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Foot drop stimulator found to be beneficial in stroke rehab
Use of a foot drop stimulator during a task-specific movement for 4 weeks can retrain the neuromuscular system, a study demonstrates. This finding indicates that applying the foot drop stimulator as rehabilitation intervention may facilitate recovery from this common complication of stroke.
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - September 23, 2014 Category: Science Source Type: news
Cardiology leaders call for global prevention of heart disease, stroke
Heart disease and stroke contribute to 30 percent of global deaths, more than all infectious and parasitic diseases combined, and 11 cardiovascular organizations are calling for the United Nations to address prevention of heart disease and other non-communicable diseases.
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - September 26, 2014 Category: Science Source Type: news
Too many stroke patients miss window to regain crucial functions
Too many stroke patients in Canada are not getting the rehabilitation they need to return to a healthy, active life, according to a new study. The research findings strongly suggest that such decisions are being made based on what services are available in the health system rather than what patients really need.
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - October 3, 2014 Category: Science Source Type: news
Genetic test reveals risk of atrial fibrillation, stroke
Many of those who are genetically predisposed to develop atrial fibrillation, which dramatically raises the risk of stroke, can be identified with a blood test, new research shows.
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - October 3, 2014 Category: Science Source Type: news
Stroke-fighting drug offers potential treatment for traumatic brain injury
The only drug currently approved for treatment of stroke's crippling effects shows promise, when administered as a nasal spray, to help heal similar damage in less severe forms of traumatic brain injury. In the first examination of its kind, researchers found in animal studies that the brain's limited ability to repair itself after trauma can be enhanced when treated with the drug tPA, or tissue plasminogen activator.
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - October 7, 2014 Category: Science Source Type: news
Rural hospitals replicate experiences of big city stroke care
A new model for stroke care is being studied in rural Alberta to reduce inequities in health across communities. This model shows how hospitals in rural areas can mimic the type of care that's often only available in larger centers.
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - October 7, 2014 Category: Science Source Type: news
People with mental health disorders twice as likely to have heart disease or stroke
People facing mental health challenges are significantly more likely to have heart disease or stroke, according to a study. "This population is at high risk, and it's even greater for people with multiple mental health issues," says the lead author of the study.
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - October 27, 2014 Category: Science Source Type: news
For stroke patients, hospital bed position is delicate balancing act
During the first 24 hours after a stroke, attention to detail -- such as hospital bed positioning -- is critical to patient outcomes. Most strokes are caused by blood clots that block blood flow to the brain. Sitting upright can harm the patient because it decreases blood flow and oxygen to the brain just when the brain needs more blood.
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - October 30, 2014 Category: Science Source Type: news
Stroke damage mechanism identified
A mechanism linked to the brain damage often suffered by stroke victims has been discovered by scientists, who are now searching for drugs to block it. Strokes happen when the blood supply to part of the brain is cut off but much of the harm to survivors' memory and other cognitive function is often actually caused by "oxidative stress" in the hours and days after the blood supply resumes, the authors explain.
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - November 27, 2014 Category: Science Source Type: news
Stroke: Neuro-rehabilitation helps patients cope with loss of motor function
The majority of patients who survive a stroke usually continue to suffer from permanent motor disorders (hemiparesis) or a linguistic handicap (aphasia). A new study reveals an improvement in the efficiency of the brain activity when patients receive a treatment combining motor revalidation with non-invasive brain stimulation. These results were demonstrated via the technique of functional MRI.
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - December 9, 2014 Category: Science Source Type: news
Roller coaster rides trigger stroke in young boy
Riding a couple roller coasters at an amusement park appears to have triggered an unusual stroke in a 4-year-old boy, according to a report.
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - December 11, 2014 Category: Science Source Type: news
Men who live alone run a greater risk of dying prematurely after stroke
Men who live alone have a considerably greater long-term risk of dying prematurely than other patients. This is shown in a doctoral thesis that followed 1,090 stroke cases in western Sweden.
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - January 20, 2015 Category: Science Source Type: news
Treating the uninjured side of the brain appears to aid stroke recovery
To maximize stroke recovery, researchers may want to focus more on ways to support the side of the brain where the injury didn't occur, scientists report.
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - February 11, 2015 Category: Science Source Type: news
Patients at higher risk of second stroke identified
Risk of recurrent stroke is higher in patients who have low blood flow to the back of the brain, a six-year, multi-center trial has found, and the condition can be visualized using specialized software that analyzes blood flow using standard MRI.
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - February 13, 2015 Category: Science Source Type: news
Women active a few times weekly have lower risk of heart disease, stroke and blood clots
Middle-aged women physically active a few times per week have lower risks of heart disease, stroke and blood clots than inactive women. More frequent physical activity does not appear to lower the risks further, research shows.
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - February 17, 2015 Category: Science Source Type: news
