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Kinect-based virtual reality training promotes brain reorganization after stroke
The Kinect-based virtual reality system for the Xbox 360 enables users to control and interact with the game console without the need to touch a game controller, and provides rehabilitation training for stroke patients with lower limb dysfunctions.
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - December 30, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Stroke Source Type: news
Stroke researchers report improvement in spatial neglect with prism adaptation therapy
Stroke rehabilitation researchers report improvement in spatial neglect with prism adaptation therapy. This new study supports behavioral classification of patients with spatial neglect as a valuable tool for assigning targeted, effective early rehabilitation. Results of the study, "Presence of motor-intentional aiming deficit predicts functional improvement of spatial neglect with prism adaptation" were published ahead of print in Neurorehabilitation and Neural Repair on December 27, 2013.The article is authored by Kelly M.
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - January 3, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Stroke Source Type: news
Stroke mortality increased by drinking alcohol several times a week
Consuming alcohol more frequently than twice a week increases the risk of stroke mortality in men, according to a study carried out at the University of Eastern Finland. The results show that the effects of alcohol are not limited to the amount consumed, but also the frequency of drinking matters. The results were published in Acta Neurologica Scandinavica.Excessive consumption of alcohol is associated with a variety of different diseases.
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - March 21, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Stroke Source Type: news
Medical News Today: Road traffic noise linked to greater death, stroke risk
Living in areas where road traffic noise reaches above 60 decibels may raise the risk of stroke and all-cause mortality, according to a new study of 8.6 million UK residents.
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - June 24, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Stroke Source Type: news
Medical News Today: Delivery speed of clot-busting drug for stroke often 'overestimated' by hospitals
Less than a third of US hospitals surveyed correctly identified their stroke care performance, with many overestimating the speed at which they administer clot-busting drugs.
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - July 23, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Stroke Source Type: news
Medical News Today: Clot-busting nanocapsule could 'revolutionize stroke and heart attack treatment'
Researchers who developed a clot-busting, drug-loaded nanocapsule that precisely targets blood clots say it may offer a safer way to to treat stroke and heart attack.
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - August 5, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Stroke Source Type: news
Medical News Today: Longer working hours linked to greater stroke risk
A new study reveals how individuals working 55 hours or more per week are putting their health at risk by increasing their likelihood of stroke and heart disease.
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - August 20, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Stroke Source Type: news
Medical News Today: Colds, flu linked to increased stroke risk for children
Minor infections such as colds and flu may temporarily increase the risk of stroke for children, according to the results of a new study.
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - October 1, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Stroke Source Type: news
Medical News Today: Could Alzheimer's drugs or antidepressants help stroke patients?
Researchers reviewing drugs to help in rehabilitation after stroke propose antidepressants or drugs used in Alzheimer's as possibilities.
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - October 23, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Stroke Source Type: news
Medical News Today: Discovery could lead to drug to enhance recovery from stroke
Researchers have identified a molecule that appears to trigger formation of new brain connections when tissue is injured following a stroke.
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - October 27, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Stroke Source Type: news
Medical News Today: Right side of brain compensates for speech loss after stroke, study finds
Contrary to previous research, a new study suggests the right hemisphere of the brain does not hinder speech recovery after stroke - it helps improve it.
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - November 7, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Stroke Source Type: news
Medical News Today: Stroke risk for older men who take alpha-blockers
New research finds that older men who take alpha-blockers - typically used to treat high blood pressure and improve urine flow - are at increased risk for stroke.
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - December 7, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Stroke Source Type: news
Medical News Today: Stents, surgery equally durable, safe for reducing stroke risk
A 10-year trial shows surgery and stenting to improve blood flow in narrowed carotid arteries are equally effective and safe at reducing the long-term risk of stroke.
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - February 19, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Stroke Source Type: news
Medical News Today: Daylight saving time linked to increased stroke risk
New research, conducted in Finland using a decade's worth of data, finds a surprising link. The report finds that changing the clocks may increase the risk of stroke.
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - March 1, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Stroke Source Type: news
Medical News Today: Right brain structures may hold clue to language recovery after stroke
People who have a stroke in the left side of the brain may find their ability to speak is diminished. Now, it seems the brain's right side may be involved in language recovery.
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - March 31, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Stroke Source Type: news
