Cardiology
In-patient rehab recommended over nursing homes for stroke rehab
For the first time, guidelines have been developed by the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association for rehabilitation after a stroke.
May 4, 2016
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Virus ravages NY nursing homes: Many report multiple deaths
The despair wrought on nursing homes by the coronavirus was laid bare Friday in a state survey identifying numerous New York facilities where multiple patients died over the past few weeks.
Apr 17, 2020
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Biomedical technology
Stable electrodes for long-term, wearable brain-machine interface
Wearable medical devices are an important part of the future of medicine and a key focus of researchers around the world. They open the door for long-term continuous monitoring of patients outside of the medical setting to ...
Oct 12, 2022
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Cardiology
Differences found in stroke severity and post-stroke care among Black and Hispanic women
Black and Hispanic women ages 65-74 years old hospitalized with stroke had more severe strokes than their white counterparts, according to preliminary research to be presented at the American Stroke Association International ...
Mar 11, 2021
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Cardiology
Home-based cardiac rehabilitation is an option to overcome barriers of traditional cardiac rehabilitation
Home based, medically supervised cardiac rehabilitation may be, for some patients, an alternative to traditional medical center cardiac rehabilitation programs after a heart attack or other heart procedure, according to a ...
May 13, 2019
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Cardiology
Stroke survivor never lost fluency in the language of dance, art and song
When Paula Gallagher arrived at a rehabilitation center five days after her stroke, she felt overwhelmed and devastated.
Mar 11, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Science Says: Fatal outbreak germ a threat to frail patients
A common virus blamed for a deadly outbreak at a New Jersey children's rehabilitation center usually poses little risk for healthy people but can lead to dangerous pneumonia in already frail patients.
Oct 24, 2018
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Cardiology
Exercise-based cardiac rehab added to stroke recovery improved strength, cardiac endurance
Stroke survivors who completed a cardiac rehabilitation program focused on aerobic exercise, currently not prescribed to stroke survivors, significantly improved their ability to transition from sitting to standing, and how ...
Jan 27, 2021
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Health
You survived a heart attack. Here's how cardiac rehab can help
Cardiac rehabilitation is a key part of recovery from a heart attack, helping to prevent another, perhaps more severe one.
Sep 21, 2023
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Health
Study finds major lack of resources for rehab patients in Malawi
Malawi has a population of 16 million, yet, only one inpatient rehabilitation center for individuals with stroke, spinal cord injury, and similar conditions. With just 40 beds, the Kachere Rehabilitation Center in Blantyre, ...
Aug 25, 2015
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