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Novel insights into stroke pain beliefs and perceptions.
Conclusion: These findings emphasize differences in the beliefs and perceptions associated with pain after stroke, supporting the value of targeted attention from research and therapy perspectives. Significant differences in the pain experienced by stroke and non-stroke groups may reflect a poor understanding of chronic pain following stroke. Future educational programs for stroke survivors should be tailored. Targets for future educational interventions are identified and include causes of pain, an understanding of its behavior and potential for improved prognosis. PMID: 31821126 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Topics in Stroke Rehabilitation - December 9, 2019 Category: Neurology Authors: Haslam BS, Butler DS, Carey LM Tags: Top Stroke Rehabil Source Type: research

Fatigue and pain: relationships with physical performance and patient beliefs after stroke.
CONCLUSION: Fatigue and pain are common after stroke and are negatively correlated with outcomes important to rehabilitation. Efforts focused on examining the impact of interventions on fatigue and pain are warranted. It is possible that changes to these body structure limitations could positively impact functional recovery and community re-entry after stroke. PMID: 23893834 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Topics in Stroke Rehabilitation - July 1, 2013 Category: Neurology Authors: Miller KK, Combs SA, Van Puymbroeck M, Altenburger PA, Kean J, Dierks TA, Schmid AA Tags: Top Stroke Rehabil Source Type: research

Evidence for therapeutic interventions for hemiplegic shoulder pain during the chronic stage of stroke: a review.
CONCLUSIONS: Positive outcomes were noted with the use of corticosteroid injections and electrical stimulation and conflicting results were seen regarding the use of BTx-A. Overall, these targeted therapies provide benefit in the treatment of HSP in individuals who are more than 6 months post stroke. PMID: 23192716 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
Source: Topics in Stroke Rehabilitation - November 1, 2012 Category: Neurology Authors: Viana R, Pereira S, Mehta S, Miller T, Teasell R Tags: Top Stroke Rehabil Source Type: research

Participation in the chronic phase of stroke.
Conclusions: Most participants experienced participation problems, despite relatively good physical recovery. In addition to physical and cognitive factors, subjective complaints of persons with stroke should be addressed in the rehabilitation program. PMID: 23340071 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Topics in Stroke Rehabilitation - January 1, 2013 Category: Neurology Authors: van der Zee CH, Visser-Meily JM, Lindeman E, Jaap Kappelle L, Post MW Tags: Top Stroke Rehabil Source Type: research

Long-term use of a static hand-wrist orthosis in chronic stroke patients: a pilot study.
Conclusions. These pilot data suggest that a number of stroke patients cannot tolerate a static orthosis over a long-term period because of discomfort. Without appropriate treatment opportunities, these patients will remain at risk of developing a clenched fist and will experience problems with daily activities and hygiene maintenance. PMID: 23533961 [PubMed]
Source: Stroke Research and Treatment - December 2, 2014 Category: Neurology Tags: Stroke Res Treat Source Type: research

The effect of electrical stimulation on impairment of the painful post-stroke shoulder.
Conclusion: This pilot study is the first to measure pain-free passive range of motion during electrical stimulation. Our findings demonstrate the lack of an acute effect of TENS and t-NMES on pain reduction. PMID: 31298627 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Topics in Stroke Rehabilitation - July 11, 2019 Category: Neurology Authors: Whitehair VC, Chae J, Hisel T, Wilson RD Tags: Top Stroke Rehabil Source Type: research

FDA strengthens warning that NSAIDs increase heart attack and stroke risk
Back in 2005, the FDA warned that taking nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like ibuprofen and naproxen increased the risk of having a heart attack or stroke. Last week it took the unusual step of further strengthening this warning. This was done on the advice of an expert panel that reviewed new information about NSAIDs and their risks. Because NSAIDs are widely used, it’s important to be aware of downsides of taking an NSAID and to take steps to limit the risk. Many people take NSAIDs to relieve mild to moderate pain. These medications may be particularly effective in conditions in which pain results pri...
Source: New Harvard Health Information - July 13, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Gregory Curfman, MD Tags: Heart Health heart attack heart disease NSAIDS Stroke Source Type: news

Vitreous Hemorrhage as a Complication of IV-tPA Therapy in a Patient with Acute Stroke (P4.227)
CONCLUSIONS: To our knowledge, this is the first case report of vitreous hemorrhage following acute stroke therapy with IV-tPA. This underscores the risk of intraocular hemorrhage in patients with retinal neovascularization that could occur with other retinal vascular disorders such as diabetic retinopathy. The decision to proceed with IV-tPA in the presence of retinal neovascularization should be made on a case-by-case basis and further discussion with the patient.Disclosure: Dr. Shah has nothing to disclose. Dr. Verstraeten has nothing to disclose. Dr. Wright has nothing to disclose. Dr. Rana has nothing to disclose.
Source: Neurology - April 9, 2014 Category: Neurology Authors: Shah, L., Verstraeten, T., Wright, D., Rana, S. Tags: Cerebrovascular Disease and Interventional Neurology: Acute Stroke Thrombolysis Source Type: research

Long-term effects on body functions, activity and participation of hemiplegic patients in equino varus foot deformity surgical correction followed by immediate rehabilitation. A prospective observational study.
Conclusions: Functional surgery combined with ERT is effective in improving the patients' condition according to all ICF domains. Both subjective and objective assessments have to be used when assessing these patients. PMID: 31311449 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Topics in Stroke Rehabilitation - July 15, 2019 Category: Neurology Authors: Mazzoli D, Giannotti E, Rambelli C, Zerbinati P, Galletti M, Mascioli F, Prati P, Merlo A Tags: Top Stroke Rehabil Source Type: research

Phase I Safety Trial: Extended Daily Peripheral Sensory Stimulation Using a Wrist-Worn Vibrator in Stroke Survivors
AbstractPeripheral sensory stimulation augments post-stroke upper extremity rehabilitation outcomes. Most sensory stimulations interfere with natural hand tasks and the stimulation duration is limited. We developed TheraBracelet, low-level random-frequency vibration applied via a wristwatch, to enable stimulation during hand tasks and potentially extend stimulation durations. To determine safety of prolonged exposure to TheraBracelet. Single-site double-blind crossover randomized controlled trial. Chronic stroke survivors were instructed to wear a device on the affected wrist for> 8 h/day everyday for 2 months while...
Source: Translational Stroke Research - August 22, 2019 Category: Neurology Source Type: research

Prevalence of Genu Recurvatum during Walking and Associated Knee Pain in Chronic Hemiplegic Stroke Patients: A Preliminary Survey
Although genu recurvatum during walking is a well-known issue in stroke rehabilitation, there are no reliable epidemiological data on its prevalence. The aim of the study was to investigate the prevalence of genu recurvatum during walking and associated knee pain among ambulatory community-dwelling patients with chronic hemiplegic stroke.
Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - February 20, 2016 Category: Neurology Authors: Yasuhiro Tani, Yohei Otaka, Munekatsu Kudo, Taichi Kurayama, Kunitsugu Kondo Source Type: research

Paediatric cerebral sinovenous thrombosis: findings of the International Paediatric Stroke Study
Conclusions Our study extends the observations of previously published smaller studies in children with CSVT that this is a morbid disease with diverse underlying causes and risk factors. Divergent treatment practices among highly specialised centres as well as limited data on treatment efficacy and safety suggest that further study of this condition is warranted.
Source: Archives of Disease in Childhood - January 20, 2015 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Ichord, R. N., Benedict, S. L., Chan, A. K., Kirkham, F. J., Nowak-Gottl, U., Ashwal, deVeber, Ferriero, Fullerton, Ichord, Kirkham, Lynch, O'Callaghan, Pavlakis, Sebire, Willan, Kirton, Moharir, Sofronas, Nowak-Gottl, During, Krumpel, Dowling, Plumb, Jou Tags: Epidemiologic studies, Drugs: cardiovascular system, Epilepsy and seizures, Headache (including migraine), Pain (neurology), Stroke, Child health, Memory disorders (psychiatry) Original article Source Type: research

Management of Central Poststroke Pain: Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials Clinical Sciences
Conclusions— Our findings are inconsistent with major clinical practice guidelines; the available evidence suggests no beneficial effects of any therapies that researchers have evaluated in randomized controlled trials.
Source: Stroke - September 28, 2015 Category: Neurology Authors: Mulla, S. M., Wang, L., Khokhar, R., Izhar, Z., Agarwal, A., Couban, R., Buckley, D. N., Moulin, D. E., Panju, A., Makosso-Kallyth, S., Turan, A., Montori, V. M., Sessler, D. I., Thabane, L., Guyatt, G. H., Busse, J. W. Tags: Other Treatment, Other Stroke Clinical Sciences Source Type: research

Acupuncture for Post-stroke Shoulder-Hand Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Conclusions: Acupuncture therapy seems effective for motor function, pain relief and activities of daily living in stroke patients with mild SHS, when it is used in combination with rehabilitation. The low certainty of evidence downgrades our confidence in making recommendations to clinical practice. Introduction Shoulder-hand syndrome (SHS) is a common condition among people who have had a stroke, with its reported prevalence ranging from 12% to 49% (1, 2). The main symptoms of SHS include pain, hyperalgesia, joint swelling and limitations in range of motion (ROM) (3). Post-stroke SHS is also named type I complex ...
Source: Frontiers in Neurology - April 25, 2019 Category: Neurology Source Type: research

Modafinil for the Improvement of Patient Outcomes Following Traumatic Brain Injury
Conclusion. Modafinil is a central nervous system stimulant with well-established effectiveness in the treatment of narcolepsy and shift-work sleep disorder. There is conflicting evidence about the benefits of modafinil in the treatment of fatigue and EDS secondary to TBI. One randomized, controlled study states that modafinil does not significantly improve patient wakefulness, while another concludes that modafinil corrects EDS but not fatigue. An observational study provides evidence that modafinil increases alertness in fatigued patients with past medical history of brainstem diencephalic stroke or multiple sclerosis. ...
Source: Innovations in Clinical Neuroscience - April 1, 2018 Category: Neuroscience Authors: ICNS Online Editor Tags: Current Issue Review excessive daytime sleep fatigue head injury modafinil stroke TBI traumatic brain injury Source Type: research