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Duke University researchers developed a noninvasive imaging method to visualize the brain's glymphatic system, which removes metabolic waste. The technique enables examination of how this system is altered in conditions like ischemic stroke, aging, and anesthesia, with implications for understanding neurodegenerative diseases.
Early anticoagulation with non-vitamin K oral anticoagulants reduces recurrent ischemic stroke risk in acute ischemic stroke patients with atrial fibrillation, as confirmed by randomized controlled trials and meta-analyses. Safety concerns remain in high-risk subgroups including severe stroke, hemorrhagic transformation, and Asian populations who are underrepresented in clinical trial data.
This review examines how adaptive neuroplasticity promotes genuine motor recovery through neural reorganization, while maladaptive plasticity may reinforce compensatory patterns that limit functional restoration. Evidence supports intensive, repetitive, task-specific physiotherapy combined with emerging multimodal approaches (constraint-induced movement therapy, mirror therapy, robotic training, virtual reality, and non-invasive brain stimulation) as effective strategies to enhance stroke recovery.
A meta-analysis of 15 studies (506 participants) evaluated enhanced external counterpulsation (EECP) as treatment for ischemic stroke, finding uncertain effects on cerebral blood flow but significant improvements in daily living activities, disability level, and neurological function. The study applies conservative statistical methods and acknowledges heterogeneity, indicating EECP may have clinical benefit despite unclear mechanisms.
This case series presents three adults who experienced vascular events (pulmonary embolism and transient ischemic attack) that led to incidental diagnosis of acromegaly, an endocrine disorder associated with increased thrombotic and cerebrovascular risk. The cases underscore the importance of considering acromegaly in patients with unexplained vascular events, as early treatment can reduce long-term complications.
