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Neurology
Meta-analysis
Intravenous thrombolysis improves functional outcomes in patients with acute ischemic stroke after 4.5 hours
Late treatment for stroke may improve recovery and outcomes
This meta-analysis evaluated the impact of intravenous thrombolysis on adults with acute ischemic stroke treated beyond the standard four ho…
Patients receiving clot-busting drugs later than usual after a stroke may see better physical results, despite a higher risk of brain bleedi…
Aug 8, 2026
Neurology
Meta-analysis
Low ADAMTS13 activity linked to ischemic stroke in meta-analysis of 8,993 patients
Low blood protein linked to higher stroke risk
This meta-analysis of 8,993 patients found that lower ADAMTS13 activity is associated with ischemic stroke (SMD -1.12; 95%CI -1.20 to -1.03)…
People with ischemic stroke have lower levels of a key blood protein. Could this be a new risk marker?
Frontiers
Jul 20, 2026
Neurology
RCT
Thrombolysis plus endovascular therapy for basilar artery occlusion: a trial protocol
New trial plans to test stroke treatments for basilar artery
This randomized controlled trial protocol will compare intravenous thrombolysis plus endovascular treatment versus direct endovascular treat…
A large multi-center trial in China aims to see if adding clot-busting drugs improves recovery for patients with a specific type of stroke.
Jul 2, 2026