Relative contributions of positive, negative, and adaptive features to limitations in upper-limb function three months after stroke

Stroke is the second leading cause of disability and death around the world, representing an immense burden for the individuals1. In 2010, the estimated incidence of stroke worldwide was 16.9 million, with the majority occurring in low- and middle-income countries1. In 2016, the number of new stroke cases was 13.7 million, with 5.5 million deaths worldwide attributable to stroke2.

Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - July 18, 2023 Category: Neurology Authors: Christine VO Matozinho, Patrick R Avelino, Christina Danielli Coelho de Morais Faria, Luci F Teixeira-Salmela, K ênia KP de Menezes, Romeu Sant'Anna, Aline Alvim Scianni Source Type: research