Systematic review and meta-analysis of AI for post-stroke epilepsy prediction and diagnosis
Artificial intelligence shows high accuracy for predicting post-stroke epilepsy
This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated artificial intelligence for predicting and diagnosing post-stroke epilepsy. Data from fiv…
A meta-analysis of five studies found AI tools accurately predict and diagnose epilepsy after stroke, with high sensitivity and specificity.
Elevated atherogenic index of plasma associated with post-stroke epilepsy risk in ischemic stroke patients
Could a simple blood test help predict seizures after a stroke?
A retrospective observational cohort study of 20,538 middle-aged and elderly patients with acute ischemic stroke found that elevated atherog…
A simple blood fat marker linked to clotting proteins may help identify stroke survivors at higher risk for seizures within a year.
Research across Stroke
Related studies from across the Stroke family.
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.
Blood flow restriction training improves lower-limb function and walking distance in post-stroke patients
Blood flow restriction training may improve walking after a stroke
This meta-analysis evaluates the impact of blood flow restriction training on lower-limb function and walking performance in adults after st…
Blood flow restriction training shows promise in helping stroke survivors improve their balance and walking distance during recovery.
Respiratory muscle training improves respiratory function and reduces pneumonia risk in subacute stroke
Respiratory muscle training improves outcomes for patients after stroke
This meta-analysis of 11 trials indicates that respiratory muscle training improves several respiratory metrics and functional scores in pat…
Training the muscles used for breathing may help stroke survivors walk further and reduce the risk of developing pneumonia.
Current evidence does not establish statins or nitric oxide donors as acute cytoprotective therapies
New insights into brain protection methods for patients with acute stroke
This narrative review explores various brain cytoprotection strategies for acute ischemic stroke, including excitotoxicity, redox, and infla…
Doctors are looking at different ways to protect brain cells after a stroke. Some treatments show promise while others have not worked well.
Brain-computer interface technology improves cognitive function and activities of daily living in stroke patients
Brain-computer interface technology shows promise for stroke recovery
This meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials evaluates brain-computer interface (BCI) technology for stroke rehabilitation. The analys…
New research suggests brain-computer interface technology may help stroke patients improve their cognitive functions and daily living activi…