Dysphagia After Stroke And Depression Symptoms Overview The study aimed to investigate the correlation between swallowing difficulties, known as dysphagia, and symptoms of anxiety and depression following ischemic stroke. Conducted as part of the STROKE-CARD Registry study from 2020 to 2022, the research assessed dysphagia upon hospital admission, its persistence until discharge,
Author: Nancy Ogbonna
Insomnia And The Atrial Fibrillation Connection
Insomnia And The Atrial Fibrillation Connection Overview This study sought to address a notable gap in the existing literature regarding the potential link between insomnia and the risk of atrial fibrillation (AF), a common cardiac arrhythmia associated with significant morbidity and mortality. By utilizing data from the HUNT study, a comprehensive population-based
Dementia Risk Assessed By Brain Artery Diameter
Dementia Risk Assessed By Brain Artery Diameter Overview In this study, the association between brain artery diameters and the risk of dementia and stroke was investigated across three distinct population-based studies utilizing conventional T2-weighted brain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) images. A total of 8,420 adults aged over 40 years from these longitudinal
Stroke And The Risk Of Parkinson’s Disease
Stroke And The Risk Of Parkinson's Disease Overview This study investigates the incidence of Parkinson's disease (PD) among stroke patients and its association with post-stroke disabilities. Utilizing data from the Korean National Health Insurance Service spanning 2010 to 2018, the study analyzed 307,361 stroke patients and 380,917 age- and sex-matched individuals without
Peri-Operative Stroke Risk During Major Surgery
Peri-Operative Stroke Risk During Major Surgery Overview This study delves into the incidence and risk factors associated with peri-operative stroke, a rare yet significant complication of surgery. Drawing on retrospective register data from 23 hospitals in Sweden spanning 2007 to 2014, the research aimed to identify independent risk factors influencing stroke occurrence
Gastric Bypass Compared To Sleeve Gastrectomy In Diabetic Patients
Gastric Bypass Compared To Sleeve Gastrectomy In Diabetic Patients Overview This retrospective cohort study aimed to compare the effects of sleeve gastrectomy (SG) and Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) on overall and diabetes-specific healthcare costs among patients with type 2 diabetes. The study analyzed data from Optum's deidentified Clinformatics® Data Mart database, focusing
Femoroacetabular Impingement Treatment Comparison
Femoroacetabular Impingement Treatment Comparison Overview This study conducted a comprehensive comparison between two surgical approaches, hip arthroscopy and open surgical dislocation, for the treatment of femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) in young athletes, with a specific focus on mitigating early hip osteoarthritis. The research team meticulously searched through multiple databases to identify relevant controlled
Heart Failure Polygenic Risk Predictions
Heart Failure Polygenic Risk Predictions Overview This study explores the genetic associations and risk prediction capabilities of polygenic risk scores (PRSs) derived from risk factors shared with heart failure (HF) in bi-racial populations. The risk factors considered include atrial fibrillation (AF), body mass index (BMI), coronary heart disease (CHD), systolic blood pressure
Chronic Pain In Adulthood Linked To Adverse Childhood Experiences
Chronic Pain In Adulthood Linked To Adverse Childhood Experiences Overview This study aimed to elucidate the complex interplay between adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), anxiety, and chronic pain in adults through a systematic literature review (SLR) and meta-analysis. The narrative synthesis of findings revealed a substantial association between ACEs, anxiety, and chronic pain
Seizure Detection Algorithm Using Heart Rate Variability
Seizure Detection Algorithm Using Heart Rate Variability Overview This study aimed to validate a novel seizure detection algorithm, based on heart rate variability (HRV) and logistic regression machine learning (LRML), in a Brazilian patient cohort undergoing long-term video-electroencephalography (LTM) monitoring. The LRML algorithm had shown promise in a Danish patient cohort, and
