There have been many advances in management of cerebrovascular diseases. However,
stroke is still one of the leading causes of disabilities and mortality worldwide with significant …

Stroke is the fourth leading cause of death in the USA [1] and one of the major causes of
disability generating a massive economic burden [2]. Ischemic strokes account for 65–85 …

Background Stroke results in balance disorders and these directly affect autonomy and
quality of life. The purpose of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to determine the …

Inflammation is a crucial part of the healing process after an ischemic stroke and is required
to restore tissue homeostasis. However, the inflammatory response to stroke also worsens …

Background Videoconferencing has been proposed as an innovative telerehabilitation
approach for stroke survivors, demand for which is growing. Aim To evaluate the efficacy of a …

Background Impaired motor functions after stroke are common and negatively affect patients'
activities of daily living and quality of life. In particular, hand motor function is essential for …

Background Noble gases may provide novel treatments for neurological injuries such as
ischaemic and traumatic brain injury. Few studies have evaluated the complete series of …

Malnutrition is frequently observed in patients after stroke and is associated with poor
outcomes. Patients at risk of malnutrition may be identified with several nutrition screening …

Community‐based peer support groups for stroke survivors are common in the United
Kingdom and aim to support rehabilitation. This study of 260 stroke survivors across 118 …

Objectives Understanding the unmet needs of community-dwelling stroke survivors is
essential for further intervention. This systematic review was performed to summarise their …