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Access to stroke rehabilitation services for patients discharged from the Mulago National Referral Hospital Neurology unit, Kampala—Uganda: a mixed-methods study
Introduction: Rehabilitation is the primary form of therapy for stroke survivors. However, there is a dearth of information regarding access …
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Correction: Comparison of admitting neutrophil/lymphocyte ratio with baseline NIH stroke scale score in discriminating poor 30-day stroke outcome among Nigerian Africans
A correction refers to a change to their article that the author wishes to publish after publication. The publication of …
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Plasma apolipoprotein E and monocyte chemoattractant protein-1 levels in young people with HIV and ischemic stroke in Lusaka, Zambia
Background Apolipoprotein E (ApoE) and monocyte chemoattractant protein-1 (MCP-1) are inflammatory markers associated with premature atherosclerosis, which leads to increased …
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Impact of short-term (24 h) blood pressure variability on 30-days clinical outcomes of acute strokes at two tertiary hospitals in Dar-es-Salaam
Background Stroke remains the second leading cause of disability and death worldwide, with hypertension as its principal risk factor. Evidence …
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A comparative analysis of TOAST and ASCOD criteria in etiologic subtyping of acute ischemic stroke at a tertiary hospital in Tanzania
Background Etiologic subtyping of ischemic stroke is crucial for determining its treatment, prognosis, and prevention. However, data on the widely …
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Existential concerns, community integration and psychological depression among female stroke survivors in Nigeria
Introduction Female stroke survivors experience considerable vulnerabilities and existential concerns, shaped by sociocultural factors and gender roles, which heighten stroke …
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International accreditation for acute stroke care: lessons learnt from a Kenyan Stroke Centre
Background: The prevalence of stroke is increasing in Africa, yet resources remain limited in managing the disease. Whilst there are …
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Pragmatic recommendations to improve access to rehabilitation robots, assistive technologies and neurorehabilitation services in Africa: proceedings from ICORR-SASNET Ghana neurorehabilitation workshop, 2024
The 2024 ICORR-SASNET Ghana Neurorehabilitation Robotics workshop, convened on March 15-16, 2024, in Accra, Ghana, brought together 22 speakers and …
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Three-year post-stroke outcomes in urban North-western Tanzania
Background stroke is one of the leading causes of death and disability globally. Despite advancements in acute stroke care, long-term …
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Enhancing Africa's stroke workforce to address the stroke burden: a proposal from the African's stroke organization's educational and training committee
Stroke is the second leading cause of death and disability in Africa, disproportionately affecting individuals in their most productive years …
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Identifying strokes in Nigerian children with sickle cell disease as part of clinical trials: training curriculum for healthcare professionals in low-income settings
Introduction Nigeria has the highest proportion of children with sickle cell anemia (SCA) globally; without transcranial Doppler screening and ongoing …
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Case report: A rare case of catastrophic Takayasu arteritis: acute ischemic stroke and anterior ischemic optic neuropathy
Acute ischemic stroke (AIS) is a known complication of Takayasu arteritis (TAK); however, it is infrequently the first symptom observed. …
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Prevention of stroke and cognitive decline in pediatric population in resource-limited settings
There is an increasing global burden of pediatric stroke especially in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). This is worsened by …
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Post stroke aspiration pneumonia, associated factors, and treatment outcome among stroke patients admitted to Tibebe Ghion Specialized Hospital, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia
Background Post-stroke aspiration pneumonia is a serious lung infection that occurs when stroke patients inhale food, saliva, liquid, vomit, or …
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Transcranial Doppler in 150 Congolese children with sickle cell disease
Introduction: Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) ranks among the most prevalent genetic disorders globally. The incidence in sub-Saharan African countries has …
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Sickle cell anemia and early stroke detection and prevention in Nigeria
Sickle cell disease (SCD) is the most common hereditary blood disorder worldwide, and sickle cell anemia (SCA), the homozygous state …
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Development of a stroke network in Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo): a humanitarian project of the Italian Stroke Association—Associazione Italiana Ictus
In sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), stroke incidence is ~316 cases per 100,000 inhabitants and in 75% of SSA countries stroke is …
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Neurocognitive impairment in Ugandan children with sickle cell anemia compared to sibling controls: a cross-sectional study
Introduction The neurocognitive functions in Ugandan children aged 1–12 years with sickle cell anemia (SCA) were compared to their non-SCA …
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Commentary: Rehabilitation: a key service, yet highly underused, in the management of young patients with sickle cell disease after stroke in DR of Congo
Current situation in Benin I read the article by Boma et al. (1) describing the current situation and future solutions …
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Poor treatment outcomes and associated factors among hospitalized patients with stroke at Hiwot Fana Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, eastern Ethiopia
Background: Stroke is a significant health problem in both industrialized and developing nations. It is the world's second-leading cause of …
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