CEREBRAL INFARCTION

This study tested a lower dose (0.6 mg/kg) of the clot-dissolving drug alteplase in 103 Japanese patients who had a stroke caused by a blood clot. The goal was to see if this dose was both safe and effective when given within 3 hours of stroke symptoms starting. The trial measure…

This study compared two medications, edaravone and ozagrel, for treating acute ischemic stroke. It included 401 adults who started treatment within 24 hours of their stroke. The main goal was to see how many patients had a good recovery (little to no disability) after 3 months. T…

This study tested a special program to help stroke survivors recover better. 92 patients were split into two groups: one got the new program with extra monitoring and support, and the other got standard care. The program used tools like a brain scanner and motivational talks to t…

This study examined 200 patients who had surgery to clear blocked neck arteries. Researchers looked for bacteria inside the removed plaque and tracked whether certain bacteria were linked to later problems like stroke or re-narrowing of the artery. The goal was to learn which bac…

This study tested whether an artificial intelligence (AI) tool helps doctors and radiographers read head CT scans more accurately and quickly. 33 readers reviewed 150 scans, some normal and some showing brain injuries like bleeding or stroke. The goal was to see if AI assistance …