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...
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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...
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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...
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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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