This study examined whether dietary intake levels of magnesium, potassium or calcium affect the risk of strokes.

This review examined sleep as a parameter in recovery in stroke patients. The authors concluded that stroke patients have poorer sleep than healthy people.

This study investigated whether anticoagulants were effective at preventing second stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation, and when treatment should be started. They concluded that anticoagulants are more effective than antiplatelets, and are most effective when administered between 4 and 14 days after the first stroke.

The current article discusses the updated criteria and definitions for different types of stroke.

This study looked at how intensity of rehabilitation may affect the risk of death in stroke patients. The authors determined that high intensity rehabilitation was associated with a decrease in mortality risk following stroke.

This review aimed to describe the benefits of physical activity and cognitive training for stroke patients. The authors concluded that aerobic exercise combined with resistance exercise was more beneficial than either alone.

The authors examined the prevalence of kidney (renal) damage and impaired renal function in patients post-stroke. They concluded that following stroke patients have a higher incidence of renal damage, especially elderly women, patients with a physical disability and patients with diabetes. 

This article described the link between sleep wake disturbances and stroke incidence, recovery and recurrence. The authors concluded that sleep wake disturbances are a risk factor for stroke and negatively affect recovery.

The authors aimed to determine whether prediabetes was a risk factor for recurring stroke in patients with TIA or minor stroke. They concluded that prediabetes increases the risk of stroke in this population of patients.

This study investigated if edoxaban is better than warfarin for preventing stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation and blood clots.