In a nutshell This study compared home-based rehabilitation with hospital-based rehabilitation after a stroke. It found that both programs improved balance and walking in these patients. Some background One of the most important treatments for patients who have had a stroke is rehabilitation. Rehabilitation enables patients to...
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In a nutshell This study investigated whether chiropractic spinal therapy helped improve movement in patients who had a stroke. This study found that this therapy combined with physical therapy (PT) greatly improved motor function for these patients. Some background Ischemic stroke occurs when an artery leading to the brain is blocked or narrowed...
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In a nutshell This study looked at self-reported levels of fatigue in young stroke survivors 3,6 and 12 months after finishing rehabilitation. It found that patients with higher levels of fatigue were less likely to return to work up to 1 year after a stroke. Some background A stroke can affect many of the functions of the body. In...
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In a nutshell This review compared using two antiplatelet medications to aspirin (Bayer) alone following a stroke. It found that dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) reduced the risk of a second stroke, but led to more bleeding. Some background Stroke is a leading health challenge in developed countries. A stroke occurs when an area of the brain is...
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In a nutshell This study looked at vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) as a treatment for arm weakness after stroke. It found that VNS combined with standard rehabilitation improved arm function significantly more than standard rehab alone. Some background After a stroke, some nerves do not work as they should. This means that the muscles...
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In a nutshell This study compared acupuncture with anti-depressant medications for the treatment of depression in patients who have had a stroke. It found that post-stroke depression was less severe 3-8 weeks after acupuncture compared to anti-depressant medication. Some background Depression affects approximately 1 in 3 patients...
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In a nutshell This study looked at the effect of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) after a stroke. It found that HIIT improved walking distance, balance, and some parts of brain function in the short term. Some background Exercise is known to be important for stroke recovery. HIIT involves repeated sessions of high-intensity...
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In a nutshell This study investigated the effect of theta-burst stimulation (TBS) and low-frequency magnetic stimulation (LFMS) in patients with stroke and arm impairment. Researchers suggested that TBS and LFMS combined with physical therapy improved arm function in these patients. Some background Stroke is one of the main causes of chronic...
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In a nutshell This study investigated the effectiveness of robot-assisted left-hand training in older patients with stroke and hemispatial neglect (HN). Researchers suggested that robot-assisted hand training improves HN in these patients. Some background Stroke is a condition that affects the brain. The blood flow to the brain stops due to...
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In a nutshell This study investigated the effect of home-based graded motor imagery (GMI) training in the treatment of patients with stroke and arm impairment. Researchers suggested that adding GMI training to standard stroke therapy improves arm recovery. Some background More than 795,000 people in the US have a stroke every year. It...
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In a nutshell This study compared several statin medications for the prevention of cardio-cerebrovascular (CCV) events such as strokes, heart attacks of death. It found that atorvastatin (Lipitor), pitavastatin (Livalo), rosuvastatin (Crestor), and simvastatin (Zocor) were all equally effective at preventing CCV events. Some background The most common...
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In a nutshell This study looked at the effect of different diets on the risk of a second stroke in patients who had already suffered one stroke. It found that the Mediterranean diet (MD), reduction of salt intake, and folic acid supplements may reduce the risk of a second stroke. Some background Diet is an important factor in the development of...
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