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RNFL thickness in ALS patients is reduced compared to healthy controls. OCT probably could serve as a marker of neurodegeneration and progression of the disease in ALS patients. RNFL thickness is different among the right and left eyes of ALS patients pointing to the fact that asymmetric CNS involvement in ALS is not confined to the motor system.

This study showed a significant protective association of SCH with better outcomes and lower mortality after cerebral ischemic stroke. Possible explanations for this association are ischemic preconditioning, reduced adrenergic tone, and hypometabolic state.