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Effects of computer-based therapy versus therapist-mediated therapy in stroke-related aphasia: Pilot non-inferiority study
CONCLUSIONS: The overall pattern of findings suggested computer-based intervention was not inferior to traditional therapist-based intervention for enhancing functional communication deficits in stroke-related aphasia during the acute phase of recovery. A follow-up, fully-powered clinical trial is needed to confirm the reliability of these results.PMID:34673449 | DOI:10.1016/j.jcomdis.2021.106158
Source: Journal of Communication Disorders - October 21, 2021 Category: Speech-Language Pathology Authors: Simona Spaccavento Rosanna Falcone Fara Cellamare Emilia Picciola Robert L Glueckauf Source Type: research
Leukocyte-derived ratios are associated with late-life any type dementia: a cross-sectional analysis of the Mugello study
AbstractImmunosenescence, vascular aging, and brain aging, all characterized by elevated levels of inflammatory markers, are thought to share a common pathogenetic pathway: inflamm-aging. Retrospective cross-sectional analysis was conducted using data from the Mugello study (Tuscany, Italy), a representative Italian cohort of free-living nonagenarians. to assess the association between specific peripheral inflammation markers derived from white blood cell counts, and the diagnosis of dementia. All the variables of interest were reported for 411 subjects (110 males and 301 females) out of 475 enrolled in the study. Anamnest...
Source: AGE - October 21, 2021 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research
A Retrospective Study on Statins and Post-stroke Patients: What About Functional Outcome and Follow-Up in a Stroke Rehabilitation Cohort?
Conclusions: The use of statins does not seem to influence the functional outcome in post-stroke patients. However, they could exert a protective role against bone fractures during post-discharge follow-up, suggesting further evaluation on this topic.
Source: Frontiers in Neurology - October 21, 2021 Category: Neurology Source Type: research
Prevalence and economic burden of major comorbidities in multiple sclerosis
ConclusionsOur study provides evidence of the burden of comorbidities in MS. Comorbidity is common in MS and produce additive costs.Key messagesThe use of administrative data for tracking the MS comorbidity could help knowledge gaps.When additivity situation is involved, preventive policies could lead to monetary savings.
Source: The European Journal of Public Health - October 20, 2021 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
Sensors, Vol. 21, Pages 6739: Reactive Exercises with Interactive Objects: Interim Analysis of a Randomized Trial on Task-Driven NMES Grasp Rehabilitation for Subacute and Early Chronic Stroke Patients
Conclusions: The S2 system, developed according to shared clinical directives, was tested in a clinical proof of concept. Variations of ARAT scores confirm the feasibility of clinical investigation for hand rehabilitation after stroke.
Source: Sensors - October 11, 2021 Category: Biotechnology Authors: Andrea Crema Ivan Furfaro Flavio Raschell à Mauro Rossini Johannes Zajc Constantin Wiesener Walter Baccinelli Davide Proserpio Andreas Augsten Nancy Immick Sebastian Becker Matthias Weber Thomas Schauer Karsten Krakow Giulio Gasperini Franco Molteni Mich Tags: Article Source Type: research
Fabry-Stroke Italian Registry (FSIR): a nationwide, prospective, observational study about incidence and characteristics of Fabry-related stroke in young-adults. Presentation of the study protocol
DiscussionThe potential implications of this study are as follows: (i) to add information about the yield of systematic screening for Fabry disease in a prospective large cohort of acute cerebrovascular patients; (ii) to deepen knowledge of clinical, pathophysiological, and prognostic characteristics of Fabry-related stroke.
Source: Neurological Sciences - October 5, 2021 Category: Neurology Source Type: research
Outcome after acute ischemic stroke treatment during Covid-19 outbreak in South-East Tuscany
CONCLUSION: During the lockdown period due to Covid-19 pandemic, patients with acute ischemic stroke had a worse prognosis. These findings suggest the need to improve the health system organization to guarantee an appropriate treatment during the pandemic, including the patients that are not affected by Covid-19.PMID:34579640 | DOI:10.2174/1871529X21666210927094058
Source: Cardiovascular and Hematological Disorders Drug Targets - September 28, 2021 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Maurizio Acampa Valentina Peresso Pietro Enea Lazzerini Carlo Domenichelli Francesca Guideri Rossana Tassi Stefano Dami Roberto Marconi Giovanni Iannelli Giovanni Linoli Giulia Peppoloni Simone Nocentini Simone Gallerini Alessandra Cartocci Sandra Bracco Source Type: research
