CEREBROVASCULAR DISORDERS

This study tested a new device called SINOMED SR, a stent used to remove blood clots in the brain during a stroke. It involved 218 adults who had a severe acute ischemic stroke and were treated within 24 hours of symptoms starting. The main goal was to see if the stent could safe…

This study tested two new approaches for people with kidney failure on dialysis. One adds a blood-cleaning filter to standard dialysis to reduce heart and brain complications. The other uses a sugar solution during dialysis to prevent dangerous blood pressure drops, allowing long…

This study looked at whether using social networks (like WeChat) can help people at high risk for stroke take their medicines correctly and control risk factors after leaving the hospital. About 720 adults who had a stroke or were at high risk took part. The goal was to see if so…

This study tested a new device called the Supernova stent retriever to treat acute ischemic stroke, which happens when a blood clot blocks blood flow to the brain. The device is designed to remove the clot and restore blood flow. The trial involved 54 adults aged 18-85 who had a …

This study tested whether a video conference device could help doctors accurately decide which stroke patients need clot-busting drugs or clot-removal procedures before they reach the hospital. Over 200 adults with suspected stroke were evaluated remotely. The goal was to see if …

This study tested a special program to help people recover after a stroke. The program included regular check-ups, early detection of problems, and new techniques like a portable brain scanner and motivational counseling. A total of 92 stroke patients took part for 6 months, with…

This study looked at how different types of brain damage (from stroke, tumors, or diseases like Alzheimer's) affect specific thinking skills like memory or attention. Researchers used brain scans and cognitive tests in 346 people (patients and healthy volunteers) to map which bra…

This study followed 229 adults over age 40 who had a stroke to learn what factors might lead to dementia or memory problems later. Researchers looked at medical history, brain scans, and daily living skills. The goal was to identify risks and protective factors, not to test a tre…