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Free Subscription 12.01.2026 2 Ann Neurol 6 BMC Neurol 1 BMJ 3 BMJ Case Rep 4 BMJ Open 1 Brain 4 Cerebrovasc Dis 1 Circ Arrhythm Electrophysiol 1 Cochrane Database Syst Rev 1 Eur Heart J 2 Int J Cardiol 3 Int J Stroke 5 J Am Coll Cardiol 2 J Am Geriatr Soc 4 J Neuroeng Rehabil 12 J Stroke Cerebrovasc Dis 1 JAMA 1 JAMA Neurol 1 N Engl J Med 1 Nat Rev Neurol 11 Neurology 3 PLoS One 3 Stroke 3 Stroke Vasc Interv Neurol

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Ann Neurol

1. METANIS I, Shu L, Akpokiere F, Jubran H, et al
   Effects of Intradural Extension of Extracranial Cervical Artery Dissection on Outcomes: A Secondary Analysis From the STOP-CAD Study.
   Ann Neurol. 2026 Jan 8. doi: 10.1002/ana.78151.
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2. KIMBALL TN, Tack RWP, Parodi L, Prapiadou S, et al
   Longitudinal Trajectories of Brain Health Risk Factors Measured by the Brain Care Score and Risk of Stroke, Dementia, and Depression.
   Ann Neurol. 2026 Jan 9. doi: 10.1002/ana.78145.
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   BMC Neurol

3. NG SSM, Chen P, Li S, Chan PWT, et al
   Psychometric properties of functional gait assessment in people with stroke.
   BMC Neurol. 2026 Jan 3. doi: 10.1186/s12883-025-04591.
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4. AHIATSI M, Milot MH, Flaive A, Leonard G, et al
   Tasting pain-relief through tongue stimulation: results from a feasibility study looking into the use of cranial nerve non-invasive neuromodulation in healthy individuals and chronic poststroke patients.
   BMC Neurol. 2026 Jan 2. doi: 10.1186/s12883-025-04498.
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5. PIAO ZS, Wang YF, Cheng K
   Association of early acetaminophen administration with mortality among critically ill patients with ischemic stroke: a retrospective cohort study.
   BMC Neurol. 2026 Jan 6. doi: 10.1186/s12883-025-04553.
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6. HU X, Liu X, Fan Y, Lei H, et al
   Progress on using CTA-based vessel distance index to predict futile recanalization: a retrospective observational study.
   BMC Neurol. 2026 Jan 9. doi: 10.1186/s12883-025-04603.
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7. CAI J, Zhao L, Wang L, Yang W, et al
   Construction of a prediction model for large-artery atherosclerosis ischemic stroke based on blood biomarkers and ultrasonic imaging.
   BMC Neurol. 2026 Jan 9. doi: 10.1186/s12883-025-04617.
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8. HUO G, Huang J, Zhang J, Zhou D, et al
   Joint association of body mass index, abdominal obesity, and triglyceride-glucose index with stroke risk: insights from the China health and retirement longitudinal study.
   BMC Neurol. 2025 Dec 1. doi: 10.1186/s12883-025-04558.
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   BMJ

9. WANG C, Gu H, Huo X, Yuan B, et al
   Edaravone dexborneol versus placebo on functional outcomes in patients with acute ischaemic stroke undergoing endovascular thrombectomy (TASTE-2): randomised controlled trial.
   BMJ. 2026;392:e086850.
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   BMJ Case Rep

10. MACKAY K, Dinh CA, Dugani SB
    Management of an inferior vena cava thrombus with comorbid intracranial haemorrhage and cerebral amyloid angiopathy.
    BMJ Case Rep. 2026;19:e268377.
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11. DEBS L, Carr C, Cliett J, Guirgiutiu DV, et al
    Endovascular angioplasty and stenting of a persistent trigeminal artery in acute ischaemic stroke.
    BMJ Case Rep. 2026;19:e269633.
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12. MORIYAMA T, Okazaki S, Abe H, Hirose Y, et al
    Atrial cardiomyopathy as a potential embolic source in large vessel occlusion.
    BMJ Case Rep. 2026;19:e269207.
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    BMJ Open

13. QIAN Y, Roque CR, Woods B, Iglesias Urrutia CP, et al
    Economic evaluation protocol for the PRevention Of sudden cardiac death aFter myocardial Infarction by Defibrillator implantation: the PROFID EHRA trial.
    BMJ Open. 2026;16:e097495.
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14. CHENG Y, Yang J, Zheng H, Yin H, et al
    Sex-specific machine learning models for carotid plaque prediction in individuals with fatty liver disease: a cross-sectional study.
    BMJ Open. 2026;16:e100402.
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15. ESSA H, Johnston B, Lip GYH, Ortega-Martorell S, et al
    Intelligent monitoring to predict atrial fibrillation (NOTE-AF): clinical study 1 for the 'Health virtual twins for the personalised management of stroke related to atrial fibrillation (TARGET)' project - a protocol for a prospective cohort analysis.
    BMJ Open. 2026;16:e099658.
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16. ZANG S, Ye M, Qi W, Wu Z, et al
    Factors influencing participation of patients who had a stroke in rehabilitation shared decision-making: a qualitative meta-synthesis.
    BMJ Open. 2026;16:e103985.
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    Brain

17. DOUGLASS A, Halpern C, Maggirwa SB
    Occludin takes centre stage in HIV defence and stroke.
    Brain. 2026 Jan 10:awag013. doi: 10.1093.
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    Cerebrovasc Dis

18. VARGAS A, Cherian L, Conners JJ, Dafer RM, et al
    Language Discordance in Telestroke Thrombolysis Recommendations.
    Cerebrovasc Dis. 2026 Jan 8:1-8. doi: 10.1159/000550326.
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19. HUANG Y, Zhang Z, Wang Y, Ye C, et al
    Clinical and imaging features of Dynamic Evolution after Reperfusion-related Intracerebral Hemorrhage (DESIRE): rationale and protocol for a longitudinal observational study.
    Cerebrovasc Dis. 2026 Jan 8:1-13. doi: 10.1159/000550329.
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    Retraction Statement.
    Cerebrovasc Dis. 2025;54:630.
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21. REUTER N, Seitz RJ, Turowski B
    Volumetric Infarct Size Predicts Secondary Hemorrhagic Transformation of Ischemic Stroke.
    Cerebrovasc Dis. 2026 Jan 5:1-16. doi: 10.1159/000550278.
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    Circ Arrhythm Electrophysiol

22. NAKAYAMA M, Yagi R, Katsumata Y, Oki M, et al
    Convolutional Neural Network Models Leverage Morphological Rather Than Temporal Features to Detect Myocardial Diseases From 12-Lead Electrocardiograms.
    Circ Arrhythm Electrophysiol. 2025 Dec 23:e014369.
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    Cochrane Database Syst Rev

23. CLEGG AJ, Hill JE, Mullin DS, Harris C, et al
    Exercise for depression.
    Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2026;1:CD004366.
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    Eur Heart J

24. LOWRES N, Orchard JJ, Freedman B
    Digital heartbeat: wearables for early detection and integrated management of atrial fibrillation.
    Eur Heart J. 2026 Jan 8:ehaf998. doi: 10.1093.
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    Int J Cardiol

25. NYGAARD N, D'Aiuto F, Eriksen AK, Olsen A, et al
    Childhood oral health is associated with the incidence of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease in adulthood.
    Int J Cardiol. 2026 Jan 1:134151. doi: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2025.134151.
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26. WEI S, Lin W, Fang Y, Jian Y, et al
    PM(2.5) constituents and transitions from glycemic states to stroke: Multistate and accelerated failure time analyses of a large cohort.
    Int J Cardiol. 2026;447:134143.
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    Int J Stroke

27. MATHUR P, Huliyappa D, Pv P, Urs V, et al
    Stroke Patterns, Risk factors, Management and Outcomes from Hospital Based Stroke Registries in India.
    Int J Stroke. 2026 Jan 7:17474930251393187. doi: 10.1177/17474930251393187.
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    Corrigendum to: Baseline NIH Stroke Scale is an Inferior Predictor of Functional Outcome in the Era of Acute Stroke Intervention.
    Int J Stroke. 2026 Jan 7:17474930251396400. doi: 10.1177/17474930251396400.
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29. RASING A, Hilkens NA, Leeuw FE
    Young stroke: An update on epidemiology, emerging risk factors, and future research directions.
    Int J Stroke. 2026;21:6-13.
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    J Am Coll Cardiol

30. MARTI-CASTELLOTE PM, Badrouchi S, Claggett B, Xu D, et al
    Using Artificial Intelligence to Adjudicate Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events in Clinical Trials.
    J Am Coll Cardiol. 2025 Nov 9:S0735-1097(25)10066.
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31. HUSSAIN SM, Bjurling J, Yu C, Tonkin AM, et al
    Loss of Y Chromosome and Major Cardiovascular Events in a Prospective Study of Older Men.
    J Am Coll Cardiol. 2026;87:36-45.
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32. LIBBY P, Nordan T, Chiu N, Oren O, et al
    Wondering Y: How Might Loss of the Y Chromosome Promote Cardiovascular Disease in Aging Men?
    J Am Coll Cardiol. 2026;87:46-48.
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33. SACHDEV PS, Bentvelzen AC, Gustafson D, Hansra GK, et al
    Vascular Cognitive Impairment and Dementia: Clinical Features, Neuropathology, and Biomarkers.
    J Am Coll Cardiol. 2026;87:52-76.
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34. GOODALL LS, Lennon MJ, Sachdev PS, Gorelick PB, et al
    Current and Emerging Therapeutic Approaches for Vascular Cognitive Impairment and Dementia.
    J Am Coll Cardiol. 2026;87:77-100.
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    J Am Geriatr Soc

35. LUO L, Parks AL, Oh G, Berry SD, et al
    Patterns of Oral Anticoagulant Use in Atrial Fibrillation Following Transition to Long-Term Care.
    J Am Geriatr Soc. 2026;74:265-268.
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36. MENON G, Wilson M, Li Y, Kim B, et al
    Neighborhood Ambient Air Pollution and Post-Transplant Outcomes in Older Kidney Transplant Recipients.
    J Am Geriatr Soc. 2026 Jan 7:10.1111/jgs.70286. doi: 10.1111/jgs.70286.
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    J Neuroeng Rehabil

37. TACCA N, Levine JT, Heimann MK, Schlink BR, et al
    Leveraging neural drive to assess hand motor function in individuals with chronic stroke.
    J Neuroeng Rehabil. 2026;23:7.
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38. LENG H, Meng Q, Bao C, Zhang N, et al
    Visual and visual-proprioceptive training improve gait via sensory reweighting after chronic stroke: a randomized controlled trial.
    J Neuroeng Rehabil. 2026 Jan 6. doi: 10.1186/s12984-025-01855.
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39. TASKAYA B, Taskaya C
    Robotics and artificial intelligence applications in neurorehabilitation: a bibliometric analysis (2003-2025).
    J Neuroeng Rehabil. 2026 Jan 4. doi: 10.1186/s12984-025-01870.
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40. PRIVITERA L, Lassi M, Dalise S, Azzollini V, et al
    A multimodal machine learning approach to forecast upper limb motor recovery after stroke using kinematic and electromyographic data-a pilot-study.
    J Neuroeng Rehabil. 2026 Jan 5. doi: 10.1186/s12984-025-01796.
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    J Stroke Cerebrovasc Dis

41. OLALUSI OV, Olajide T, Makanjuola AI, Yaria J, et al
    Strokophobia in the stroke care continuum: An under-recognized global phenomenon with profound implications.
    J Stroke Cerebrovasc Dis. 2026 Jan 7:108552.
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42. FAN TH, Lawrence M, Goicoechea EB, Wick A, et al
    Impact of Prehospital Comprehensive Stroke Center vs. Primary Stroke Center Triage Protocol on Outcome of Patients with Spontaneous Intracerebral Hemorrhage.
    J Stroke Cerebrovasc Dis. 2026 Jan 7:108555.
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43. VAN KAMMEN MS, Aaron S, Ferreira JM, Canhao P, et al
    Quality of life after decompressive surgery for severe cerebral venous thrombosis.
    J Stroke Cerebrovasc Dis. 2026 Jan 5:108549.
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44. ALI H, Shehzad R, Ahmed U, Abualown Y, et al
    Safety and efficacy of adjunctive Tirofiban and Eptifibatide in acute ischemic stroke: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
    J Stroke Cerebrovasc Dis. 2026 Jan 5:108550.
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45. LI C, Gu H, Yang K, Chen Z, et al
    Outcomes of Low-Dose Versus Standard-Dose Alteplase in Acute Ischemic Stroke Patients Aged Over 80 Years: A Real-World Propensity Score-Matched Study from China.
    J Stroke Cerebrovasc Dis. 2026 Jan 4:108548.
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46. HOU L, Tang J, Zhang L, Li Y, et al
    Association between cumulative changes of the triglyceride glucose index and incidence of Cardio-cerebral vascular diseases in a population with cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic syndrome stage 0-3: a nationwide prospective cohort study.
    J Stroke Cerebrovasc Dis. 2026;35:108540.
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47. LAZZARI S, Mutti C, Bozzetti F, Genovese A, et al
    Post-stroke epilepsy in revascularized versus not revascularized stroke patients: A prospective cohort study.
    J Stroke Cerebrovasc Dis. 2026;35:108544.
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48. DELHEY LM, Zelner J, Shi X, Morgenstern LB, et al
    Access to neighborhood destinations that offer opportunities for physical activity and socialization is associated with favorable post-stroke outcomes.
    J Stroke Cerebrovasc Dis. 2026;35:108545.
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49. GAO Y, Huyan M, Wu Y, Dai Z, et al
    Management of intracranial aneurysms: a 2024 nationwide study from China.
    J Stroke Cerebrovasc Dis. 2026 Jan 2:108546.
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50. WIJAYA JH, Consuegra MQ, Perez-Chadid DA, Azmi A, et al
    The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Estimating Stroke Events in Moyamoya Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Diagnostic Test Accuracy.
    J Stroke Cerebrovasc Dis. 2026 Jan 2:108542.
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51. COMER AR, Bartlett S, Holloway R, Creutzfeldt CJ, et al
    Documented Goals of Care Conversations with Hospitalized Patients after Severe Stroke.
    J Stroke Cerebrovasc Dis. 2026 Jan 2:108541.
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52. GUO S, Qu B, Wang Q, Sun Y, et al
    Global and Regional Burden of Ischemic Stroke Attributable to Smoking and High Alcohol Use from 1990 to 2021, with Projections to 2050.
    J Stroke Cerebrovasc Dis. 2026 Jan 2:108543.
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    JAMA

53. LE GAL G, Robert-Ebadi H, Thiruganasambandamoorthy V, Moustafa F, et al
    Age-Adjusted D-Dimer Cutoff Levels to Rule Out Deep Vein Thrombosis.
    JAMA. 2026 Jan 5:e2521561. doi: 10.1001/jama.2025.21561.
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    JAMA Neurol

54. LAPIDAIRE W, Kitt J, Krasner S, Bateman PA, et al
    Brain Volumes After Hypertensive Pregnancy and Postpartum Blood Pressure Management: A POP-HT Randomized Clinical Trial Imaging Substudy.
    JAMA Neurol. 2026 Jan 5:e255145. doi: 10.1001/jamaneurol.2025.5145.
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    N Engl J Med

55. PASRICHA PJ, Talley NJ
    Functional Dyspepsia.
    N Engl J Med. 2026;394:166-176.
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    Nat Rev Neurol

56. GILAT M, Nonnekes J, Factor SA, Bloem BR, et al
    An updated definition of freezing of gait.
    Nat Rev Neurol. 2026 Jan 9. doi: 10.1038/s41582-025-01179.
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    Neurology

57. PETERSEN NH, Begunova L, Olexa M, Kumar A, et al
    Autoregulation-Guided Blood Pressure Targets After Stroke Thrombectomy: Impact on Secondary Brain Injury and Neurologic Outcomes.
    Neurology. 2026;106:e214577.
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58. LEUNG WCY, Tanaka T, Donahue RA, Chan KCW, et al
    Development and International Validation of a Novel Imaging-Based Risk Score (IsCHEMiA) for the Prediction of Poststroke Epilepsy.
    Neurology. 2026;106:e214486.
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59. HAWKES MA, Rabinstein AA
    Optimal Blood Pressure After Stroke Thrombectomy: We Are Not All the Same.
    Neurology. 2026;106:e214640.
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60. KIM C, Chetan D, Kazazian V, Alzamil J, et al
    Prevalence of Ischemic Brain Injury in Neonates With Congenital Heart Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
    Neurology. 2026;106:e214569.
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61. IOLI P
    Reader Response: Tenecteplase vs Alteplase in Acute Ischemic Stroke Within 4.5 Hours: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Trials.
    Neurology. 2026;106:e210285.
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62. GANESH A, Galetta SL
    Editors' Note: The Evidence-Based Transition From Alteplase Toward Tenecteplase for Thrombolysis In Acute Ischemic Stroke.
    Neurology. 2026;106:e214545.
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63. PALAIODIMOU L, Tsivgoulis G
    Author Response: Tenecteplase vs Alteplase in Acute Ischemic Stroke Within 4.5 Hours: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Trials.
    Neurology. 2026;106:e213324.
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64. HUANG J
    Reader Response: Tenecteplase vs Alteplase in Acute Ischemic Stroke Within 4.5 Hours: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Trials.
    Neurology. 2026;106:e210312.
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65. PALAIODIMOU L, Tsivgoulis G
    Author Response: Tenecteplase vs Alteplase in Acute Ischemic Stroke Within 4.5 Hours: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Trials.
    Neurology. 2026;106:e210311.
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66. LUSK JB, Wilson LE, Moore C, Yarnell S, et al
    Calcitonin Gene-Related Peptide Inhibitors and Cardiovascular Events in Patients With Migraine: A Retrospective, Observational Cohort Study.
    Neurology. 2026;106:e214479.
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67. KAMTCHUM-TATUENE J, Lekoubou A
    Optimal Prediction of Poststroke Epilepsy: Are We There Yet?
    Neurology. 2026;106:e214583.
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    PLoS One

68. GALIYEVA D, Khamitova Z, Zhankorazova A, Nurkesh A, et al
    Reliability of pressure-volume loop parameters derived from transthoracic echocardiography in patients undergoing hemodialysis.
    PLoS One. 2026;21:e0340206.
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69. ABDULAI SB, Karikari JK, Tembo P, Habumugisha T, et al
    In-hospital survival and predictors of mortality among stroke patients at a tertiary hospital in Ghana: A retrospective cohort study.
    PLoS One. 2026;21:e0340447.
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70. SHENOY A, Schneeberg A, Tembo T, Todd RM, et al
    Relationship between the Rate of Perceived Stability, electrodermal activity and task performance during balance challenges in chronic stroke.
    PLoS One. 2026;21:e0322825.
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    Stroke

71. FEGHALI J, Ruchika F, Horowitz MA, Xu R, et al
    Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonists and Decreased Subarachnoid Hemorrhage Risk in Patients With Intracranial Aneurysm.
    Stroke. 2026 Jan 6. doi: 10.1161/STROKEAHA.125.053599.
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72. REVILL KP, Rizor E, Haut MW, Grafton ST, et al
    Mean Motor Disconnectivity Predicts Hand Function Impairment After Stroke: Beyond Motor Cortex Output.
    Stroke. 2026 Jan 7. doi: 10.1161/STROKEAHA.125.052559.
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73. KIM JH, Park D, Yoo J, Kim J, et al
    Multimodal Antiatherosclerotic Effects of Clinical-Grade Mesenchymal Stem Cell-Derived Extracellular Vesicles.
    Stroke. 2026 Jan 8. doi: 10.1161/STROKEAHA.125.052894.
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    Stroke Vasc Interv Neurol

74. BAHR-HOSSEINI M, Asghariahmadabad M, Bikson M, Saver JL, et al
    Changes in Oxygen Metabolism Biomarkers of Ischemic Tissue Treated With Electrical Stimulation.
    Stroke Vasc Interv Neurol. 2026;6:e002094.
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75. COSTA M, O'Leary S, Young CC, Kan P, et al
    Impact of Antivascular Endothelial Growth Factor Therapy in Chronic Subdural Hematoma Patients: A Propensity-Matched Multi-Institutional Cohort Study.
    Stroke Vasc Interv Neurol. 2026;6:e001871.
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76. AZIZ YN, Aragon Garcia R, Plummer P, Affan M, et al
    Neurointerventional Practice Change Following Distal Medium Vessel Occlusion Randomized Controlled Trials: A Survey.
    Stroke Vasc Interv Neurol. 2026;6:e001965.
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