The Impact of Cortical Cerebral Microinfarcts on Functional Outcomes in Patients With Ischemic Stroke.

The present study examined cortical cerebral microinfarcts (CMIs) on a 3T magnetic resonance imaging and investigated the impact of CMIs on the comprehensive functional outcomes during the post-stroke rehabilitation period. Patients with acute phase of first-ever ischemic stroke were retrospectively recruited (n = 62) and divided into 2 groups with and without CMIs. Clinical parameters including age, sex, stroke lesion laterality, location, the National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale score, as well as history of hypertension, dyslipidemia, diabetes mellitus, and smoking were obtained.

Hemidystonia after Pontine Hemorrhage Successfully Treated with Pharmacotherapy and Intensive Rehabilitation: a Case Report.

Dystonia is a movement disorder characterized by involuntary contraction of muscles resulting in repetitive or twisting movements. Dystonia is generally caused by basal ganglia dysfunction. Recent studies have reported an association between dystonia and brainstem disorders.

Voxel-based lesion symptom mapping analysis for dysphagia in stroke patients with isolated cerebellar lesions.

Because the cerebellum plays a role in motor coordination, timing, sequencing, and feedback, it is hypothesized to be involved in swallowing-related functions. The role of the cerebellum in deglutition has become increasing evident, but the exact nature of this role remains inconclusive because of limited data from pure cerebellar lesions. Therefore, we conducted location analysis in isolated cerebellar lesions to complement previous findings and provide additional information.

Prestroke VOmax by the Jurca prediction index as a predictor of functional outcomes in stroke patients.

Background: Prestroke cardiopulmonary fitness (CPF) levels can affect post-stroke respiratory function and functional status, including gait and activities of daily living (ADL).

Objectives: To investigate the prestroke CPF level measured by the Jurca prediction index as a predictor of functional outcomes after stroke and to evaluate the association between estimated prestroke CPF and respiratory function after stroke.

Methods: This was a prospective observational study involving 71 inpatients with first-time subacute stroke between June 2017 and July 2019.

Can Pulmonary Function Testing Predict the Functional Outcomes of Poststroke Patients?: An Observational Study.

Objective: Patients with stroke may experience pulmonary dysfunction that reduces movement of the muscles involved in postural control and respiration. This study aimed to evaluate the relationship between postural control and respiratory muscle strength using pulmonary function testing. We sought to identify the respiratory function parameters that predict the functional outcomes patients with stroke at discharge.

Efficacy and tolerability of desensitization in the treatment of delayed drug hypersensitivities to anti-tuberculosis medications.

Background: Delayed drug hypersensitivity to first-line anti-tuberculosis medication is a major challenge in tuberculosis treatment.

Objective: This study was performed to investigate the efficacy/tolerability of desensitization therapy in treatment of first-line anti-tuberculosis medication hypersensitivity and the usefulness of immunologic evaluation therein.

Methods: This study was conducted as a prospective, observational cohort study.

Manual function of the unaffected upper extremity can affect functional outcome after stroke.

Traditionally, motor deficits of ipsilesional side, generally considered as the unaffected side, have been investigated less and the influence of the impairment is unknown. To evaluate the association between the manual function test (MFT) of nonparetic limb and poststroke functional outcome. We conducted a retrospective analysis of 71 hemiplegic patients with stroke.

Sleep disturbances negatively affect balance and gait function in post-stroke patients.

Background: Impaired gait function after stroke contributes strongly to overall patient disability. Recently, sleep disturbance was reported to negatively affect functional recovery after stroke.

Objective: The aim of this study was to identify the impact of sleep disturbance on balance and gait function in stroke patients.

Lesions Responsible for Delayed Oral Transit Time in Post-stroke Dysphagia.

Introduction: Some stroke patients show oral phase dysphagia, characterized by a markedly prolonged oral transit time that hinders oral feeding. The aim of this study was to clarify the clinical characteristics and lesions responsible for delayed swallowing.

Methods: We reviewed 90 patients with stroke.