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Free Subscription 24.08.2026 1 Am J Cardiol 4 Am J Phys Med Rehabil 1 Ann Intern Med 4 Ann Neurol 1 Arch Phys Med Rehabil 1 Atherosclerosis 1 BMC Neurol 2 BMJ 7 BMJ Case Rep 4 BMJ Open 1 Brain 1 Circ Arrhythm Electrophysiol 1 Circ Cardiovasc Interv 2 Circ Heart Fail 4 Circulation 1 Cochrane Database Syst Rev 1 Heart 1 Int J Stroke 1 J Cereb Blood Flow Metab 2 J Neuroeng Rehabil 11 J Stroke Cerebrovasc Dis 1 J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2 JAMA 2 JAMA Neurol 1 Lancet 1 Neurol Educ 3 Neurology 2 PLoS One 4 Stroke 2 World Neurosurg

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Am J Cardiol

1. KOLUPOTI A, Itaya E, Perez Martinez BO, Lee J, et al
   Early Aspirin Discontinuation vs 12-Month Dual Antiplatelet Therapy after Percutaneous Coronary Intervention for Acute Coronary Syndrome: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Trials.
   Am J Cardiol. 2026 Aug 17:S0002-9149(26)00484.
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   Am J Phys Med Rehabil

2. KIM J, Chen P, Kim J, Kim KT, et al
   Effectiveness of a Personalized Robot-Assisted Trunk and Lower Limb Rehabilitation in Patients with Chronic Stroke: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
   Am J Phys Med Rehabil. 2026 Aug 17. doi: 10.1097/PHM.0000000000002939.
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3. QIAN X, Rong J, Wang C, Mou H, et al
   Comparative Efficacy of Body Acupuncture, Electroacupuncture, and Auricular Acupuncture in Stroke Rehabilitation: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.
   Am J Phys Med Rehabil. 2026 Aug 18. doi: 10.1097/PHM.0000000000003129.
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4. SHARMA P, Deck B, Dudiak GJ, Shi W, et al
   Hidden Risks of Multimodal Neuromodulation: Suspected Intrathecal Baclofen Pump Motor Stall Induced by a Vagus Nerve Stimulator Magnet.
   Am J Phys Med Rehabil. 2026 Aug 21. doi: 10.1097/PHM.0000000000003135.
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5. YAO Q, Gao X, Ding Q, Li Z, et al
   Efficacy of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation in Acute Ischemic Stroke: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Stimulation Montages and Timing.
   Am J Phys Med Rehabil. 2026 Aug 21. doi: 10.1097/PHM.0000000000003134.
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   Ann Intern Med

6. CAI A, Bayes-Genis A, Wolfe R, Tonkin AM, et al
   Longitudinal Changes in Heart Stress and the Risk for Cardiovascular Disease and Mortality in Older Adults : An Observational Study.
   Ann Intern Med. 2026 Aug 18. doi: 10.7326/ANNALS-26-00245.
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   Ann Neurol

7. YAR S, Chquiry SO, Nag IS
   Compared with What? A Missing Comparator for Continuous EEG after Ischemic Stroke.
   Ann Neurol. 2026 Aug 16. doi: 10.1002/ana.78324.
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8. SCHUBERT KM, Beniczky S, Bentes C, Gaspard N, et al
   Reply to "Compared with What? A Missing Comparator for Continuous EEG after Ischemic Stroke".
   Ann Neurol. 2026 Aug 16. doi: 10.1002/ana.78326.
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9. REHMAN MM, Yousafzai NK, Ullah H, Khan MM, et al
   Methodological and Sampling Considerations in the Evaluation of Intravascular Inflammation during Ischemic Stroke.
   Ann Neurol. 2026 Aug 18. doi: 10.1002/ana.78332.
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10. MUNSTERBERG J, Gelderblom M
    Reply to "Methodological and Sampling Considerations in the Evaluation of Intravascular Inflammation during Ischemic Stroke".
    Ann Neurol. 2026 Aug 18. doi: 10.1002/ana.78335.
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    Arch Phys Med Rehabil

11. KINSEY LE, Vogel-Eyny A, Botero V, Kuns MC, et al
    Ethics and Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Stroke Rehabilitation.
    Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2026 Aug 16:S0003-9993(26)00885.
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    Atherosclerosis

12. KANG HH, Bae Y, Kim H, Won KB, et al
    Long-term average atherogenic index of plasma and cardiovascular mortality in 8.9 million Korean adults: A nationwide cohort study.
    Atherosclerosis. 2026;421:121879.
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    BMC Neurol

13. ZHANG S, Xie Y, Hu Z, Chen Y, et al
    Recurrent brief positional vertigo as the initial presentation of medial branch of the posterior inferior cerebellar artery territory cerebellar infarction: a case report.
    BMC Neurol. 2026;26:526.
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    BMJ

14. NEHME A, Li L
    Head position after endovascular treatment for large vessel occlusion stroke: does it matter?
    BMJ. 2026;394:e100539.
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15. YUAN Z, Peng J, Gu L, Hu F, et al
    Head positioning after endovascular therapy for acute stroke due to large vessel occlusion (HeadSOAR): multicentre randomised controlled trial.
    BMJ. 2026;394:e100363.
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    BMJ Case Rep

16. ABSHIRE M, Goyal A, Mankekar G
    Primary or secondary otalgia-uncovering the mystery.
    BMJ Case Rep. 2026;19:e273913.
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17. RODRIGUES FF, Borges D, Manso R, Barreto S, et al
    Sertraline-induced renal phospholipidosis.
    BMJ Case Rep. 2026;19:e274410.
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18. AHMED Z, Hartrey W, Graham A
    Progressive bulbar dysfunction and respiratory failure in anti-IgLON5 disease.
    BMJ Case Rep. 2026;19:e269625.
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19. UNGKU MOHSIN UN, Ahmad NH, Salim SS, Chew SH, et al
    Suspected reversible cerebral vasoconstriction syndrome following ethinylestradiol-containing oral contraceptive use in a patient with migraine.
    BMJ Case Rep. 2026;19:e273249.
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20. CHEN AS, Proia AD, Ho L, Mosca P, et al
    Complete tumour regression of in-transit melanoma following discontinuation of talimogene laherparepvec.
    BMJ Case Rep. 2026;19:e269006.
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21. FAROOG S, Martinez Ortega J, Toledano T, Menon SG, et al
    Fulminant anti-nuclear matrix protein 2 antibody-positive dermatomyositis with massive anasarca, bulbar involvement and respiratory failure: recovery after prolonged immunosuppression and rehabilitation.
    BMJ Case Rep. 2026;19:e273992.
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22. KASHIV P, Bhrushundi M, Pasari A, Dubey S, et al
    Pauci-immune crescentic glomerulonephritis in human immunodeficiency virus infection: clinical and therapeutic challenges.
    BMJ Case Rep. 2026;19:e270865.
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    BMJ Open

23. YAO ZG, Chen MR, Wang L, Wang YH, et al
    Repeated intravenous thrombolysis for ischaemic stroke with medium to large vessel occlusion presenting within 4.5 hours of onset with tenecteplase in China (RITIS-TNK2): protocol for a prospective, randomised, open-label, blinded assessment of outcom
    BMJ Open. 2026;16:e120918.
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24. LANNIN NA, Jolliffe L, Scrivener K, Ada L, et al
    Promoting the use of evidence (PROMOTE) in upper limb stroke rehabilitation: protocol for a multicentre, cluster-randomised, phase IV implementation trial.
    BMJ Open. 2026;16:e119551.
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25. ALNSASRA H, Tsaban G, Ostrovsky D, Livne N, et al
    Direct oral anticoagulants in elderly patients with atrial fibrillation: a decade-long nationwide retrospective cohort study.
    BMJ Open. 2026;16:e121683.
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26. MOEYERSONS C, Embrechts E, Hanssen B, Firouzi M, et al
    Mapping the longitudinal trajectories of postural control and functional activity after stroke using clinical and sensor-based assessments: protocol of the FOSTER prospective cohort study.
    BMJ Open. 2026;16:e121574.
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    Brain

27. ZANELLO M, Carron R, Landre E, Filipescu C, et al
    Jean Bancaud (1921-93): clinician, thinker and pioneer of epileptology at Sainte-Anne Hospital.
    Brain. 2026 Aug 18:awag280. doi: 10.1093.
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    Circ Arrhythm Electrophysiol

28. RAO A, Ravi V, Murthi M, Chikatimalla R, et al
    Left Atrial Appendage Closure Versus Oral Anticoagulation in Atrial Fibrillation: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.
    Circ Arrhythm Electrophysiol. 2026 Aug 21:e015245.
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    Circ Cardiovasc Interv

29. BAINEY KR, Berry C, Gibson CM, McCartney P, et al
    Intracoronary Low-Dose Thrombolysis in Primary PCI for STEMI: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
    Circ Cardiovasc Interv. 2026 Aug 20:e016897.
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    Circ Heart Fail

30. STONE GW, Lindenfeld J, Zile MR, Anker SD, et al
    Modeling Individual Patient Outcomes After Interatrial Shunt Treatment in Heart Failure With Reduced and Preserved Ejection Fraction: The RELIEVE-HF Trial.
    Circ Heart Fail. 2026 Aug 4:e014100. doi: 10.1161/CIRCHEARTFAILURE.125.014100.
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31. RAME JE, Bachamanda Somesh D, Lanfear D, Fudim M, et al
    Microcurrent Therapy in Cardiac Repair: Bridging Mechanistic Biology and Clinical Evidence.
    Circ Heart Fail. 2026 Aug 19:e014407. doi: 10.1161/CIRCHEARTFAILURE.126.014407.
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    Circulation

32. ZHANG F, Cusick JK, Liang J, Wang F, et al
    YAP Promotes Microtubule Growth to Facilitate Sarcomere Disassembly in Adult Cardiomyocytes.
    Circulation. 2026 Aug 11:10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.126.080761.
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33. BONACA MP, Canonico ME, Li N, Sasiela WJ, et al
    Bempedoic Acid and First and Recurrent Limb Outcomes in Statin-Intolerant Patients With Peripheral Artery Disease: Insights From the CLEAR Outcomes Trial.
    Circulation. 2026 Aug 18. doi: 10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.125.078469.
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34. PLUTZKY J, Bogdanski P, Colhoun HM, Dagdelen S, et al
    Effect of Semaglutide on the Inflammatory Biomarker High-Sensitivity CRP in Patients With Established Cardiovascular Disease and Overweight or Obesity in SELECT: A Prespecified Secondary Analysis.
    Circulation. 2026 Aug 18. doi: 10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.125.074482.
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35. MIAO ZW, Chen CX, Wang P, Zheng SL, et al
    Metrnl Reduces Thrombosis and Acute Myocardial Injury Through Inhibition of Platelet Activation via CD36 Receptor Degradation.
    Circulation. 2026 Aug 18. doi: 10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.126.077134.
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    Cochrane Database Syst Rev

36. QIN Y, Li M, Li Y, Ma M, et al
    Brain-computer interface training for motor recovery after stroke.
    Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2026;8:CD015065.
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    Heart

37. TOMASDOTTIR M, Oldgren J, Lindback J, Benz A, et al
    NT-proBNP in relation to clinical characteristics and cardiovascular outcomes in non-anticoagulated patients with atrial fibrillation.
    Heart. 2026 Aug 17:heartjnl-2026-328033. doi: 10.1136/heartjnl-2026-328033.
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    Int J Stroke

38. EDWARDSON MA, Braun RG, Aldridge CM, Akinyemi R, et al
    Molecular biomarkers in stroke recovery: Consensus-based core recommendations from the fourth Stroke Recovery and Rehabilitation Roundtable.
    Int J Stroke. 2026 Aug 18:17474930261475960. doi: 10.1177/17474930261475960.
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    J Cereb Blood Flow Metab

39. WU S, Luo LH, Gao Y, Nan G, et al
    EXPRESS: Spleen-mediated inflammation in ischemic stroke: mechanisms and targeted therapeutic strategies.
    J Cereb Blood Flow Metab. 2026 Aug 19:271678X261482070.
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    J Neuroeng Rehabil

40. JI Y, Han Y, Zhou H, Lu Q, et al
    Efficacy and hematological markers of tDCS combined with aerobic exercise in improving executive function in patients with PSCI.
    J Neuroeng Rehabil. 2026;23:243.
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41. CONTI FM, Gassert R, Doganci N, Guggisberg AG, et al
    Network-oriented neurorehabilitation after stroke: a paradigmatic approach.
    J Neuroeng Rehabil. 2026;23:240.
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    J Stroke Cerebrovasc Dis

42. SKOLARUS LE, Addington EL, Bi R, Lin CC, et al
    Changes in disability and wellbeing after stroke.
    J Stroke Cerebrovasc Dis. 2026;35:108708.
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43. AFIA M, Abdelraheam A, Vallamchetla SK, Ramadan DQ, et al
    Hyperhomocysteinemia and the risk of silent brain infarcts: systematic review and meta-analysis.
    J Stroke Cerebrovasc Dis. 2026;35:108712.
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44. ZAHRAN A, Bdair M, Milhem F, Jallad H, et al
    Neurocognitive outcomes and survival with high- vs low-intensity statins in stroke survivors: A propensity score-matched cohort (2010-2025).
    J Stroke Cerebrovasc Dis. 2026;35:108721.
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45. LIU X, Huang P, Wu L, Cai L, et al
    Effects of brain-computer interface-based training on post-stroke lower limb rehabilitation: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
    J Stroke Cerebrovasc Dis. 2026;35:108711.
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46. PEI J, Li Y, Song H, Xiong H, et al
    Association of five dietary indices with all-cause mortality in stroke survivors: A national cohort study.
    J Stroke Cerebrovasc Dis. 2026;35:108699.
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47. WIJAYA JH, Consuegra MDQ, Perez-Chadid DA, Azmi A, et al
    Socioeconomic and Sociodemographic Factors and Utilization of Revascularization Surgery in Moyamoya Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
    J Stroke Cerebrovasc Dis. 2026 Aug 21:108735.
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48. STEFANOU MI, Panagiotopoulos E, Theodorou A, Papagiannopoulou G, et al
    Serum Lipoprotein(a) and Hemorrhagic Stroke Risk: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
    J Stroke Cerebrovasc Dis. 2026 Aug 19:108733.
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49. HASHMI TM, Azam Raja HA, Tariq Z, Ahmed F, et al
    Adjunctive Middle Meningeal Artery Embolization After Surgical Evacuation of Chronic Subdural Hematoma: An Updated Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.
    J Stroke Cerebrovasc Dis. 2026 Aug 19:108729.
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50. LIU Z, Zhao X, Yang Z, Zhang L, et al
    Immuno-Metabolic Interactions Along the Microbiota-Gut-Brain Axis in Ischemic Stroke: A Narrative Review.
    J Stroke Cerebrovasc Dis. 2026 Aug 19:108731.
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51. BALAMI JS, Ford GA, Buchan AM, Gray A, et al
    Cost-effectiveness of mechanical thrombectomy for acute ischemic stroke: generalizability across implementation settings.
    J Stroke Cerebrovasc Dis. 2026 Aug 19:108730.
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52. EICHEL R, Teitcher M, Mausbach S, Poplavska A, et al
    Post-Endovascular Thrombectomy Perfusion Imaging (CT and MR) as a Prognostic Biomarker and Patient-Selection Tool for Adjuvant Therapy: A Systematic Review, Meta-Analysis, and Clinical Threshold Framework.
    J Stroke Cerebrovasc Dis. 2026 Aug 17:108728.
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    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg

53. GOLDSTEIN DJ, Soltesz EG, Batsides G, Bhama JK, et al
    Preemptive Transvalvular Mechanical Circulatory Support is Safe and Feasible in High-Risk Cardiac Surgery Patients: Results of IMPACT.
    J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2026 Aug 21:S0022-5223(26)01224.
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    JAMA

54. CHANG Y
    Intra-Arterial Alteplase After Successful Thrombectomy for Acute Ischemic Stroke.
    JAMA. 2026 Aug 20. doi: 10.1001/jama.2026.13262.
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55. CHAMORRO A, Renu A, Singla A
    Intra-Arterial Alteplase After Successful Thrombectomy for Acute Ischemic Stroke-Reply.
    JAMA. 2026 Aug 20. doi: 10.1001/jama.2026.13265.
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    JAMA Neurol

56. SCHUBERT KM, Ferreira-Atuesta C, Soma A, Zelano J, et al
    Safety of Antiseizure Medications During Direct Oral Anticoagulant Therapy in Epilepsy.
    JAMA Neurol. 2026 Aug 17:e262712. doi: 10.1001/jamaneurol.2026.2712.
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57. PLUVINAGE JV, Acero-Garces D, Greco G, Moseley CE, et al
    Anti-CD320 Autoantibodies and Central Nervous System Vitamin B12 Deficiency in Idiopathic Myelopathy.
    JAMA Neurol. 2026 Aug 17:e262778. doi: 10.1001/jamaneurol.2026.2778.
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    Lancet

58. BANERJEE G, Edgren G, Zhao J, Ferguson NM, et al
    Risk of transmission of amyloid beta pathology via transfused blood products.
    Lancet. 2026;408:753-760.
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    Neurol Educ

59. FAGUNDES TP, de Andrade JBC, Mota AMSA, Nishimura VDMR, et al
    Education Research: Validation of an AI-Powered Educational Platform for Neuroanatomical Localization and Stroke Syndrome Recognition: A Multicenter Study.
    Neurol Educ. 2026;5:e200350.
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    Neurology

60. GERSCHENFELD G, Alamowitch S
    IV Thrombolysis Plus Endovascular Thrombectomy: Low ASPECTS, High Rewards?
    Neurology. 2026;107:e218531.
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61. HUANG X, Xu J, Saver JL, Xu H, et al
    Effect of Baseline ASPECTS on Tenecteplase Efficacy Before Thrombectomy in Acute Large-Vessel Occlusion Stroke: A Post Hoc Analysis of the BRIDGE-TNK Randomized Trial.
    Neurology. 2026;107:e218467.
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62. BAIK M, Jeon J, Yoo J, Kim J, et al
    Effect of a >/=50% Reduction in Low-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol From Baseline in Patients With Ischemic Stroke.
    Neurology. 2026;107:e218491.
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    PLoS One

63. LOKUNARANGODA NC, Wimalasundera AR, Perera MHMTS, Idampitiya D, et al
    Post-acute and long-term cardiovascular effects following dengue infection: A systematic review protocol.
    PLoS One. 2026;21:e0356838.
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64. MACPHEE C, Eskes G, Mackinnon SP, Champod AS, et al
    EMPATH protocol: Randomized, double-blind trial of an Engaging and Mobile Prism Adaptation Treatment for spatial neglect in Home and rehabilitation settings.
    PLoS One. 2026;21:e0356055.
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    Stroke

65. NG F, Wu C, Chamorro A, Zi W, et al
    Intraarterial Thrombolysis: Past, Present, Future.
    Stroke. 2026 Aug 17. doi: 10.1161/STROKEAHA.126.052342.
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66. ZHANG M, Wu X, Qu Y, Zhang J, et al
    Thrombus Perviousness Is Associated With Differential Treatment Outcomes Following IVT and EVT in MeVO Stroke.
    Stroke. 2026 Aug 17. doi: 10.1161/STROKEAHA.126.055948.
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67. JIANG Y, Xu L, Wang X, Xue M, et al
    Projection of Stroke Incidence and Costs in China: 2022 to 2050.
    Stroke. 2026 Aug 18. doi: 10.1161/STROKEAHA.125.054522.
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68. MCCABE JJ, Lemmens R, Purroy F, Walsh C, et al
    Colchicine for Secondary Prevention After Stroke According to the Presence of Atherosclerosis.
    Stroke. 2026 Aug 20. doi: 10.1161/STROKEAHA.126.056561.
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    World Neurosurg

69. SHANSHAN M, Zhen Kun X, Bing W, Duan Y, et al
    The Impact of Rapid Transfer on the Prognosis of Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage: A Multi-center Cohort Study.
    World Neurosurg. 2026 Aug 21:125269. doi: 10.1016/j.wneu.2026.125269.
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70. GE HM, Zhang XB, Liang ZH, Chang MZ, et al
    The ATTAIN Technique (Amplatz lefT guiding caTheter pArtIal deploymeNt): An Alternative Approach for Transradial Stenting of Low-Origin Vertebral Artery Ostial Stenosis.
    World Neurosurg. 2026 Aug 20:125262. doi: 10.1016/j.wneu.2026.125262.
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