Abstract Background Stroke data from Sierra Leone is limited, despite the increase in global
burden of the disease. The aim of this study was to assess the risk factors, clinical outcomes …

Importance Psychosocial stress is considered a modifiable risk factor for stroke. Given the
prevalence of chronic and acute exposure to stress, it represents a potentially attractive …

Breakthroughs in shale gas exploration and production technology in China point to a
possible solution to Pakistan's current energy crises. In this study, we evaluate the shale gas …

Pattern, Risk Factors, and Outcome of Acute Stroke in a Nigerian University Teaching
Hospital: A 1-Year Review Page 1 Abstract Original Article INTRODuCTION The incidence …

Background The novel coronavirus disease 19 (COVID-19) causes multi-system disease
including possibly heightened stroke risk. Data from high-income countries (HIC) suggest …

Background Post-stroke epilepsy (PSE) is associated with poorer quality of life, higher
mortality, and greater health expenditures. We are unaware of any published reports on the …

Abstract Background Refractory hypertension (RfH) is a rare, severe phenotype of resistant
hypertension, linked to higher risk of adverse cardiovascular outcomes. Little is known about …

Purpose To evaluate the association between depression/anxiety and activity limitations and
health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in chronic stroke survivors in Benin. Materials and …

Background and purpose There are limited data evaluating the characteristics of apparent
treatment-resistant hypertension (aTRH) among stroke survivors in sub-Saharan Africa. We …

Background Reports on sex differences in stroke outcome and risk factors are scarce in
Latin America. Our objective was to analyze clinical and prognostic differences according to …