CRP and malnutrition: Statistical analysis showed significant differences in age (p < 0.001), BMI (p = 0.030), smoking history (p = 0.048), eating habits (p < 0.001), BI score (p < 0.001), handgrip strength (p < 0.001), NIHSS score (p < 0.001), loss of appetite (p = 0.032), dysphagia (p < 0.001), FIB (p = 0.006), and CRP (p = 0.025) between the malnutrition and non-malnutrition groups (Supplementary Table S3).