Episode 421: 428. Asthma and Stroke --- A breathless combination

Episode 421: 428. Asthma and Stroke --- A breathless combination


Minocycline in Acute Ischemic Stroke (EMPHASIS trial)


A multicenter, double-blind RCT in China studied 1,724 patients with acute ischemic stroke treated within 72 hours of onset. Patients received either a 4.5-day course of oral minocycline or placebo. Minocycline works by inhibiting microglial activation, which contributes to post-stroke inflammation.


  • Primary outcome:
    52.6% of minocycline patients vs. 47.4% of placebo patients achieved good functional recovery (mRS 0–1) at 90 days (p=0.0061).


  • Safety:
    No difference in adverse events.


  • Practice impact:
    Clinicians are cautiously optimistic; further positive trials could lead to selective use of minocycline in AIS patients.


2. Tenecteplase for Basilar Artery Stroke (TRACE-5 trial)


This phase 3 RCT in China tested IV tenecteplase given within 24 hours of ischemic basilar artery occlusion against standard medical care (both groups could undergo thrombectomy).


  • Results:
    At 90 days, 38% of tenecteplase patients vs. 29% of controls had no or minimal disability (mRS 0–1 or baseline).


  • Safety:
    Similar rates of intracranial hemorrhage (2–3%) and mortality (29–31%).


  • Practice impact:
    Promising expansion of the thrombolytic window for severe posterior strokes; more evidence needed before routine use outside research settings.


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Episode 394: 402. Cardiovascular Risk Factors, Zilebesiran, Shared Decision Making

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Episode 392: 403. 3 Papers, 1 Podcast - One Guideline Changer

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Episode 391: 402. Functional disability after clinically significant extracranial bleeding: a secondary analysis of ASPREE

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Episode 390: 401. Add-On Treatment With Zilebesiran for Inadequately Controlled Hypertension

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Episode 389: 400. CRP, Lipoprotein A, LDL for cardiac risk assessment

Episode 389: 400. CRP, Lipoprotein A, LDL for cardiac risk assessment

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Episode 388: 399. Use of albumin-adjusted calcium measurements in clinical practice

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Episode 387: 398. Which is Better, Tirzepatide or Semaglutide?

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