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Improved language function for post-stroke aphasia in the long term following repeated repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation and intensive speech-language-hearing therapy: a case report
ConclusionsThe findings of the study indicate that the repeated use of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation and intensive speech-language-hearing therapy may be effective in improving and preserving language function and increasing cerebral blood flow for aphasia following stroke.
Source: Journal of Medical Case Reports - July 8, 2023 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research

Effect and safety of C7 neurotomy at the intervertebral foramen in patients with chronic poststroke aphasia: a multicentre, randomised, controlled study protocol
This study will explore the efficacy of NC7 at the intervertebral foramen for improving chronic poststroke aphasia. Methods and analysis This study protocol reports a multicentre, randomised, assessor-blinded active-controlled trial. A total of 50 patients with chronic poststroke aphasia for over 1 year and with a aphasia quotient calculated by Western Aphasia Battery Aphasia Quotient (WAB-AQ) score below 93.8 will be recruited. Participants will be randomly assigned to 1 of 2 groups (25 individuals each) to receive NC7 plus intensive speech and language therapy (iSLT), or iSLT alone programme. The primary outcome is the ...
Source: BMJ Open - May 2, 2023 Category: General Medicine Authors: Li, T., Feng, J., Hu, R., Lv, M., Chang, W., Ma, X., Qi, W., Zhang, Y., Chen, X., Ding, L., Gu, Y., Xu, W. Tags: Open access, Neurology Source Type: research

Cerebrovascular accident in a child with precursor B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia and coronavirus disease 2019: a case report
ConclusionOwing to the link between coronavirus disease 2019 and hematologic cancers with hypercoagulopathy and the tendency of patients with leukemia to have coronavirus disease 2019 complications, children with leukemia as well as suspected coronavirus disease 2019 must be hospitalized to prevent blood clot formation.
Source: Journal of Medical Case Reports - December 6, 2022 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research

Acute ischemic stroke: a rare complication of hump-nosed pit viper (Hypnale spp.) bite: a case report
ConclusionsPhysicians should be aware that ischemic cerebral infarcts may occur following hump-nosed pit viper bites.
Source: Journal of Medical Case Reports - June 4, 2022 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research

Intensive rehabilitation programme for patients with subacute stroke in an inpatient rehabilitation facility: describing a protocol of a prospective cohort study
This study was approved by the Medical Research Committee at Hospital del Mar Research Institute (Project ID: 34/C/2017). The results of this study will be presented at national and international congress and submitted for publication in peer-reviewed journals. Trial registration number NCT04191109.
Source: BMJ Open - October 18, 2021 Category: General Medicine Authors: Sartor, M. M., Grau-Sanchez, J., Guillen-Sola, A., Boza, R., Puig, J., Stinear, C., Morgado-Perez, A., Duarte, E. Tags: Open access, Rehabilitation medicine Source Type: research

Validation Study of Kaiser Permanente Bedside Dysphagia Screening Tool in Acute Stroke Patients.
CONCLUSION: This tool is highly reliable and valid. The dysphagia screening tool requires minimal training and is easily administered in a timely manner. PMID: 33482958 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: The Permanente journal - January 25, 2021 Category: General Medicine Tags: Perm J Source Type: research

Effects of Speech Therapy in Hospitalized Patients with Post-Stroke Dysphagia: A Systematic Review of Observational Studies.
CONCLUSION: Speech therapy in hospital bed in post-stroke hospitalized patients with dysphagia seems to bring satisfactory results in the short-term, revealing the importance of diagnosis and early intervention in these cases. PMID: 29364800 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Acta Medica Portuguesa - January 26, 2018 Category: General Medicine Tags: Acta Med Port Source Type: research