Lacunar infarcts represent one of the most frequent subtypes of ischemic strokes and may
represent the first recognizable manifestation of a progressive disease of the small …

Biomarkers are objective indicators used to assess normal or pathological processes,
evaluate responses to treatment and predict outcomes. Many blood biomarkers already …

Post-COVID cognitive deficits, including 'brain fog', are clinically complex, with both objective
and subjective components. They are common and debilitating, and can affect the ability to …

Background: The cause of cerebral small vessel disease is not fully understood, yet it is
important, accounting for about 25% of all strokes. It also increases the risk of having …

BNGF indicates B-type neutrotrophic growth factor; BNP, brain natriuretic peptide; CCR7,
chemokine receptor 7; EGFR, epidermal growth factor receptor; IL, interleukin; MCP-1 …

Stroke has been emerged as one of major health problems for women worldwide.
Increasing of knowledge in this field has provided new data in this area which contribute to …

Stroke is the second leading cause of death in the world. Stroke occurs when blood flow
stops, and that stoppage results in reduced oxygen supply to neurons in the brain. The …

MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are present in serum and have the potential to serve as disease
biomarkers. As such, it is important to explore the clinical value of miRNAs in serum as …

Background Vascular cognitive impairment (VCI) is a heterogeneous entity with multiple
aetiologies, all linked to underlying vascular disease. Among these, VCI related to …

Background and Objectives New imaging techniques have advanced our ability to capture
thrombus characteristics and burden in real time. An improved understanding of …