Dual Functions of Pericytes and Perivascular Fibroblasts in Cerebrovascular Regeneration After Stroke Academic Background Stroke is one of the leading causes of death and disability worldwide. Current therapeutic interventions are mostly limited to acute thrombolytic treatment or thrombectomy, followed by long-term rehabilitation. However, the long...
Research on Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation Over Vagus Nerve for Post-Stroke Dysphagia Academic Background Stroke is the second leading cause of death worldwide, and survivors often face a range of complications, among which dysphagia is particularly common, with an incidence rate ranging from 27% to 64%. Dysphagia can lead to serious probl...
Larger Perfusion Mismatch Volume is Associated with Longer Hospital Length of Stay in Medium Vessel Occlusion Stroke Academic Background Stroke is the second leading cause of death globally, imposing a significant burden on both patients and healthcare systems. Prolonged hospital length of stay (LOS) is closely associated with adverse clinical outc...
Changes in Stroke Incidence in Californians with Sickle Cell Disease: A Population-Based Study in the Context of the STOP Trial Background and Objective Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) is a hereditary blood disorder characterized by abnormal hemoglobin, causing red blood cells to deform into a sickle shape under low-oxygen conditions. This deformation in...
Study on the Association Between Long-Term Cancer Risk and Epigenetic Age in Stroke Survivors Background and Significance Cancer and stroke are leading global causes of morbidity and mortality, with their association being increasingly recognized. Statistics show that about 6% of cancer patients experience a stroke during their lifetime, while stro...
Study on Gender Differences and Stroke Risk Among HIV-Infected Individuals Background Individuals with HIV infection may face a higher risk of stroke, particularly women. However, understanding of whether the influence of various factors on cerebrovascular risk in this population differs by gender and whether these differences contribute to variati...
Research on the Effects of Amorfrutin B on Human Microglia under Hypoxia/Ischemia Conditions: Anti-inflammatory Action, Proliferation Potential, and Mitochondrial State Based on the PPARγ Pathway Research Background Hypoxia/ischemia is a major cause of brain injury in both neonatal and adult populations. Perinatal asphyxia and ischemic stroke are l...
The Impact of Exoskeleton Rehabilitation Robot Training on Balance and Lower Limb Function in Subacute Stroke Patients: A Preliminary, Randomized Controlled Trial Research Background and Purpose Stroke is a leading cause of death and disability worldwide. With the rapid development of stroke treatment technology, the mortality rate of stroke has si...
Academic Report on “The Scope Review of Upper Limb Tactile Deficit Examination Methods” In recent years, post-stroke patients’ capacity to perceive tactile stimuli has become a focal point of research. This perception is very important for the execution of movements and learning activities in everyday life. However, tactile perceptual deficits seri...
Robot-Assisted Assessment of Chronic Stroke Adults’ Ankle Proprioception Deficits and Related Brain Injury Academic Background Stroke is a common neurological disorder, often resulting in hemiplegia, which affects the patient’s balance and gait control. Proprioception refers to the self-perception of body posture and movement, provided by mechanore...