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Annals of Medicine, 2023 Introduction Beta-2-microglobulin (B2M), cystatin C and lipocalin-2 (LCN-2) are established renal biomarkers, yet their roles in stroke have not been fully evaluated. We aimed to investigate the relationship of B2M, cystatin C, and LCN-2 with stroke risk
Juanying Zhen +10 more
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Stroke, 2006 Background and Purpose— Systemic thrombolysis is the only therapy proven to be effective for ischemic stroke. Telemedicine may help to extend its use.
H. Audebert +7 more
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Stroke, 1998 BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE This study compared the ability of 2 stroke impairment scales, Orpington Prognostic Scale and National Institutes of Health (NIH) Stroke Scale, to predict disability as measured by the Barthel activities of daily living (ADL) Index
S. Lai, P. Duncan, J. Keighley
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Acute Ischemic Stroke and COVID-19: An Analysis of 27 676 Patients.
Stroke, 2021 BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Acute ischemic stroke may occur in patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), but risk factors, in-hospital events, and outcomes are not well studied in large cohorts. We identified risk factors, comorbidities, and outcomes
A. Qureshi +12 more
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Theoretical limits of scaling-down internal combustion engines [PDF]
, 2011 Small-scale energy conversion devices are being developed for a variety of applications; these include propulsion units for micro aerial vehicles (MAV). The high specific energy of hydrocarbon and hydrogen fuels, as compared to other energy storing means,
Sher, E., Sher, Ilai
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Stroke and Vascular Neurology, 2019 Objective Intravenous tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) is the standard therapy for patients with acute ischaemic stroke (AIS) within 4.5 hours of onset. Recent trials have expanded the endovascular treatment window to 24 hours.
Yue Wang +18 more
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Stroke prevention in poor countries: time for action.
Stroke, 2007 See related article, pages 3063–3069. Stroke is a cause of poverty and is caused by poverty. Stroke prevention, along with the prevention of other chronic (noncommunicable) diseases, is a grossly neglected feature of the global development agenda,1 ...
R. Bonita, R. Beaglehole
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Thrombus Composition and Efficacy of Thrombolysis and Thrombectomy in Acute Ischemic Stroke
Stroke, 2021 Thrombi retrieved from patients with acute ischemic stroke are highly heterogeneous. Recent data suggest that thrombus composition may impact on mechanical thrombectomy, the number of recanalization manoeuvres, resistance to retrieval, and on ...
Precious Jolugbo, R. Ariëns
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Acceptability of mindfulness from the perspective of stroke survivors and caregivers: a qualitative study [PDF]
, 2018 Background: Depression is very common among stroke survivors with estimated prevalence rates of approximately 33% among stroke survivors, but treatment options are limited.
Jani, Bhautesh Dinesh +4 more
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Nursing Care for Stroke Patients: Current Practice and Future Needs
Nursing Reports, 2023 Background: Stroke is the second leading cause of death and the third leading cause of disability worldwide. Stroke nurses play an important role in the care of patients living with stroke by using best practices and adhering to stroke-management ...
Lisa A. Babkair +6 more
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