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Background Intracranial atherosclerosis is associated with frequent stroke recurrence. High resolution vessel wall magnetic resonance imaging (HRMRI) can provide atheroma information related to its vulnerability. Aims We performed HRMRI in stroke patients with intracranial atherosclerosis to determine whether plaque characteristics from vessel wall imaging can predict future stroke recurrence. Methods Between July 2011 and June 2013, acute stroke patients with symptomatic intracranial atheroscle

<h3>Objectives:</h3> Prospective findings have not been consistent for folate, vitamin B₁₂ and homocysteine concentrations as predictors of dementia. This study aimed to investigate both baseline concentrations of folate, vitamin B₁₂ and homocysteine and changes in these concentrations as predictors/correlates of incident dementia. <h3>Methods:</h3> Of 625 elderly patients without dementia at baseline, 518 (83%) were followed over a 2.4 year period and were clinically asses

Electrochromic devices (ECDs) exhibit significant potential as emerging electronics for applications associated with smart windows. They can dynamically control solar radiation consumption in buildings and vehicles to enhance efficiency. However, because smart windows are not optimized for high performance, and most are manufactured based on glass form, the large-area manufacturing process is complex and hinders its applicability to electrochromic (EC) devices. In this study, an ECD was fabricat

Shorter limb length was associated with lower childhood socioeconomic status, as estimated by the presence/duration of formal education. It was also independently associated with dementia and Alzheimer's disease. Sex differences in this association might be explained by gender disadvantage in early life for this cohort or by different associations with health states (for example, cardiovascular disease) later in life.

Patients with advanced stage adult MMD tended to have ischaemic lesions involving the cortex and posterior part of the brain and the stroke mechanism in these patients was largely associated with haemodynamic compromise. Our results suggest that the lesion pattern of ischaemic stroke may change along with the extent of arterial involvement.

Vulnerable symptomatic plaque as determined by a high-resolution magnetic resonance imaging technique is associated with artery-to-artery embolic infarction.This novel imaging technique can provide information about intracranial atherosclerosis in vivo, which can predict the infarction pattern.

Predialysis BUN is related to RLS symptom severity. Further studies on the underlying mechanism are needed.

Meningitis is a rare complication of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), potentially leading to a fatal outcome. The demographic, clinical, and laboratory features, and the outcomes of meningitis were evaluated in Korean patients with SLE. In a retrospective medical record review of 1420 SLE patients, 20 patients who had developed septic or aseptic meningitis were identified. In 11 patients, the causative microorganisms were identified ('septic meningitis'), and Cryptococcus neoformans was the m