In a nutshell This study investigated factors associated with disability after a minor stroke. Researchers suggested that complications after a first minor stroke are strongly associated with disability or even a second stroke. Some background A stroke happens when blood flow to the brain is cut-off by a blood clot. As oxygen does not reach brain...
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In a nutshell This study investigated the effectiveness of a shoulder robot to treat arm disability in patients with stroke. Researchers suggested that this robot improved shoulder pain and disability in these patients. Some background Shoulder pain is a serious complication after stroke. Around 30% of patients with stroke experience shoulder...
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In a nutshell This phase 2 trial is investigating the effectiveness of brain injections of CTX0E03 stem cells in the treatment of disability after a stroke. The main outcome to be measured is the response of the disabled part of the body to the treatment. The details Patients with stroke, often experience disability such as one side paralysis. The...
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In a nutshell This meta-analysis (an analysis of data combined from several similar trials) examined whether robot-assisted arm training could accelerate motor recovery as part of rehabilitation after stroke. Some background More than half of stroke survivors continue to experience reduced arm function due to nerve damage. This can restrict...
Read MoreIn a nutshell This meta-analysis (an analysis of data combined from several similar trials) examined the benefit of implementing virtual reality technology in the rehabilitation of patients with a motor disability following stroke. Some background More than half of stroke survivors continue to experience motor deficits (loss of muscle strength or...
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