In a nutshell This study investigated the effectiveness of high-intensity cycling (HIC) in improving walking capacity in patients with stroke. Researchers suggested that HIC improves the walking capacity of patients with stroke. Some background Stroke is the leading cause of serious, long-term disability in the US. It happens when a blood clot...
Read MoreIn a nutshell This review aimed to describe the benefits of physical activity and cognitive training for stroke patients. The authors concluded that aerobic exercise combined with resistance exercise was more beneficial than either alone. Some background Stroke patients commonly experience motor or cognitive disabilities that can affect their...
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In a nutshell This trial examined the benefits of fluoxetine (Prozac or Fontex) in the motor recovery of patients who suffered a stroke. Some background More than half of stroke survivors continue to experience some degree of motor deficit (loss of muscle strength or function due to nerve damage) after a stroke. Hemiplegia (paralysis of the...
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In a nutshell This meta-analysis (an analysis of data combined from several similar trials) examined the benefit of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI's) in the rehabilitation of patients who suffered a stroke. Some background More than half of stroke survivors continue to experience motor deficits (loss of muscle strength or...
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In a nutshell This trial examined the benefit of locomotor training with body-weight support in the recovery of walking ability after a stroke. The optimal time to begin locomotor training after the stroke was also examined. Some background Many stroke survivors suffer from limitations in walking that restrict their mobility within the community,...
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In a nutshell This trial examined whether stenting of intracranial arterial stenosis reduces the risk of additional strokes compared to medical therapy alone. Some background Intracranial arterial stenosis (narrowing of the arteries supplying blood to the brain) is an important cause of stroke. The main cause of arterial stenosis is the...
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