Academic Background Stroke is one of the leading causes of adult disability globally, with the core issue being neuronal damage and neurological dysfunction. Although neurogenesis and neurorepair after stroke are considered crucial for recovery, the specific mechanisms remain incompletely understood. Recent studies have shown that immune cells play...

Dual Functions of Pericytes and Perivascular Fibroblasts in Cerebrovascular Regeneration After Stroke Academic Background Stroke is one of the leading causes of death and disability worldwide. Current therapeutic interventions are mostly limited to acute thrombolytic treatment or thrombectomy, followed by long-term rehabilitation. However, the long...

Research on Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation Over Vagus Nerve for Post-Stroke Dysphagia Academic Background Stroke is the second leading cause of death worldwide, and survivors often face a range of complications, among which dysphagia is particularly common, with an incidence rate ranging from 27% to 64%. Dysphagia can lead to serious probl...

Larger Perfusion Mismatch Volume is Associated with Longer Hospital Length of Stay in Medium Vessel Occlusion Stroke Academic Background Stroke is the second leading cause of death globally, imposing a significant burden on both patients and healthcare systems. Prolonged hospital length of stay (LOS) is closely associated with adverse clinical outc...

Changes in Stroke Incidence in Californians with Sickle Cell Disease: A Population-Based Study in the Context of the STOP Trial Background and Objective Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) is a hereditary blood disorder characterized by abnormal hemoglobin, causing red blood cells to deform into a sickle shape under low-oxygen conditions. This deformation in...