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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In a nutshell This study investigated the feasibility and adherence of a combined training treatment for stroke survivors. Researchers suggested that this treatment is safe and has significant adherence from patients. Some background A stroke happens when the blood flow to the brain is blocked. Brain cells stop receiving oxygen and begin to die. These...
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In a nutshell This study investigated the effects of deep dry needling (DDN) in patients with stroke and leg spasticity (stiffness). Researchers suggested that DDN decreases leg muscle spasticity in stroke survivors. Some background Each year, 15 million people worldwide suffer a stroke. Stroke is a result of a decrease in blood flow to the...
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In a nutshell This study investigated the effectiveness and safety of abobotulinumtoxinA (ABTA) in the treatment of patients with stroke who previously received other botulinum toxin products. Researchers suggested that ABTA was associated with improved outcomes for these patients. Some background Around 795,000 people in the US have a stroke, every...
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In a nutshell This study investigated the effectiveness of respiratory muscle training (RMT) as a treatment for stroke survivors with troubles speaking, breathing or swallowing. Researchers suggested that RMT might be a good supporting therapy to treat these patients. Some background A stroke happens when blood flow to the brain is cut-off. This can...
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In a nutshell This study reviewed the impact of physical training (PT) after stroke in death rate, dependence, and disability in stroke survivors. Researchers suggested that PT is associated with fewer deaths and lower disability rates in these patients. Some background A stroke happens when the blood flow is cut off by a blood clot or a burst...
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