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Developing a falls prevention program for community-dwelling stroke survivors in Singapore: client and caregiver perspectives - Xu T, O'Loughlin K, Clemson L, Lannin NA, Dean C, Koh G.
PURPOSE: Drawing on the perspectives of stroke survivors, family members and domestic helpers, this study explores participants' experiences of self-perceived fall risk factors after stroke, common fall prevention strategies used, and challenges to communi...
Source: SafetyLit - December 28, 2017 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Elder Adults Source Type: news

Epidemiology of stroke in the last decade: a systematic review
CONCLUSION: There are few studies that analyse the incidence of CVD and even fewer that analyse its evolution. The overall median remains high, although the figures are heterogeneous across studies. Worldwide the trend is towards its decrease, and there are geographical areas, especially in Asia, with an alarming upward trend.PMID:34676530 | DOI:10.33588/rn.7309.2021138
Source: Revista de Neurologia - October 22, 2021 Category: Neurology Authors: F Purroy N Montal à Source Type: research

IJERPH, Vol. 20, Pages 4979: Clustering of Environmental Parameters and the Risk of Acute Ischaemic Stroke
In conclusion, we found that AIS incidence may be higher on days with higher temperatures and PSI. These findings have important public health implications for AIS prevention and health services delivery during at-risk days, such as during the seasonal transboundary haze.
Source: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health - March 11, 2023 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Geraldine P. Y. Koo Huili Zheng Joel C. L. Aik Benjamin Y. Q. Tan Vijay K. Sharma Ching Hui Sia Marcus E. H. Ong Andrew F. W. Ho Tags: Article Source Type: research

Neurogenic heterotopic ossification after a stroke: diagnostic and radiological challenges.
Abstract Heterotopic ossification (HO) is the aberrant formation of ectopic bone within the soft tissues, of which the aetiology is usually either traumatic or neurogenic. Neurogenic HO is a known but uncommon complication that occurs after a cerebral or spinal insult. The condition may present with a spectrum of symptoms and is often difficult to diagnose clinically. Although different imaging modalities have been used to diagnose HO, clinicians and radiologists may occasionally encounter radiological features of HO that may mimic other disease conditions. We herein report a rare case of neurogenic HO occurring i...
Source: Singapore Medical Journal - August 1, 2014 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Pek CH, Lim MC, Yong R, Wong HP Tags: Singapore Med J Source Type: research