Executive summary Stroke is the second leading cause of death worldwide. The burden of
disability after a stroke is also large, and is increasing at a faster pace in low-income and …

Stroke remains the second-leading cause of death and the third-leading cause of death and
disability combined (as expressed by disability-adjusted life-years lost–DALYs) in the world …

Importance Stroke is the leading cause of death in China. However, recent data about the up-
to-date stroke burden in China are limited. Objective To investigate the urban-rural disparity …

Background The weight-adjusted waist index (WWI) is a new measure of obesity, and this
study aimed to determine the association between the WWI and stroke. Methods Using the …

The global burden of neurological disorders is substantial and increasing, especially in low-
resource settings. The current increased global interest in brain health and its impact on …

There are few effective and safe neuroprotective agents for the treatment of ischemic stroke
currently. Caffeic acid is a phenolic acid that widely exists in a number of plant species …

There are a number of available methods for selecting whom to prioritize for treatment,
including ones based on treatment effect estimation, risk scoring, and hand-crafted rules. We …

BACKGROUND: An understanding of global, regional, and national macroeconomic losses
caused by stroke is important for allocation of clinical and research resources. The authors …

Background Stroke remains a significant global health challenge, with persistent disparities
in burden across different countries and regions. This study aimed to assess the temporal …

Stroke is a devastating condition with significant morbidity and mortality worldwide.
Antithrombotic therapy plays a crucial role in both primary and secondary prevention of …