolide III shows neuroprotective effects in preclinical CNS disorder models
Atractylenolide III shows promise for brain and nerve injuries in lab models
This narrative review summarizes preclinical evidence that Atractylenolide III exerts neuroprotective effects in models of cognitive impairm…
Atractylenolide III looks like a helpful option for brain and nerve damage in early lab tests, though human trials are needed.
Review synthesizes neuroprotective potential of TCM metabolites using zebrafish models for neurological conditions
Traditional Chinese medicine metabolites protect brain cells from damage
This review examines the utility of Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) metabolites for neurological conditions including Alzheimer's disease…
A review shows Traditional Chinese medicine metabolites protect brain cells through anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidative stress actions, off…
Meta-analysis of preclinical studies suggests ligustrazine improves outcomes in cerebral ischemia-reperfusion injury
New data shows Ligustrazine helps brain recovery after stroke-like events in animals
This meta-analysis of preclinical animal studies evaluated ligustrazine for cerebral ischemia-reperfusion injury. Pooled results from 381 an…
New research suggests a specific plant compound could help the brain recover after blood flow is restored following a blockage
Review of SPMs for stroke notes promising neuroprotective effects with delivery limitations
Your Brain's Natural Healing Helpers Could Change Stroke Recovery
This review examines the role of exogenous administration of SPMs or their stable analogs in cerebral ischemia-reperfusion and stroke. The a…
After stroke, the brain's own healing chemicals might prevent lasting damage, but human trials haven't started yet.
Non-immersive virtual reality for upper limb motor function after chronic stroke
New Virtual Reality Training Helps Stroke Patients Regain Arm Movement
This randomized controlled trial in 26 patients with chronic middle cerebral artery stroke compared non-immersive virtual reality to convent…
A new virtual reality tool helps stroke patients regain arm movement skills in a way that standard therapy alone cannot match.
Narrative review discusses ischemia-reperfusion injury mechanisms and future therapeutic strategies
Heart and Brain Damage After Blood Flow Loss May Be Linked by Shared Cell Death Pathways
This narrative review addresses myocardial and cerebral ischemia-reperfusion injury.
This research reveals how heart and brain cells may die together through linked pathways, opening new doors for treatments that protect both…
Narrative review examines resveratrol in Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, MS, and cerebral ischemia with noted limitations
This Common Food Compound May Shield Your Brain From Damage
This narrative review evaluates resveratrol across Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, and cerebral ischemia.
A natural compound found in berries shows promise for protecting brain cells, but human proof is still missing.
VerifyNow-guided antiplatelet modification linked to lower stroke recurrence in atherothrombotic or lacunar infarction
Testing Blood Saves Stroke Patients From Recurrence
A retrospective observational study of 243 patients with atherothrombotic or lacunar infarction found that VerifyNow-guided antiplatelet the…
Doctors who adjusted blood thinner choices based on a simple blood test saw far fewer repeat strokes in patients with prior clots.
Review synthesizes electroacupuncture effects on cerebral ischemia-reperfusion injury mechanisms
Could electroacupuncture protect the brain from injury, and what does the current review tell us?
This narrative review examines the role of electroacupuncture in addressing cerebral ischemia-reperfusion injury.
Electroacupuncture may shield the brain from stroke-related damage by reducing inflammation and protecting cells, though real-world safety a…
Questions about cerebral infarction
Does arterial occlusion link cerebral infarction to disease severity in tuberculous meningitis?
Yes, arterial occlusion is a key mechanism linking cerebral infarction to disease severity in tuberculous meningitis, as shown by a secondary analysis of the ACT-TBM trial.
Full answer →Is cerebral infarction common in children with tuberculous meningitis and severe disease?
Yes, cerebral infarction is common in children with tuberculous meningitis, especially in severe disease, with rates up to 50% in some studies.
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