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Deep Brain Stimulation May Offer Hope in Treating Post-stroke Pain
This trial of deep brain stimulation of the ventral striatum/anterior limb of the internal capsule improved several measures of the affective sphere of pain in those suffering from post-stroke pain, despite no significant improvement seen in the pain disability index.
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Stroke: Rehabilitation and Recovery
Rehabilitation is a critical component of stroke treatment, as most stroke survivors are left with significant neurological impairments and other sequelae, such as spasticity and pain. Stroke rehabilitation aims to reverse these impairments to the extent possible, maximize functionality through the use of compensatory approaches, prevent complications, and manage comorbidities. This article reviews the basic principles of rehabilitation, current practices, and evidence supporting various aspects of stroke rehabilitation.
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Consumption of Artificially Sweetened Beverages Increases Stroke Risk
Higher recent and higher cumulative intake of artificially sweetened soft drinks was associated with an increased risk of ischemic stroke and Alzheimer’s disease. However, sugar-sweetened beverage consumption was not associated with stroke or dementia.
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Excellent Outcome 2 Years After Endovascular Mechanical Thrombectomy
The beneficial effects of endovascular treatments on functional outcome at two years in patients with acute ischemic stroke was similar to those reported at 90 days in the original trial.
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Stroke Risk From Use of Cannabis, Tobacco, and Alcohol
No associations between cannabis use in young adulthood and strokes later in life were found in multivariable models. An almost doubled risk of ischemic stroke was observed in those with cannabis use > 50 times; this risk was attenuated when adjusted for tobacco usage. Smoking ≥ 20 cigarettes per day was clearly associated both with strokes before 45 years of age and with strokes throughout the follow-up.
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Stroke Rehabilitation
These articles are based on the editor's personal interactions as a participant at the International Stroke Conference in Houston, Feb. 22-24, 2017. All interpretations and opinions are exclusively those of the editor.
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Aneurysms and AVMs
These articles are based on the editor's personal interactions as a participant at the International Stroke Conference in Houston, Feb. 22-24, 2017. All interpretations and opinions are exclusively those of the editor.
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In-hospital Management of Stroke
These articles are based on the editor's personal interactions as a participant at the International Stroke Conference in Houston, Feb. 22-24, 2017. All interpretations and opinions are exclusively those of the editor.
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Acute Endovascular Treatment
These articles are based on the editor's personal interactions as a participant at the International Stroke Conference in Houston, Feb. 22-24, 2017. All interpretations and opinions are exclusively those of the editor.
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Large Vessel Ischemic Stroke Treatment
These articles are based on the editor's personal interactions as a participant at the International Stroke Conference in Houston, Feb. 22-24, 2017. All interpretations and opinions are exclusively those of the editor.