Influenza vaccination and cardiovascular risk in patients with recent TIA and stroke

Abstract

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Effect of Influenza Vaccination on Risk of Stroke: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

“…Most were conducted in western countries ( n = 9). Two studies [14,24] were prospective intervention designs. Half of the studies were limited to elderly people ( n = 5), and half of the studies reliably ascertained vaccination status ( n = 6).…”

“…Information on stroke subtype (i.e., all strokes, ischemic stroke, and hemorrhagic stroke) varied across studies. The risk of selection bias was assessed based on core-adjusted variables, and 7 studies [8,11,13,14,23,24,25] were deemed to have a low risk of bias.…”

Cognitive training in Parkinson disease: Cognition-specific vs nonspecific computer training

“…Walter Sturm, Roetgen, Germany: Zimmermann et al 1 implied that Nintendo Wii vs specific neuropsychological computerized attention training leads to improved attention. This may be incorrect.…”

“…1 Sturm is concerned that the effect of the module for focused attention was not evaluated by a matching attention test, noting Wii would be better suited because it emphasizes motor functions and reaction time. 1 Sturm is concerned that the effect of the module for focused attention was not evaluated by a matching attention test, noting Wii would be better suited because it emphasizes motor functions and reaction time.…”

“…1 Our impression that Wii may be more motivating is based on our observations and the subjects' feedback, but was not systematically evaluated and, therefore, is presented as a comment. 1 Our impression that Wii may be more motivating is based on our observations and the subjects' feedback, but was not systematically evaluated and, therefore, is presented as a comment.…”