The recent identification of cannabinoid receptors and their endogenous lipid ligands has
triggered an exponential growth of studies exploring the endocannabinoid system and its …

Date palm is one of the oldest trees cultivated by man. In the folk-lore, date fruits have been
ascribed to have many medicinal properties when consumed either alone or in combination …

Historically, the brain has been considered an immune-privileged organ separated from the
peripheral immune system by the blood–brain barrier. However, immune responses do …

Determining the cause of stroke does influence choices for management. categorization of
subtypes of ischemic stroke has had considerable study, but definitions are hard to formulate …

OBJECTIVE Transsphenoidal adenomectomy carries the possibility of new pituitary failure
and recovery. Herein, we present rates and determinants of postoperative hormonal status …

Hypertension is a major risk factor for cardiovascular mortality and morbidity through its
effects on target organs like the brain, heart, and kidney. Structural alterations in the …

Background—There are few published data on the incidence of fatal and nonfatal stroke in
American Indians. The aims of this observational study were to determine the incidence of …

Importance Older age is associated with increased risk of pregnancy-associated stroke
(PAS). Data are limited on age-specific incidence ratios of PAS compared with stroke risk in …

Stroke elicits excessive immune activation in the injured brain tissue. This well-recognized
neural inflammation in the brain is not just an intrinsic organ response but also a result of …

Background and Purpose: Brain edema is an important underlying pathology in acute
stroke, especially when comorbidities are present. VEGF (Vascular endothelial growth …