BackgroundDepression after stroke is a distressing problem that may be associated with other
negative health outcomes.AimsTo estimate the natural history, predictors and outcomes of …

Background—Treatment for venous thromboembolism (VTE) is highly effective in preventing
morbidity and mortality, yet pulmonary embolism (PE) accounts for up to 25% of early …

This paper reviews the current evidence for the association between socioeconomic status
and stroke incidence, survival, mortality, and other outcomes. The evidence is strongest for …

We show how a given probability distribution can be approximated by an arbitrary distribution
in terms of a series expansion involving second and higher moments. This theoretical …

The corrosion protection afforded by cerium, lanthanum and praseodymium conversion
coatings formed on pure magnesium and a magnesium alloy, WE43, has been studied using dc …

Objective: To explore the attitudes and beliefs of stroke patients identified by professionals
as having either “high” or “low” motivation for rehabilitation. Design: Qualitative study with …

Background and Purpose— Development of interventions to manage patients with stroke
after discharge from the hospital requires estimates of need. This study estimates the …

Two previous pan-European consensus meetings, the 1995 and 2006 Helsingborg meetings,
were convened to review the scientific evidence and the state of current services to identify …

OBJECTIVES: To identify factors that were associated with cognitive impairment 3 months
after stroke, and to examine the associations of cognitive impairment with stroke outcomes up …

Background and Purpose— Stroke is a common long-term condition with an increasing
incidence as the population ages. This study evaluates temporal changes in the prevalence of …