In a nutshell This study investigated the occurrence of urinary symptoms (US) in male patients with stroke. Researchers suggested that the US rate in these patients is high. Some background A stroke is a sudden death of brain cells due to lack of oxygen. This is caused by blockage of blood flow or break of an artery to the brain. The abilities...
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Is cilostazol safe for long-term prevention of recurrence in patients with stroke?
In a nutshell This study investigated whether the use of cilostazol (Pletal) treatment is safe for long-term use in patients with stroke. Researchers suggested that this treatment is safe and appropriate for long-term treatment. Some background A stroke occurs when a blood vessel that deliveries blood to the brain is blocked. The abilities controlled...
Read MoreUltrasound and radial extracorporeal shock wave therapies in the treatment of foot spasticity in patients with stroke
In a nutshell This study compared the effectiveness of ultrasound and radial extracorporeal shock wave therapy (RESWT) in the treatment of foot symptoms in patients with stroke. Researchers suggested that both treatments similarly improved these symptoms. Some background Spasticity is a common symptom in patients with stroke. It is seen in up...
Read MoreLooking for patients with stroke and paretic foot to test a new treatment
In a nutshell This trial is examining the effectiveness of plantar flexion training (PFT) in patients with stroke and impaired foot movement. The main outcome to be measured will be step length and muscle activity. This study is being conducted in Texas, US. The details A stroke consists of the death of brain cells due to lack of oxygen. This is...
Read MoreThe use of a shoulder robot to treat arm disability and pain in patients with stroke
In a nutshell This study investigated the effectiveness of a shoulder robot to treat arm disability in patients with stroke. Researchers suggested that this robot improved shoulder pain and disability in these patients. Some background Shoulder pain is a serious complication after stroke. Around 30% of patients with stroke experience shoulder...
Read MoreLooking for patients who have had a stroke to investigate factors to predict recovery
In a nutshell This trial is examining the predictive factors for stroke recovery. The main outcomes to be measured will be the change in hand movements after the stroke. This study is being conducted in Baltimore, Maryland, US. The details During a stroke, brain cells die due to the limited blood flow to the brain. When this happens, the abilities...
Read MoreHigh-frequency repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation helps treating depression in stroke survivors
In a nutshell This study investigated the effectiveness and safety of high-frequency repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (HF-RTMS) to treat depression in patients with stroke. Researchers suggested that HF-RTMS improved depression in these patients. Some background A stroke occurs when blood flow to an area of the brain is cut off. When this...
Read MoreNo Salt, Please
A recent commentary in the New England Journal of Medicine describes what is really happening with the US food supply. In 2010, a report by the Institute of Medicine (IOM–now called the National Academy of Medicine) stated that, salt intake is actually a factor that is out of our personal control. This is because only 5% of sodium is coming from the...
Read MoreDabigatran etexilate and acetylsalicylic acid for preventing further strokes
In a nutshell This study compared the effectiveness and safety of dabigatran etexilate (Pradaxa) and acetylsalicylic acid (Aspirin) in patients with stroke. Researchers suggested that both drugs were similar in preventing further strokes in these patients. Some background A stroke occurs when the supply of blood to the brain is blocked by a blood...
Read MoreVirtual reality therapy improves balance in patients with stroke
In a nutshell This study compared virtual reality (VR) and standard treatment to treat patients with impaired balance after a stroke. Researchers suggested that VR combined with standard therapy improves balance in these patients. Some background Stroke is one of the leading causes of death in the US. A stroke occurs when blood flow to an area of the...
Read MoreLooking for patients with stroke to test new combined treatment for movement deficits
In a nutshell This trial is examining the effectiveness of robotic rehabilitation and transcranial direct current stimulation (TDCS) in patients with stroke. The main outcome to be measured is the change in proprioception (awareness of where our limbs are in space, in the absence of vision). This trial will be conducted in Alberta, Canada. The details...
Read MoreCan taping help patients with stroke to recover from shoulder pain?
In a nutshell This study investigated the effectiveness of taping (adhesive tape) in treating shoulder pain in patients with stroke. Researchers suggested that taping reduces shoulder pain in these patients. Some background A stroke occurs when blood flow to an area in the brain is cut off. Stroke survivors often experience one side paralysis...
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