Although medication adherence is commonly measured in electronic datasets using the
proportion of days covered (PDC), no standardized approach is used to calculate and report …

Objectives We aimed to investigate the prescription of antithrombotic drugs (including
anticoagulants and antiplatelets) and medication adherence after stroke. Methods We …

Background: Statin treatment is effective at preventing adverse vascular events after
ischemic stroke (IS). However, many patients fail to use statins after IS. We studied the …

Poor medication adherence compromises treatment efficacy and adversely affects patients'
clinical outcomes. This study aims to assess (1) multiple medication adherence to the most …

BACKGROUND. Underlying stroke is often misdiagnosed in patients presenting with
dizziness. Although such patients are usually ineligible for acute stroke treatment, accurate …

Background: Real-world evidence is limited on whether antihypertensive medications help
avert major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) after stroke without increasing the risk of …

Background More women than men experience recurrent strokes. Medication adherence is
critical to prevent recurrence; however, studies investigating sex differences are limited. We …

Background: Medications play an essential role in the management of patients who have
experienced a stroke. Despite the recognised importance and widespread availability of …

Abstract Purpose of Review To critically appraise literature on recent advances and methods
using “big data” to evaluate stroke outcomes and associated factors. Recent Findings …

Objectives Underutilization and insufficient availability of dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry
(DXA) in diagnosing osteoporosis in China could be changed by adopting unindicated …