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Researchers develop novel Brain Training Device to reconnect brain and paralyzed limb after stroke

The world's first Brain Training Device has given a ray of new hope to the recovery of survivors after stroke. Developed by researchers of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, this novel device can detect brainwave and control ...

Neuroscience created May 16, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Chronic pain common complication of clot-caused strokes

Chronic or persistent pain is a common—and likely under-recognized—complication of ischemic strokes (caused by a blocked blood vessel) according to new research in the American Heart Association journal Stroke.

Cardiology created Apr 04, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Researchers to investigate how satisfied caretakers of stroke survivors are with social care support

Experts from Kingston University and St George's, University of London, have launched a study to examine whether people caring for family members who have had a stroke feel the social care services designed to support them, ...

Health created Mar 19, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Post-stroke walking program improves stroke survivors' lives

Regular, brisk walking after having a stroke could help boost your physical fitness, mobility and quality of life, according to research in the American Heart Association journal Stroke.

Cardiology created Mar 07, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Almost eight percent of US stroke survivors may have suicidal thoughts

Nearly one in 12 American stroke survivors may have contemplated suicide or wished themselves dead, according to a study presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2013.

Cardiology created Feb 07, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Same factors influence depression in stroke patients, spouse caregivers

Self-esteem, optimism and perceived control influence depression in stroke survivors and their spouse caregivers—who should be treated together, according to research presented at the American Stroke Association's International ...

Cardiology created Feb 06, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Tai Chi exercise may reduce falls in adult stroke survivors

Tai Chi may reduce falls among adult stroke survivors, according to research presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2013.

Cardiology created Feb 06, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

When the mind controls the machines

More than a hundred patients suffering from severe motor impairments have voluntarily participated in the development of non-invasive brain-machine interfaces. The main purpose of these machines is to allow ...

Neuroscience created Jan 24, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (3) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Stroke survivors with PTSD more likely to avoid treatment

A new survey of stroke survivors has shown that those with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are less likely to adhere to treatment regimens that reduce the risk of an additional stroke. Researchers found that 65 percent ...

Psychology & Psychiatry created Jan 18, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Scientists devise unique stroke assessment tool

Scientists at the University of Birmingham have devised a unique screening instrument that provides a 'one-stop' brain function profile of patients who have suffered stroke or other neurological damage.

Neuroscience created Jan 17, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Don't let botox go to your head…or should you?

Injecting botox into the arm muscles of stroke survivors, with severe spasticity, changes electrical activity in the brain and may assist with longer-term recovery, according to new research.

Neuroscience created Jan 08, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Changes in the gut bacteria protect against stroke

(Medical Xpress)—Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology and University of Gothenburg demonstrate that an altered gut microbiota in humans is associated with symptomatic atherosclerosis and stroke. ...

Medical research created Dec 05, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (4) | comments 3 | with audio podcast

Web-based therapies help thousands of stroke survivors

(Medical Xpress)—Thousands of stroke survivors with visual problems could improve their sight from the comfort of their own home using two new web-based therapies.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Nov 27, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

SMART Arm helps stroke survivors recover faster

(Medical Xpress)—A non-robotic device that helps stroke survivors regain upper limb movement is expected to be commercially available in Australia within the next 12 months.

Neuroscience created Nov 09, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Stroke survivors who smoke raise risk of more strokes, heart attack, death

Stroke survivors who smoke put themselves at a greater risk of additional strokes, heart attack or death than those who never smoked, according to new research in the American Heart Association's journal Stroke.

Cardiology created Oct 25, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast