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View article: Early Motor Cortex Connectivity and Neuronal Reactivity in Intracerebral Hemorrhage: A Continuous-Wave Functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy Study
Early Motor Cortex Connectivity and Neuronal Reactivity in Intracerebral Hemorrhage: A Continuous-Wave Functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy Study Open
Insights into motor cortex remodeling may enable the development of more effective rehabilitation strategies during the acute phase. We aim to assess the affected and unaffected motor/premotor/somatosensory cortex resting state functional …
View article: Safety and efficacy of liraglutide in patients with obesity
Safety and efficacy of liraglutide in patients with obesity Open
Background: Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs), such as liraglutide, have demonstrated efficacy in weight reduction and glycemic control. However, comparative data across obese individuals with differing metabolic states…
View article: Predictors and Outcomes of ASPECTS Decay during Interfacility Transfers in Patients with Large Vessel Occlusion
Predictors and Outcomes of ASPECTS Decay during Interfacility Transfers in Patients with Large Vessel Occlusion Open
Background: Some patients with large vessel occlusion (LVO) are first evaluated at primary stroke centers (PSCs) before transfer to a comprehensive stroke center (CSC) for endovascular thrombectomy (EVT). A subgroup of these patients exper…
View article: Epidemiological and Clinical Characteristics of Acute Stroke in a Multi-Ethnic South Asian Population
Epidemiological and Clinical Characteristics of Acute Stroke in a Multi-Ethnic South Asian Population Open
Objective: Stroke is one of the leading causes of death and disability worldwide. Compared to developed countries, the prognosis of stroke is less favourable in developing countries. The objective of this study is to identify inter-ethnic …
View article: Early Motor Cortex Dysconnectivity and Compensatory Neuronal Reactivity in Intracerebral Hemorrhage: A Continuous-Wave Functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy Study
Early Motor Cortex Dysconnectivity and Compensatory Neuronal Reactivity in Intracerebral Hemorrhage: A Continuous-Wave Functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy Study Open
Insights into motor cortex remodelling may allow for the implementation of better rehabilitation strategies in the acute phase. We aim to assess the affected and unaffected motor/premotor/somatosensory cortex resting state functional conne…
View article: Assessing ecosystem services of urban green spaces of Kano metropolis: A contingent valuation approach
Assessing ecosystem services of urban green spaces of Kano metropolis: A contingent valuation approach Open
View article: Safety and Real-World Effectiveness in the Transition from Alteplase to Tenecteplase for Stroke Treatment
Safety and Real-World Effectiveness in the Transition from Alteplase to Tenecteplase for Stroke Treatment Open
Background: Tenecteplase has been shown to be non-inferior to alteplase for the treatment of acute ischemic stroke within 4.5 hours of stroke onset. While not formally approved by regulatory authorities, many jurisdictions have transitione…
View article: Oscillating gradient spin echo diffusion time effects implicate variations in neurite beading for the heterogeneous reduced diffusion in human acute ischemic stroke lesions
Oscillating gradient spin echo diffusion time effects implicate variations in neurite beading for the heterogeneous reduced diffusion in human acute ischemic stroke lesions Open
Purpose Monte Carlo simulations and short diffusion time measurements have suggested neurite beading and swelling as the underlying mechanism of reduced diffusion in acute stroke, although the observed diffusion time dependence is often he…
View article: Adjunctive intra-arterial thrombolysis after thrombectomy: Findings from the RITE registry
Adjunctive intra-arterial thrombolysis after thrombectomy: Findings from the RITE registry Open
Background Despite the excellent recanalization rates following thrombectomy, significantly fewer patients have favorable outcomes. Impaired reperfusion of the microcirculation caused by distal thrombi could contribute to that, and adjunct…
View article: Recurrent Stroke Prevention Strategies in Patients Receiving Acute Stroke Reperfusion Therapies (CoPrime Study Survey)
Recurrent Stroke Prevention Strategies in Patients Receiving Acute Stroke Reperfusion Therapies (CoPrime Study Survey) Open
Background: Patients who have undergone reperfusion treatments, like all ischemic stroke patients, are at risk of recurrent ischemic strokes in the first 90 days. Current guidelines recommend single antiplatelet therapy for secondary preve…
View article: Histopathological spectrum of otorhinolaryngology tissue biopsies
Histopathological spectrum of otorhinolaryngology tissue biopsies Open
Objectives: Otorhinolaryngology also known as ear, nose, and throat (ENT) is a surgical subspecialty within medicine that deals with the surgical and medical care of disorders of the ENT as well as the head and neck. Doctors obtain biopsy …
View article: Acute Blood Pressure Lowering and Risk of Ischemic Lesions on MRI After Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Acute Blood Pressure Lowering and Risk of Ischemic Lesions on MRI After Intracerebral Hemorrhage Open
Importance Diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI) lesions have been demonstrated in patients with subacute intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH), suggesting ischemic injury, which may be related to blood pressure (BP) reduction. Objective To test the h…
View article: PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND PHYTOCHEMICAL ANALYSIS, ANTIOXIDANT AND ANTIMICROBIAL EVALUATION OF AERIAL PARTS OF JATROPHA SPINOSA, JATROPHA VARIEGATA AND EUPHORBIA MILII
PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND PHYTOCHEMICAL ANALYSIS, ANTIOXIDANT AND ANTIMICROBIAL EVALUATION OF AERIAL PARTS OF JATROPHA SPINOSA, JATROPHA VARIEGATA AND EUPHORBIA MILII Open
Yemen is renowned for its rich biodiversity, particularly its medicinal flora, which includes numerous endemic species of significant therapeutic value. This study aims to investigate the physicochemical and phytochemical properties of the…
View article: Impact of stroke severity on aspiration pneumonia risks in the medical ward versus the stroke unit: a 10-year retrospective cohort study
Impact of stroke severity on aspiration pneumonia risks in the medical ward versus the stroke unit: a 10-year retrospective cohort study Open
Objective Aspiration pneumonia is a common complication post-stroke that increases the patient’s duration of stay in hospital, mortality and morbidity. We examined the incidence, clinical characteristics and outcomes among ischaemic stroke…
View article: Circulating PIWI-interacting RNAs in Acute Ischemic Stroke patients
Circulating PIWI-interacting RNAs in Acute Ischemic Stroke patients Open
The imbalances in the circulating piRnome of AIS and TIA patients presented herein provide important insights into the roles of piRNAs following ischemic brain injury and potentially provide opportunities to mitigate stroke-induced mortali…
View article: Association of corneal endothelial cell morphology with neurodegeneration in mild cognitive impairment and dementia
Association of corneal endothelial cell morphology with neurodegeneration in mild cognitive impairment and dementia Open
INTRODUCTION Corneal confocal microscopy (CCM) detects neurodegeneration in mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and dementia and identifies subjects with MCI who develop dementia. This study assessed whether abnormalities in corneal endothelia…
View article: Intra-Team Auditor Interactions: The Effects of Communication Mode and Task Complexity on Audit Effectiveness
Intra-Team Auditor Interactions: The Effects of Communication Mode and Task Complexity on Audit Effectiveness Open
View article: ANATOMICAL, PHYSICOCHEMICAL, PHYTOCHEMICAL, ANTIOXIDANT AND ANTIMICROBIAL INVESTIGATIONS OF TAGETES MINUTA L. AERIAL PARTS
ANATOMICAL, PHYSICOCHEMICAL, PHYTOCHEMICAL, ANTIOXIDANT AND ANTIMICROBIAL INVESTIGATIONS OF TAGETES MINUTA L. AERIAL PARTS Open
Tagetes minuta L., which grows in different regions of Yemen, is used to treat skin diseases and has not been adequately studied, so the aim of the present research is to evaluate its anatomical, physicochemical, phytochemical, antioxidant…
View article: Association of white matter hyperintensities with lipoprotein (a) levels: insights from a cohort study
Association of white matter hyperintensities with lipoprotein (a) levels: insights from a cohort study Open
Background Little is known about the relationship between lipoprotein (a) [Lp(a)] and cerebral white matter hyperintensities (WMH). The aim of the study was to examine if elevated Lp(a) levels are associated with higher burden of WMH. Meth…
View article: Impact of Clinical Trial Enrollment on Thrombolysis Workflow in a Mobile Stroke Unit: Results from the AcT Trial
Impact of Clinical Trial Enrollment on Thrombolysis Workflow in a Mobile Stroke Unit: Results from the AcT Trial Open
Background: The Edmonton-based mobile stroke unit (MSU), which transports patients to the University of Alberta Hospital (UAH), enrolled patients in the Intravenous Tenecteplase Compared with Alteplase for Acute Ischemic Stroke (AcT) trial…
View article: A multicenter trial on the predictors of different subtypes of hemorrhagic infarction after thrombolysis
A multicenter trial on the predictors of different subtypes of hemorrhagic infarction after thrombolysis Open
View article: Intracranial Atherosclerotic Disease in Acute Ischemic Stroke: Clinical Predictors, Imaging Profiles, and Treatment Outcomes: An Analysis from RITE Registry
Intracranial Atherosclerotic Disease in Acute Ischemic Stroke: Clinical Predictors, Imaging Profiles, and Treatment Outcomes: An Analysis from RITE Registry Open
Background Intracranial atherosclerotic disease (ICAD) is a leading cause of ischemic stroke worldwide, with a significant prevalence in specific populations. This study aims to compare the clinical characteristics, imaging profiles, and o…
View article: Undiagnosed major risk factors in acute ischaemic stroke patients in Qatar: analysis from the Qatar stroke registry
Undiagnosed major risk factors in acute ischaemic stroke patients in Qatar: analysis from the Qatar stroke registry Open
Objective We examined the presentation to hospital, subtypes of ischaemic stroke for patients admitted to stroke services in Qatar and their 90-day prognosis based on the modified Rankin Scale (mRS) for those with diagnosed and undiagnosed…
View article: Evaluation of pharmacognostic, phytochemical, and antioxidant properties of Argemone mexicana linn leaves
Evaluation of pharmacognostic, phytochemical, and antioxidant properties of Argemone mexicana linn leaves Open
View article: Beyond conventional imaging: A systematic review and meta-analysis assessing the impact of computed tomography perfusion on ischemic stroke outcomes in the late window
Beyond conventional imaging: A systematic review and meta-analysis assessing the impact of computed tomography perfusion on ischemic stroke outcomes in the late window Open
Background: Non-contrast cranial computed tomography (NCCT) and CT angiogram (CTA) have become essential for endovascular treatment (EVT) in acute stroke. Patient selection may improve when CT perfusion (CTP) imaging is also added for pati…
View article: Success with incrementally faster times to endovascular therapy (SWIFT-EVT): A systematic review and meta-analysis
Success with incrementally faster times to endovascular therapy (SWIFT-EVT): A systematic review and meta-analysis Open
Each hour saved from AIS onset to EVT start is associated with a 22-25 % increased odds of achieving functional independence, a useful metric to inform patient-specific and systems planning decisions.
View article: Workflow and Short-Term Functional Outcomes in Simultaneous Acute Code Stroke Activation and Stroke Reperfusion Therapy
Workflow and Short-Term Functional Outcomes in Simultaneous Acute Code Stroke Activation and Stroke Reperfusion Therapy Open
The burden of simultaneous acute code stroke activation (ACSA) is not known. We aim to assess the effect of simultaneous ACSA on workflow metrics and home time at 90 days in patients undergoing reperfusion therapies in the emergency depart…
View article: Differentially expressed miRNA profiles of serum derived extracellular vesicles from patients with acute ischemic stroke
Differentially expressed miRNA profiles of serum derived extracellular vesicles from patients with acute ischemic stroke Open
Our findings reveal distinct circulating EV-miRNA expression patterns in AIS patients from Qatar, highlighting potential biomarkers that could aid in stroke diagnosis and therapeutic strategies. The identified miRNAs are involved in critic…
View article: Mass spectrometry-based proteomic profiling of extracellular vesicle proteins in diabetic and non-diabetic ischemic stroke patients: a case-control study
Mass spectrometry-based proteomic profiling of extracellular vesicle proteins in diabetic and non-diabetic ischemic stroke patients: a case-control study Open
Acute ischemic stroke is the most common cause of neurologic dysfunction caused by focal brain ischemia and tissue injury. Diabetes is a major risk factor of stroke, exacerbating disease management and prognosis. Therefore, discovering new…
View article: Validation of the transcranial Doppler rescue criteria for mechanical thrombectomy
Validation of the transcranial Doppler rescue criteria for mechanical thrombectomy Open
Background and Purpose Transcranial Doppler (TCD) identifies acute stroke patients with arterial occlusion where treatment may not effectively open the blocked vessel. This study aimed to examine the clinical utility and prognostic value o…