Research across Stroke
Related studies from across the Stroke family.
Evaluating the Clinical Utility of Periprocedural Flat-Panel Computed Tomography in Acute Stroke
New imaging data helps doctors monitor stroke treatment safety
Meta-analysis of 4,139 patients shows periprocedural FPCT identifies critical markers like intraparenchymal hyperattenuations to guide intra…
New data shows how specific imaging signs during stroke procedures can help doctors identify risks like bleeding and track blood flow more a…
Navigated rTMS yields modest motor and disability gains in subacute and chronic stroke
Navigated Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Shows Promise for Stroke Recovery
This meta-analysis of 606 subacute and chronic stroke patients found that navigated repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) was …
Navigated repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation may improve motor skills and reduce disability for people living with subacute or chr…
Three analytical pipelines identify validated and novel cortical targets for noninvasive brain stimulation after stroke
Mapping Brain Regions to Improve Recovery After a Stroke
This meta-analysis evaluates three analytical pipelines to identify cortical targets and scalp locations for post-stroke deficits. The analy…
New mapping techniques help doctors find the best spots in the brain to target with stimulation to help stroke patients move better.
Stroke-associated sarcopenia prediction models show AUC values between 0.681 and 0.970 across various biomarkers
New models help predict muscle loss after a stroke
This scoping review maps prediction models for stroke-associated sarcopenia (SAS) across 12 studies. While multivariable models show AUC val…
Predicting muscle loss after a stroke is vital for recovery, but current tools lack the broad testing needed for everyday clinical use.
Guideline-Based Stroke Rehabilitation Delivered to Only 35.6% of Patients in Pooled Analysis
Stroke Rehab Falls Short: Only 36% Get Guideline Care
This systematic review and meta-analysis pooled patient- or chart-level delivery of selected guideline-based stroke rehabilitation processes…
Only about 36% of stroke patients received the recommended rehab care, a review of 547 patients finds, with rates swinging wildly between st…
Stroke incidence in Saudi Arabia is approximately 57 cases per 100,000 population
Stroke Rates in Saudi Arabia: What a New Review Reveals
This narrative review examines stroke epidemiology, risk factors, and clinical practices within the Saudi Arabian population. It identifies …
Stroke strikes about 57 in every 100,000 people in Saudi Arabia each year, and care is uneven across the country.
Minocycline reduces 3-month NIH Stroke Scale scores by 2.43 in acute ischemic stroke
Minocycline may improve recovery for some patients after ischemic stroke
This meta-analysis of 2186 patients with acute ischemic and intracerebral hemorrhage evaluated the impact of minocycline on neurological out…
A review of clinical data suggests the antibiotic minocycline could help some patients regain function after an ischemic stroke.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy reduces depressive and anxiety symptoms in stroke patients
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy May Help Stroke Patients' Mood
This meta-analysis of 1,975 stroke patients found that Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) significantly reduced depressive symptoms (SM…
A review of studies suggests that Acceptance and Commitment Therapy can reduce depression and anxiety symptoms in people who have had a stro…
Structural reserve assessment guides selection of rTMS strategies for post-stroke motor dysfunction rehabilitation
New Framework Helps Guide Stroke Recovery Using Magnetic Stimulation
This systematic review synthesizes evidence regarding rTMS modalities for post-stroke motor dysfunction. It concludes that the IHC and Vicar…
A new framework helps doctors choose the best magnetic stimulation strategy to improve movement for patients following a stroke.
Combined magnetic stimulation and rTMS improve upper limb motor function and activities of daily living
Magnetic stimulation shows promise for stroke patients' arm movement
This systematic review and network meta-analysis of 48 randomized controlled trials indicates that rPMS, rTMS, and combined MS are superior …
Combining different types of magnetic stimulation may help stroke survivors regain arm movement and perform daily tasks better than standard…
A three-compartment framework categorizes non-atherosclerotic vasculopathies into structural, functional, and inflammatory components
New Framework Helps Doctors Identify Non-Atherosclerotic Vascular Conditions
This narrative review proposes a conceptual framework for non-atherosclerotic vasculopathies (NAV) based on structural, functional, and infl…
A new framework helps doctors categorize and treat non-atherosclerotic vasculopathies by focusing on structural, functional, and inflammator…
Stroke coordinator-led intervention shows less favorable mRS outcomes in patients aged 80 years and older
Trial Shows Stroke Coordination Program Impacts Outcomes by Age
This randomized trial of 301 participants with mild stroke symptoms found that a coordinator-led intervention resulted in fewer favorable mR…
A new trial shows that a community-based stroke program helps younger patients with cognitive speed but may not help those over 80.