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Rehabilitation of the Upper Extremity after Stroke: A Case Series Evaluating REO Therapy and an Auditory Sensor Feedback for Trunk Control.
Discussion. The degree of changes evident varied per protocol and may be due to the appropriateness of the technique chosen, as well as based on patients impaired arm motor control. PMID: 22919544 [PubMed]
Source: Stroke Research and Treatment - December 2, 2014 Category: Neurology Tags: Stroke Res Treat Source Type: research

Effectiveness of non-pharmacological interventions for treating post-stroke depressive symptoms: Systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
CONCLUSIONS: Complementary and alternative therapy and psychosocial therapy appear to be promising strategies for improving post-stroke depression. Future studies target  a personalized approach for people with specific conditions such as cognitive impairment. PMID: 32783504 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Topics in Stroke Rehabilitation - August 11, 2020 Category: Neurology Authors: Lee Y, Chen B, Fong MWM, Lee JM, Nicol GE, Lenze EJ, Connor LT, Baum C, Wong AWK Tags: Top Stroke Rehabil 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

Effect of Qigong exercise on non ‐motor function and life quality in stroke patients: A systematic review and meta‐analysis
ConclusionsPooled results suggested that Qigong had beneficial effects on ADL, neurological function, and life quality in stroke patients, which may provide an option for their rehabilitation.
Source: Brain and Behavior - September 5, 2023 Category: Neurology Authors: Yi Lan, Qiqi You, Qingqing Jiang, Xiaoxiang Peng, Shiyi Cao, Jian Sun Tags: REVIEW Source Type: research

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) for stroke recovery.
CONCLUSIONS SSRIs appeared to improve dependence, disability, neurological impairment, anxiety and depression after stroke, but there was heterogeneity between trials and methodological limitations in a substantial proportion of the trials. Large, well-designed trials are now needed to determine whether SSRIs should be given routinely to patients with stroke. PMID: 23903272 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Sao Paulo Medical Journal - August 3, 2013 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Mead GE, Hsieh CF, Lee R, Kutlubaev MA, Claxton A, Hankey GJ, Hacklett ML Tags: Sao Paulo Med J Source Type: research

Wen Dan Decoction for hemorrhagic stroke and ischemic stroke.
CONCLUSIONS: WDD displays benefits on improvement of neurological function and overall therapeutic efficacy in post-stroke patients. TCM such as WDD may serve as a therapeutic tool of dual actions to explore the common mechanisms underlying cerebral hemorrhage and ischemia. PMID: 25847568 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Complementary Therapies in Medicine - April 1, 2015 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Xu JH, Huang YM, Ling W, Li Y, Wang M, Chen XY, Sui Y, Zhao HL Tags: Complement Ther Med Source Type: research

Decreased risk of acute myocardial infarction in stroke patients receiving acupuncture treatment: a nationwide matched retrospective cohort study
Conclusions: We raised the possibility that acupuncture may be effective in lowering the risk of AMI in stroke patients aged 50–69 in this study, which was limited by a lack of information regarding stroke severity and acupuncture points. Our results suggest that prospective randomized trials are needed to establish the efficacy of acupuncture in preventing AMI.
Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine - September 9, 2015 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Sun-Fa ChuangChun-Chuan ShihChun-Chieh YehHsin-Long LaneChin-Chuan TsaiTa-Liang ChenJaung-Geng LinTainsong ChenChien-Chang Liao Source Type: research

Gender-based differences in mortality and complementary therapies for patients with stroke in Taiwan.
CONCLUSIONS: In Taiwan, stroke-associated mortality is higher in men. Marriage or female sex hormone may have protective effect against stroke in women. Women also more tended to seek TCM complementary therapies combined with Western medicine. Integrated Chinese and Western medicine could thus be a potential treatment for stroke. PMID: 28137521 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Complementary Therapies in Medicine - January 31, 2017 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Liu CT, Wu BY, Hu WL, Hung YC Tags: Complement Ther Med Source Type: research

Very early versus delayed mobilisation after stroke.
CONCLUSIONS: VEM, which usually involved first mobilisation within 24 hours of stroke onset, did not increase the number of people who survived or made a good recovery after their stroke. VEM may have reduced the length of stay in hospital by about one day, but this was based on low-quality evidence. Based on the potential hazards reported in the single largest RCT, the sensitivity analysis of trials commencing mobilisation within 24 hours, and the NMA, there was concern that VEM commencing within 24 hours may carry an increased risk, at least in some people with stroke. Given the uncertainty around these effect estimates,...
Source: Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews - October 16, 2018 Category: General Medicine Authors: Langhorne P, Collier JM, Bate PJ, Thuy MN, Bernhardt J Tags: Cochrane Database Syst Rev Source Type: research

Use of Chinese herbal medicines by rheumatoid arthritis patients was associated with lower risk of stroke: A retrospective cohort study.
CONCLUSION: The CHMs use was associated with lower risk of stroke for RA patients, suggesting that it could be integrated into conventional therapy to prevent subsequent stroke incident. PMID: 31331548 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Complementary Therapies in Medicine - July 25, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Lai NS, Livneh H, Fan YH, Lu MC, Liao HH, Tsai TY Tags: Complement Ther Med Source Type: research

Influence of Nutritional Status on Prognosis of Stroke Patients With Dysphagia
Conclusion • The prognosis of stroke patients with dysphagia is related to their nutritional status. A better nutritional status indicates the better prognosis, and vice versa. In clinical treatment, attention should be paid to use of a nutritional intervention.PMID:35648694
Source: Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine - June 1, 2022 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Ting Liu Li-Ying Wu Xiao-Mei Yang Yao Chen Xue-Jiao Du Xue-Dan Luo Jin Zhou Yi Sui Wen-Ting Zhu Source Type: research

Decreased Risk of Stroke in People Using Red Yeast Rice Prescriptions (LipoCol Forte ®): a Total Population-Based Retrospective Cohort Study
This study showed a potentially positive effect of RYR on the risk of stroke. However, compliance with medication use should be cautioned. The findings of this study require future studies to validate the beneficial effects of RYR prescription on stroke risk.PMID:35502179 | PMC:PMC9056220 | DOI:10.1155/2022/8160425
Source: Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine - May 3, 2022 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Chuen-Chau Chang Mao-Feng Sun Yi-Chun Chou Chun-Chieh Yeh Chaur-Jong Hu Yih-Giun Cherng Ta-Liang Chen Chien-Chang Liao Source Type: research

Decreased risk of stroke in patients receiving traditional Chinese medicine for vertigo: A population-based cohort study
Conclusions Results of this population-based study support the effects of TCM on reducing stroke risk, and may provide a reference for stroke prevention strategies. The study results may also help to integrate TCM into clinical intervention programs that provide a favorable prognosis for vertigo patients. Graphical abstract
Source: Journal of Ethnopharmacology - March 22, 2016 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research

The add-on effect of dengzhan shengmai capsules on secondary prevention of ischemic stroke: A multicentre, randomised, placebo-controlled clinical trial.
CONCLUSIONS: The addition of DZSM capsules to standard secondary preventive agents provides additional benefits after the initial onset of ischemic stroke, reducing recurrent stroke without increasing severe adverse events. However, further study is needed to elucidate the role of DZSM on the updated practice of conventional secondary prevention for ischemic stroke. PMID: 31519277 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Complementary Therapies in Medicine - September 16, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Cai Y, Zhang X, Huang Y, Wang L, Sun J, Liang W, Ou A, Yu B, Guo J, Zhao M, Ni X, Chen S Tags: Complement Ther Med Source Type: research