In a nutshell This study compared the effect of a conventional rehabilitation (CR) program to a home-based motor training rehabilitation (TR) program for patients with hemiplegia after stroke. The study showed that TR positively impacts movement function in the upper and lower extremities as well as skills...
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In a nutshell This study investigated if lower limb robot training (LLRT) using the Hybrid Assistive Limb (HAL) device improves daily living in patients with stroke. Researchers suggested that HAL improves daily activities and walking ability in these patients. Some background A stroke consists of a blockage of the blood flow to the brain. This...
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In a nutshell This study compared different treatments for the prevention of blood lots and stroke in patients with anti-phospholipid syndrome (APS). They found that warfarin (Coumadin) is more effective at preventing stroke than other blood thinners. Some background APS is a disorder of the immune system which leads to excessive blood...
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In a nutshell This study investigated the effectiveness of pedaling exercises on gait disorders in patients with stroke. Researchers suggested that pedaling improves knee movement and gait disorders in these patients. Some background A stroke happens when the blood flow to the brain is cut off due to a blood clot or hemorrhage. The brain cells stop...
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In a nutshell This trial is examining the best dose of speech entrainment therapy (SET) to treat aphasia (speech impairment) in stroke survivors. The main outcome will be the number of verbs per minute before and after treatment. This trial will be conducted in South Carolina and Utah, US. The details A stroke happens when the blood flow to the brain...
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In a nutshell This study investigated the changes in gait (walking) after repeated treatment with abobotulinumtoxin A (ABTA) in patients with stroke. Researchers suggested that this treatment improves gait in stroke patients with leg spasticity (stiff muscles). Some background Stroke is a serious condition caused by when the blood flow to the brain is...
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In a nutshell This study investigated the benefits and harms of Cerebrolysin in the treatment of stroke. Researchers suggested that Cerebrolysin has a limited effect on preventing death in stroke. Some background Every year, more than 795,000 people in the US have a stroke. A stroke happens when blood flow to the brain is blocked due to a blood clot...
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In a nutshell This study investigated the effectiveness of backward walking (BW) training in the treatment of patients with stroke. Researchers suggested that BW improves walking, including speed and balance in stroke survivors. Some background Stroke is a major health problem in the US with more than 795,000 new cases every year. It happens when the...
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In a nutshell This study reviewed the effects of respiratory (breathing) muscle training (RMT) in the recovery of stroke survivors. Researchers suggested that RMT improved lung function and reduced the risk of lung complications in these patients. Some background Around 2 million people in China experience a stroke every year. 70 to 80% of the...
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In a nutshell This study investigated whether combining clicks with muscle stimulation could improve hand treatment in stroke survivors. Researchers suggested that this treatment can produce a small but significant treatment improvement. Some background Stroke is a serious condition that more than doubled in low- and middle- income countries in the...
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In a nutshell This study investigated the effect of sleep quality and duration on stroke risk in Chinese patients. Researchers suggested that impaired sleep is associated with a risk of stroke in these patients. Some background Stroke is a severe condition that affects millions of people worldwide. A stroke consists of a decrease in blood flow to the...
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In a nutshell This study reviewed the effects of medication, psychological therapy (PT), and non-invasive brain stimulation in depression after stroke. Researchers suggested that medication and PT reduce depression and improve mood in stroke survivors. Some background A stroke happens when the blood flow to the brain is cut-off. This can be a result...
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