Lancet neurology
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Dementia is a major health concern for which prevention and treatment strategies remain elusive. Lowering high blood pressure with specific antihypertensive medications (AHMs) could reduce the burden of disease. We investigated whether specific AHM classes reduced the risk for dementia. ⋯ The Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Foundation and the National Institute on Aging Intramural Research Program.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study
A support programme for secondary prevention in patients with transient ischaemic attack and minor stroke (INSPiRE-TMS): an open-label, randomised controlled trial.
Patients with recent stroke or transient ischaemic attack are at high risk for a further vascular event, possibly leading to permanent disability or death. Although evidence-based treatments for secondary prevention are available, many patients do not achieve recommended behavioural modifications and pharmaceutical prevention targets in the long-term. We aimed to investigate whether a support programme for enhanced secondary prevention can reduce the frequency of recurrent vascular events. ⋯ German Federal Ministry of Education and Research, Pfizer, and German Stroke Foundation.
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Letter Case Reports
Neuromyelitis optica in patients with increased interferon alpha concentrations.