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    February 2025
  1. KJOLHEDE EA, Carlsen HK, Martyn O, Svensson L, et al
    Hospitalisation from seasonal influenza among persons with type 1 diabetes: a cohort study from the Swedish National Diabetes Register.
    BMJ Open. 2025;15:e084165.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  2. MORRIS JH, Irvine LA, Breckenridge J, Farre A, et al
    Keeping Active with Texting after Stroke (KATS): a single-arm feasibility and acceptability study of a behavioural intervention to promote community-based physical activity after stroke rehabilitation.
    BMJ Open. 2025;15:e093838.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  3. LABORANTE R, Delvinioti A, Tudor AM, Lenkowicz J, et al
    Temporal trends in guideline-recommended medical therapy after an acute heart failure decompensation event: an observational analysis from Generator Heart Failure DataMart.
    BMJ Open. 2025;15:e088998.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  4. NORTOFT M, Sorensen D, Aadal L
    Nutritional interventions to prevent and reduce overweight and obesity during postacute stroke rehabilitation: a scoping review protocol.
    BMJ Open. 2025;15:e092156.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  5. ZIAI W, Woo D, Sansing L, Hanley D, et al
    The REpeated ASSEssment of SurvivorS in intracerebral haemorrhage: protocol for a multicentre, prospective observational study.
    BMJ Open. 2025;15:e094322.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  6. SEXTON E, O'Flaherty M, Hickey A, Williams DJ, et al
    Forecasting stroke and stroke-driven dementia in a rapidly ageing population: a model-based analysis of alternative projection scenarios for Ireland.
    BMJ Open. 2025;15:e091557.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  7. SORENSEN VFI, Eddelien HS, Butt JH, Kruuse C, et al
    Patient-reported symptoms and admission pathways in stroke mimics versus confirmed stroke or transient ischaemic attack: a cross-sectional observational study.
    BMJ Open. 2025;15:e088014.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  8. HAMILTON E, Shone L, Reynolds C, Wu J, et al
    Perceptions of healthcare professionals on the use of a risk prediction model to inform atrial fibrillation screening: qualitative interview study in English primary care.
    BMJ Open. 2025;15:e091675.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  9. CHEN Y, Xia N, Li J, Liang W, et al
    Effect of intermittent theta burst stimulation combined with acoustic startle priming motor training on upper limb motor function and neural plasticity in stroke individuals: study protocol for a randomised controlled proof-of-concept trial.
    BMJ Open. 2025;15:e090049.
    PubMed     Abstract available


    January 2025
  10. FITZHUGH C, Jones H, Foweather L, Lip GYH, et al
    Exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation for patients with atrial fibrillation receiving catheter ablation: protocol for a feasibility randomised controlled trial (RCT) with embedded process evaluation.
    BMJ Open. 2025;15:e088460.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  11. BUTCHER T, Warland A, Stewart V, Aweid B, et al
    Rehabilitation using virtual gaming for Hospital and hOMe-Based training for the Upper limb in acute and subacute Stroke (RHOMBUS II): results of a feasibility randomised controlled trial.
    BMJ Open. 2025;15:e089672.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  12. HE W, Cai Y, Hao C, Chen Z, et al
    Effectiveness of using implementation frameworks to facilitate the implementation of a stroke management guideline in the traditional Chinese medicine hospitals in China: protocol for a factorial randomised controlled trial.
    BMJ Open. 2025;15:e078103.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  13. VAKIL P, Ferre P, Higgins J, Beaulieu LD, et al
    Descriptive retrospective cross-sectional study of rehabilitation care for poststroke users in Quebec during the COVID-19 pandemic.
    BMJ Open. 2025;15:e082602.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  14. MIAZGA E, Reed C, Olsthoorn A, Fan I, et al
    Investigating the implementation of a Trial of Labour After Caesarean (TOLAC) delivery bundle with respect to decreasing caesarean delivery rates: a multisite quality improvement initiative.
    BMJ Open. 2025;15:e088734.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  15. BILAK JM, Squire I, Wormleighton JV, Brown RL, et al
    The Protocol for the Multi-Ethnic, multi-centre raNdomised controlled trial of a low-energy Diet for improving functional status in heart failure with Preserved ejection fraction (AMEND Preserved).
    BMJ Open. 2025;15:e094722.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  16. MACARTHUR C, Bick D, Salmon V, Jones E, et al
    Antenatal pelvic floor muscle exercise intervention led by midwives in England to reduce postnatal urinary incontinence: APPEAL feasibility and pilot randomised controlled cluster trial.
    BMJ Open. 2025;15:e091248.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  17. ZOROWITZ RD, Barrenechea LS, Butet S, Groppa S, et al
    How many stroke survivors develop problematic spasticity requiring pharmacological therapy? An international (Europe and USA) observational study protocol.
    BMJ Open. 2025;15:e087404.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  18. LI C, Wu Z, Jiang Y, Zhao Q, et al
    Healthcare-seeking delays and associated factors among immigrant patients with acute ischaemic stroke in Shenzhen: a retrospective observational study.
    BMJ Open. 2025;15:e087156.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  19. LIU J, Huang Z, Luo F, Guo Y, et al
    Effect of metformin on the clinical outcomes of stroke in patients with diabetes: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
    BMJ Open. 2025;15:e092214.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  20. HOBDEN G, Tabone F, Demeyere N
    Research investigating patient and carer psychoeducation needs regarding post-stroke cognition: a scoping review.
    BMJ Open. 2025;15:e084681.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  21. KLIEVERIK VM, Kanning JP, Rissanen IL, Rannikmae K, et al
    Development and external validation of the SMA(2)SH(2)ERS risk prediction model for aneurysmal subarachnoid haemorrhage in the general population: a population-based prospective cohort study.
    BMJ Open. 2025;15:e091756.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  22. DAVARI M, Fatemi B, Sadeghipour P, Kebriaeezadeh A, et al
    Cost-utility analysis of combination medical therapies in chronic coronary syndrome: a comparative study using real-world and patient-level data from Iran.
    BMJ Open. 2025;15:e081953.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  23. MATUSEVICIUS M, Paiva Nunes A, Krishnan M, Egido J, et al
    Safe Implementation of Treatments in Stroke: a study on intravenous thrombolysis in patients over 80 years of age with acute ischaemic stroke.
    BMJ Open. 2025;15:e087454.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  24. CIMEN E, Ng K, Buck BH, Field T, et al
    Importance of infarct topography in determination of stroke mechanism and recurrence risk: a post-hoc analysis of the dabigatran acute treatment of stroke trial.
    BMJ Open. 2025;15:e087704.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  25. HADNORNTUN P, Prawjaeng J, Kongmalai T, Tanvijit P, et al
    Botulinum toxin type A for the treatment of patients with post-stroke spasticity in Thailand: cost-utility and budget impact analysis.
    BMJ Open. 2025;15:e090701.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  26. HU Z, Zhang K, Wu Y, Wang X, et al
    Oxygenation targets for endovascular therapy in acute ischemic stroke patients (Oxy-TARGET): protocol for a single-centre, open-label randomised controlled trial.
    BMJ Open. 2025;15:e086234.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  27. LIAO LY, Wang PY, Zhu Y, Peng QY, et al
    Effects of transcranial magnetic stimulation combined with extracorporeal shockwave therapy for poststroke spasticity: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial.
    BMJ Open. 2025;15:e086300.
    PubMed     Abstract available


    December 2024
  28. WANG Y, Hu X, Cheng L, Guo X, et al
    Pre-diabetes virtual health management community (VHMC) intervention and group interaction management model in China: a randomised clinical trial protocol.
    BMJ Open. 2024;14:e086268.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  29. BROOMFIELD N, Walters M, West RM
    Carer strain in post-stroke emotionalism: a cross-sectional analysis.
    BMJ Open. 2024;14:e084079.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  30. YANG Y, Xu H, Chang W, Li C, et al
    Effectiveness and compliance of telemedicine on blood pressure management in poststroke patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials.
    BMJ Open. 2024;14:e083461.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  31. KEETLEY R, Manning JC, Kettlewell J, Williams J, et al
    Enabling participation in community-dwelling children and young people with acquired brain injuries and their families: a theory-based, evidence-based and person-based approach to intervention development.
    BMJ Open. 2024;14:e088516.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  32. LANNIN NA, Crotty M, Cameron ID, Chen Z, et al
    Cost efficiency of inpatient rehabilitation following acquired brain injury: the first international adaptation of the UK approach.
    BMJ Open. 2024;14:e094892.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  33. ZHAO Z, Wang X, Zhang C, Wang S, et al
    Self-advocacy positive perceptions and stage experiences in patients who had a stroke: a qualitative study in China.
    BMJ Open. 2024;14:e091273.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  34. ZHANG X, Zhao J, Sun Z, Wei D, et al
    Effects of minocycline on patients with acute anterior circulation ischaemic stroke undergoing intravenous thrombectomy (MIST-A): the study protocol for a multicentre, prospective, randomised, open-label, blinded-endpoint trial.
    BMJ Open. 2024;14:e093443.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  35. AUSTIN R, Khair E, Blakeman T, Hossain MZ, et al
    Diagnosing and managing patients with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction: a consensus survey.
    BMJ Open. 2024;14:e092993.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  36. WEI T, Zhou H, Wu S, He F, et al
    Efficacy and safety of rivaroxaban in preventing venous thromboembolism in postoperative patients with gynecological malignancies: protocol for a randomised controlled open-label trial (G-alfalfa trial).
    BMJ Open. 2024;14:e092164.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  37. BRADLEY CP, Orchard V, Sykes RA, McKinley G, et al
    Heart-brain microvascular MRI study: protocol for a multicentre, observational, cohort study in the UK assessing associations between small vessel disease of the heart and brain.
    BMJ Open. 2024;14:e088372.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  38. KONGMALAI T, Tansawet A, Pattanaprateep O, Ratanatharathorn C, et al
    Can SGLT-2 inhibitors improve cardiovascular outcomes and ensure safety for patients with type 2 diabetes and heart failure in Thailand? A real-world multicentre retrospective cohort study.
    BMJ Open. 2024;14:e090226.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  39. KIM YM, Seong J, Kim JH, Nam G, et al
    Efficacy of combining aspirin with hydroxychloroquine in pregnancies at high risk for pre-eclampsia: a prospective, multicentre, open-label, single-arm clinical trial, investigator-initiated study (HUGS study).
    BMJ Open. 2024;14:e081610.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  40. NGUYEN CV, Luong CQ, Dao CX, Nguyen MH, et al
    Predictive validity of interleukin 6 (IL-6) for the mortality in critically ill COVID-19 patients with the B.1.617.2 (Delta) variant in Vietnam: a single-centre, cross-sectional study.
    BMJ Open. 2024;14:e085971.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  41. GONG H, Luo J, Xu W, Wang J, et al
    Drug-eluting stents versus bare-metal stents for intracranial atherosclerotic stenosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
    BMJ Open. 2024;14:e085533.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  42. MAY S, Muhlensiepen F, Plotho L, Darkow R, et al
    'But I have a cat, I have to talk to her now': a qualitative study on reasons for not participating in guideline-based aphasia therapy from the perspective of patients in German-speaking countries.
    BMJ Open. 2024;14:e085849.
    PubMed     Abstract available


    November 2024
  43. VAMSHIKRISHNAPATEL K, Biswas R, Kumar V, Ojha VS, et al
    Can high-sensitivity C reactive protein (hsCRP) be used as a prognostic marker of functional disability after acute ischaemic stroke? A cross-sectional study at a tertiary care centre in Eastern India.
    BMJ Open. 2024;14:e085078.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  44. SIKUKA HM, Lupenga J, Nkhata L
    Predictors of upper limb motor recovery in stroke survivors: a pre-post test study design.
    BMJ Open. 2024;14:e081936.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  45. STIRNEMANN J, Serratrice J, Mann T, Louge P, et al
    Protocol for a multicentric, double-blind, randomised controlled trial of hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) versus sham for treating vaso-occlusive crisis (VOC) in sickle cell disease (SCD) in patients aged 8 years or older (HBOT-SCD study).
    BMJ Open. 2024;14:e084825.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  46. CRISTALL N, Drozdowska BA, Fladt J, Jaroenngarmsamer T, et al
    Priorities and expectations of researchers, funders, patients and the public regarding the funding of medical research: results from the PERSPECT qualitative study.
    BMJ Open. 2024;14:e084655.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  47. ZHU Z, He Y, Zhao J, Liu W, et al
    Evaluation of safety and efficacy of intracranial self-expanding drug-eluting stents for symptomatic intracranial atherosclerotic stenosis: a prospective, multicentre, randomised controlled, superiority clinical trial protocol.
    BMJ Open. 2024;14:e091152.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  48. MATSUOKA N, Nakazawa D, Nishio S, Cho KY, et al
    Effects of canagliflozin on brain natriuretic peptide levels in patients with type 2 diabetes on peritoneal dialysis in Japan: protocol for a multicentre, prospective, randomised controlled trial (CARD-PD trial).
    BMJ Open. 2024;14:e084846.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  49. TULI W, Teshome E, Jiru T
    Knowledge of stroke risk factors and prevention among hypertensive patients on follow-up at Addis Ababa University Tertiary Hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study.
    BMJ Open. 2024;14:e089159.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  50. BRUUN CF, Zarp J, Lyng Forman J, Coello K, et al
    Effects of low-dose aspirin in bipolar disorder: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial (the A-Bipolar RCT).
    BMJ Open. 2024;14:e084105.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  51. LATIF A, Al Janabi HF, Joshi M, Fusari G, et al
    Use of commercially available wearable devices for physical rehabilitation in healthcare: a systematic review.
    BMJ Open. 2024;14:e084086.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  52. YANG X, He X, Pan D, Xu Y, et al
    Intra-arterial alteplase for acute ischaemic stroke after mechanical thrombectomy (PEARL): rationale and design of a multicentre, prospective, open-label, blinded-endpoint, randomised controlled trial.
    BMJ Open. 2024;14:e091059.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  53. XU X, Han Q, Yan Z, Ni J, et al
    Effects of phrenic nerve magnetic stimulation on respiratory function in stroke patients: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial.
    BMJ Open. 2024;14:e087574.
    PubMed     Abstract available


    October 2024
  54. MOOGHALI M, Zhou T, Ross JS
    Direct oral anticoagulant approvals by four major regulatory agencies: a cross-sectional analysis of premarket and postmarket evidence.
    BMJ Open. 2024;14:e090376.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  55. MANSOURI A, Nassiri F, Scales D, Pirouzmand F, et al
    Anticoagulation Therapy Timing in patients with Atrial Fibrillation after Acute and Chronic Subdural Haematoma (ATTAACH): a pilot randomised controlled trial.
    BMJ Open. 2024;14:e090224.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  56. DEL GIORNO R, Mazzolai L, Keller S, Siniscalchi C, et al
    Assessment of bleeding events in patients receiving DOACs with or without statins to treat venous thromboembolism: insights from the RIETE registry.
    BMJ Open. 2024;14:e085401.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  57. ZENG Y, Liang S, Wang H, Zeng J, et al
    Treatments, medical expenses and complications of hospital outpatient healthcare associated with stroke in patients with diabetes in China: a retrospective analysis of the Beijing Municipal Medical Insurance Database.
    BMJ Open. 2024;14:e085222.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  58. SJOLANDER M, Gustafsson M, Holmberg H, Glader EL, et al
    Longitudinal changes in self-reported medication adherence and beliefs about post-stroke medicines in Sweden: a repeated cross-sectional study.
    BMJ Open. 2024;14:e084680.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  59. HIVES L, Bray EP, Nowland R, Thomson G, et al
    Social media influencers in the space of pregnancy and parenting: a scoping review protocol.
    BMJ Open. 2024;14:e087200.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  60. WU Y, Liu J, Md M, Zhao J, et al
    Effectiveness of lower limb robotic rehabilitation on peak of oxygen uptake among patients with stroke: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
    BMJ Open. 2024;14:e082985.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  61. GRIFFITHS J, Adshead F, Al-Shahi Salman R, Anderson C, et al
    What is the carbon footprint of academic clinical trials? A study of hotspots in 10 trials.
    BMJ Open. 2024;14:e088600.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  62. PEDLOW K, Kennedy NC, Klempel N, Eng JJ, et al
    Post-rehabilitation programme to support upper limb recovery in community-dwelling stroke survivors: a mixed methods cluster-feasibility controlled trial.
    BMJ Open. 2024;14:e088301.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  63. LI Z, Li X, Fu X, Zhou T, et al
    Modified tai chi movement training based on sEMG and movement analysis on improving upper extremities motor function: a protocol for a clinical randomised controlled trial.
    BMJ Open. 2024;14:e087399.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  64. QING H, Huang YZ, Yang E, Wei YL, et al
    Impact of primary care and public health integration of chronic conditions in China: a protocol for a prospective multicentre cohort study.
    BMJ Open. 2024;14:e087169.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  65. COSTELLO RE, Pedersen L, Henderson AD, Tazare J, et al
    Impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on deprivation-level differences in cardiovascular hospitalisations: a comparison of England and Denmark using the OpenSAFELY platform and National Registry Data.
    BMJ Open. 2024;14:e088710.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  66. TANG Y, Li L, Chen S, Xue Y, et al
    Hybrid versus catheter ablation for Hypertrophic CardioMyopathy with Atrial Fibrillation (HCM-AF): study protocol for a randomised controlled trial.
    BMJ Open. 2024;14:e089284.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  67. XU J, Liu B, Shang G, Liu S, et al
    Deep brain stimulation versus vagus nerve stimulation for the motor function of poststroke hemiplegia: study protocol for a multicentre randomised controlled trial.
    BMJ Open. 2024;14:e086098.
    PubMed     Abstract available


    September 2024
  68. IBRAHIM S, Bielecki J, Kocabas E, Singh S, et al
    Lifestyle approaches to hypertension for prevention of stroke and vascular cognitive impairment: a realist review protocol.
    BMJ Open. 2024;14:e088631.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  69. PALMER D, Henze L, Murua Escobar H, Walter U, et al
    Multicohort study testing the generalisability of the SASKit-ML stroke and PDAC prognostic model pipeline to other chronic diseases.
    BMJ Open. 2024;14:e088181.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  70. WANG M, Ni J, Lin B, Huang J, et al
    Clinical efficacy and therapeutic mechanism of active 'five-tone' speech therapy compared with conventional speech-language therapy for treatment of post-stroke aphasia: protocol for a randomised controlled trial.
    BMJ Open. 2024;14:e082282.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  71. FICHEUX M, Peyro-Saint-Paul L, Balayn D, Lecrux B, et al
    Safety and efficacy of apixaban versus warfarin in peritoneal dialysis patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation: protocol for a prospective, randomised, open-label, blinded endpoint trial (APIDP2).
    BMJ Open. 2024;14:e089353.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  72. LIU Q, Liu L, Wang F, Tan L, et al
    Efficacy of reminiscence therapy with different media on cognitive function and negative moods for older adult patients who had a stroke: protocol of a network meta-analysis.
    BMJ Open. 2024;14:e078526.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  73. YU P, Liu Y, Wang H, Peng T, et al
    Scientific evidence of acupuncture for post-stroke motor impairment: protocol for an overview of systematic reviews and meta-analyses.
    BMJ Open. 2024;14:e086427.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  74. CHEN J, Lin Z, Chen S, He J, et al
    Investigating combined acupuncture and transcranial direct current stimulation in patients with poststroke shoulder pain from China: protocol for a randomised controlled trial.
    BMJ Open. 2024;14:e083986.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  75. POTT C, Dreischulte T, Koller D, Fegl M, et al
    Development of an interprofessional diagnostic toolkit to enhance outside walking gait-related participation of people after stroke in Germany: study protocol of an ongoing multi-methods study.
    BMJ Open. 2024;14:e084316.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  76. GERRITSEN JKW, Young JS, Krieg SM, Jungk C, et al
    Resection versus biopsy in patients with glioblastoma (RESBIOP study): study protocol for an international multicentre prospective cohort study (ENCRAM 2202).
    BMJ Open. 2024;14:e081689.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  77. WILKINSON C, Moloney S, McClelland G, Todd A, et al
    Actioning atrial fibrillation identified by ambulance services in England: a qualitative exploration.
    BMJ Open. 2024;14:e078777.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  78. SCHLICHTIGER J, Struven A, Massberg S, von Degenfeld G, et al
    Evaluation of a digital therapy programme for the treatment of primary arterial hypertension: eXPLORE - study protocol for a fully decentralised randomised controlled feasibility study.
    BMJ Open. 2024;14:e081347.
    PubMed     Abstract available


    August 2024
  79. AMUASI J, Agbogbatey MK, Sarfo F, Beyuo A, et al
    Protocol for a mixed-methods study to explore implementation outcomes of the Phone-based Interventions under Nurse Guidance after Stroke (PINGS-II) across 10 hospitals in Ghana.
    BMJ Open. 2024;14:e084584.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  80. YAN H, Wang W, Li Y, Qi Y, et al
    Effect of henagliflozin on left ventricular mass index in dialysis patients with HFpEF (HELD-HF): protocol for a multicentre, randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.
    BMJ Open. 2024;14:e087617.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  81. CARCEL C, Clancy L, Harris K, Peters R, et al
    Randomised controlled decentralised feasibility trial of a fixed low-dose combination antihypertensive drug strategy to attenuate cognitive decline in high-risk adults.
    BMJ Open. 2024;14:e080862.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  82. CHAO G, Zhang L, Zhan Z, Bao Y, et al
    Effect of multimorbidity on depressive status in older Chinese adults: evidence from the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS).
    BMJ Open. 2024;14:e081776.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  83. REES P, Gale C, Battersby C, Williams C, et al
    Childhood Health and Educational outcomes afteR perinatal Brain injury (CHERuB): protocol for a population-matched cohort study.
    BMJ Open. 2024;14:e089510.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  84. TANG WK, Hui ESK, Leung WH
    Cortical-striatal network functional connectivity markers in poststroke fatigue: a single-centre fMRI case-control study protocol.
    BMJ Open. 2024;14:e081800.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  85. SHAW L, Burgess D, Dixit A, Gaude E, et al
    Rapid Assay Diagnostic for Acute Stroke Recognition (RADAR): study protocol for a diagnostic accuracy study.
    BMJ Open. 2024;14:e087130.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  86. KUCAB M, Keown-Stoneman CDG, Birken C, Perlman M, et al
    Centre-based childcare in early childhood and child obesity: systematic review and meta-analysis protocol.
    BMJ Open. 2024;14:e078116.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  87. MARQUIS-GRAVEL G, Mulder H, Wruck LM, Benziger CP, et al
    Impact of aspirin dose according to race in secondary prevention of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease: a secondary analysis of the ADAPTABLE randomised controlled trial.
    BMJ Open. 2024;14:e078197.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  88. HERVAS C, Peiroten I, Gonzalez L, Alonso de Lecinana M, et al
    Glycaemia and ischaemia-reperfusion brain injury in patients with ischaemic stroke treated with mechanical thrombectomy (GLIAS-MT): an observational, unicentric, prospective study protocol.
    BMJ Open. 2024;14:e086745.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  89. ALVARADO SANCHEZ JI, Montanez-Narino AV, Cardenas-Bolivar YR, Stozitzky-Rios MV, et al
    Efficacy and safety of dynamic arterial elastance for weaning vasopressor support in septic shock patients: a randomised controlled trial protocol.
    BMJ Open. 2024;14:e086388.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  90. QI Y, Zhang H, Zhao J, Yuan D, et al
    Safety and efficacy of drug-eluting stents versus heparin-bonded stents in treatment of femoropopliteal peripheral artery disease: study protocol for a multicentre, prospective randomised controlled trial in China (ELITE trial).
    BMJ Open. 2024;14:e080560.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  91. HUANG G, Wang H, Zhao W, Qian Y, et al
    Effects of the intermittent theta burst stimulation on gait, balance and lower limbs motor function in stroke: study protocol for a double-blind randomised controlled trial with multimodal neuroimaging assessments.
    BMJ Open. 2024;14:e082019.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  92. CHEN W, Li W, Wang Y, Chen D, et al
    Evaluation of the knowledge, attitude and practice towards ischaemic stroke among healthcare workers in neurology and neurosurgery department: a cross-sectional study in Shaanxi province, China.
    BMJ Open. 2024;14:e086482.
    PubMed     Abstract available


    July 2024
  93. LI Y, Li L, Qie T
    Developing a nomogram model for 3-month prognosis in patients who had an acute ischaemic stroke after intravenous thrombolysis: a multifactor logistic regression model approach.
    BMJ Open. 2024;14:e079428.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  94. LEE P, Hargreaves E, Jiang Y, Calder A, et al
    Long-term cost-effectiveness analysis of rugby fans in training-New Zealand: a body weight reduction programme for males.
    BMJ Open. 2024;14:e073740.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  95. PAUL R, Elango S, Chakravarthy S, Sinha A, et al
    Feasibility and efficacy of virtual reality rehabilitation compared with conventional physiotherapy for upper extremity impairment due to ischaemic stroke: protocol for a randomised controlled trial.
    BMJ Open. 2024;14:e086556.
    PubMed     Abstract available


  96. WANG L, Zhu X, Li H, Jia B, et al
    Association between blood urea nitrogen to creatinine ratio and 3-month outcome in patients with acute ischaemic stroke: a retrospective cohort study from a large healthcare system.
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    PubMed     Abstract available



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