Association between serum folate levels and migraine or severe headaches: A nationwide cross-sectional study.

Migraine and severe headaches are common neurological disorders with significant societal impact. Previous research indicates a potential link between serum folate levels and migraine occurrence, yet there is a lack of sufficient relevant studies and more are required. This study aimed to determine the association between a severe headache or migraine and serum folate levels in large populations.

Association between hs-CRP/HDL-C ratio and three-month unfavorable outcomes in patients with acute ischemic stroke: a second analysis based on a prospective cohort study.

Objective: The associations between the ratio of blood high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) to high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) (hs-CRP/HDL-C ratio) and outcomes in patients with acute ischemic stroke (AIS) have yet to be established. This study is the first to examine the relationship between the hs-CRP/HDL-C ratio and three-month unfavorable outcomes in patients with AIS.

Methods: This secondary analysis utilized data from a prospective cohort study involving 1559 AIS patients recruited at a South Korean hospital between January 2010 and December 2016.

Nonlinear Relationship Between Homocysteine and Mild Cognitive Impairment in Early Parkinson's Disease: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Background: Cognitive impairment, a prevalent non-motor symptom in advanced Parkinson's disease (PD), has been associated with hyperhomocysteinemia, an important risk factor for PD progression and cognitive decline in PD. However, evidence regarding the association between homocysteine (Hcy) and cognitive function during early PD remains insufficient. Therefore, this study aims to examine the correlation between Hcy levels and cognitive function in the early stage of PD.

Relationship between glycated hemoglobin levels at admission and chronic post-stroke fatigue in patients with acute ischemic stroke.

Background: Chronic Post-Stroke Fatigue (PSF) is a common and persistent complications among ischemic stroke survivors. The serum glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) level, as it is known has emerged as a critical risk factor for Acute Ischemic Stroke (AIS) and post-stroke cognitive and emotional impairment. However, no studies have been conducted on the link between HbA1c and PSF.

Elevated serum uric acid is associated with cognitive impairment in acute minor ischemic stroke patients.

Background: Acute minor ischemic stroke (AMIS) has been proven to be strongly associated with post-stroke cognitive impairment (PSCI). Few studies have reported that uric acid (UA) levels are linked to PSCI in patients with AMIS, and those results are debatable. We investigated the relationship between serum UA levels and cognitive impairment in patients with AMIS.

Association of the methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase () gene variant C677T with serum homocysteine levels and the severity of ischaemic stroke: a case-control study in the southwest of China.

Objective: To determine whether the methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase () C677T gene polymorphism is linked to the risk of ischaemic stroke and circulating homocysteine (Hcy) levels in a Chinese population.

Methods: This case-control study recruited angiogram-diagnosed patients with ischaemic stroke and healthy control subjects. The plasma Hcy concentrations were measured and the C677T gene polymorphism was genotyped.

Stable nano-sized emulsions produced from soy protein and soy polysaccharide complexes.

In this research, a simple, green and effective strategy was developed to produce long-term stable oil in water emulsion from soy protein and soy polysaccharide. Soy protein and soy polysaccharide formed dispersible complexes at pH around 3.25 aqueous solution through electrostatic and hydrophobic interactions.