Neuroscience
How stroke survivors could benefit from computer games
Stroke survivors can have "significant" improvement in arm movements after using the Nintendo Wii as physiotherapy according to researchers.
Dec 5, 2014
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Cardiology
Heart attack, stroke survivors' care needs may be much greater than experts thought
A record number of people are surviving heart attacks and stroke but those who do may experience a sharp decline in physical abilities that steadily accelerates over time, according to a new nationally-representative study ...
Nov 11, 2014
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Cardiology
'Abandoned' stroke survivors need better longer-term care, expert says
Stroke patients need better long-term support to ensure their health and social care needs are met and prevent them feeling "abandoned", a University of Leeds expert says.
Oct 29, 2014
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Neuroscience
Stroke researchers link ability to self-administer medication with memory loss
Kessler stroke researchers and colleagues have identified an association between over-optimistic estimation of one's own ability to take medications accurately, and memory loss among stroke survivors. Results indicate that ...
Aug 15, 2014
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Neuroscience
Playing a musical instrument can help rehabilitate stroke survivors
(Medical Xpress)—Researchers at Goldsmiths, University of London have found that playing a musical instrument could help the rehabilitation of stroke survivors.
Jun 19, 2014
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Health
When couples disagree on stroke recovery, one partner can suffer
An innovative study from a University of Cincinnati (UC) social work researcher has found that when a stroke survivor and his or her caregiving spouse disagree on the survivor's rate of recovery, the caregiving spouse is ...
Jun 19, 2014
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Cardiology
Stroke recovery should include exercise prescription
Exercise is a valuable yet underused component for post-stroke care, according to an American Heart Association/American Stroke Association scientific statement.
May 20, 2014
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Cardiology
Blood pressure control, lifestyle changes key to preventing subsequent strokes
Stroke survivors should control their blood pressure, cholesterol and weight and do moderate physical activity regularly to avoid having another stroke, according to an American Heart Association/American Stroke Association ...
May 1, 2014
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Cardiology
Consistent blood pressure control may cut rate of second stroke in half
Stroke survivors who consistently control their blood pressure may reduce the likelihood of a second stroke by more than half, according to new research in the American Heart Association journal Stroke.
Mar 27, 2014
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Cardiology
Lack of support for stroke survivors with visual impairment
More than a quarter (26%) of stroke survivors living with visual impairment do not receive adequate support, new research from the University of Liverpool reveals.
Mar 24, 2014
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