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Evaluating the effectiveness of robot-assisted gait training with various training modes in improving the balance and walking function of patients with stroke.

Posted by Medivizor on Aug 27, 2023 in Stroke | 0 comments

In a nutshell This study evaluated the effectiveness of robot-assisted gait training with various training modes in improving the balance and walking function of patients with stroke. The data showed that robot-assisted gait training with various training modes significantly improved balance, walking function, and lower limb strength compared to...

Does transcranial direct current stimulation improve speech production in patients with speech impairment after stroke?

Posted by Medivizor on Jun 11, 2023 in Stroke | 0 comments

In a nutshell This study evaluated the effectiveness of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) on speech intelligibility, and speech-related physiological and vocal functions in dysarthric (speech impairment) patients after stroke. The data showed that tDCS enhanced the effects of traditional speech therapy in these patients. Some...

Evaluating the risk factors for ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke recurrence

Posted by Medivizor on Apr 30, 2023 in Stroke | 0 comments

In a nutshell This study investigated the risk factors for ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke recurrence and the impact of antiplatelet therapy in patients with intracranial hemorrhage (ICH; brain bleed). The data showed that the risk of stroke recurrence is high in these patients. Hypertension (high blood pressure) is a risk factor for ischemic and...

Evaluating the effectiveness and safety of noninvasive cerebellar stimulation in improving the balance and walking function of patients with stroke.

Posted by Medivizor on Feb 27, 2023 in Stroke | 0 comments

In a nutshell This study evaluated the effectiveness and safety of noninvasive cerebellar stimulation (NICS) in improving the balance and walking function of patients with stroke. The data showed that NICS improved the balance and walking function in these patients. Some background A stroke is caused by a reduction in blood flow to the...

Taking daily aspirin? Talk to your doctor.

Posted by Peigi Chace on May 10, 2022 in Blog, Coronary artery disease, Stroke |

Do you take a dose of baby aspirin once a day? Are you doing this under doctor’s orders or just because you heard it prevented heart attack or stroke? There is growing evidence against taking a low-dose aspirin daily for preventing cardiovascular events. But many well-intentioned people still take daily aspirin. A 2019 report by Harvard...

How beneficial is cognitive motor dual-task training to patients with stroke?

Posted by Medivizor on May 8, 2022 in Stroke | 0 comments

In a nutshell This study analyzed the impact of cognitive-motor dual-task training (CMDT) on patients with chronic stroke. The authors concluded that CMDT had beneficial effects on balance ability, gait, and upper limb function in patients with chronic stroke. Some background A stroke involves an interruption or slowing of blood flow and oxygen to the...

Evaluating the effectiveness and safety of vagus nerve stimulation for improving arm function after ischemic stroke.

Posted by Medivizor on Feb 27, 2022 in Stroke | 0 comments

In a nutshell This study evaluated the effectiveness and safety of vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) for improving upper limb function in patients after ischemic stroke. The data showed that VNS was safe and improved upper limb function in these patients. Some background An ischemic stroke happens when blood flow through the blood vessels that supply...

Is home-based rehabilitation as effective as a hospital-based programme for stroke patients?

Posted by Medivizor on Oct 25, 2021 in Stroke | 0 comments

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...

Evaluating chiropractic spinal therapy for patients with chronic stroke

Posted by Medivizor on Sep 5, 2021 in Stroke | 0 comments

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...

Are people with fatigue after a stroke less likely to return to work?

Posted by Medivizor on Aug 15, 2021 in Stroke | 0 comments

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...

What is the best antiplatelet treatment after a stroke?

Posted by Medivizor on Aug 15, 2021 in Stroke | 0 comments

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...

Can a nerve-stimulation device improve arm function after a stroke?

Posted by Medivizor on Aug 7, 2021 in Stroke | 0 comments

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...

Stroke Posts on Medivizor

Evaluating the effectiveness of robot-assisted gait training with various training modes in improving the balance and walking function of patients with stroke.

Does transcranial direct current stimulation improve speech production in patients with speech impairment after stroke?

Evaluating the risk factors for ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke recurrence

Evaluating the effectiveness and safety of noninvasive cerebellar stimulation in improving the balance and walking function of patients with stroke.

Taking daily aspirin? Talk to your doctor.

How beneficial is cognitive motor dual-task training to patients with stroke?

Evaluating the effectiveness and safety of vagus nerve stimulation for improving arm function after ischemic stroke.

Is home-based rehabilitation as effective as a hospital-based programme for stroke patients?

Evaluating chiropractic spinal therapy for patients with chronic stroke

Are people with fatigue after a stroke less likely to return to work?

What is the best antiplatelet treatment after a stroke?

Can a nerve-stimulation device improve arm function after a stroke?

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