Neuroscience
Therapies must become more intensive
Conventional physical therapy for stroke survivors is not intensive enough, says Robert Riener. Therapy robots could help patients get back on track more quickly.
Apr 3, 2019
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
What are auditory processing issues, and how are they treated?
Last week, Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. John Fetterman—the Democratic nominee in one of the country's most-watched U.S. Senate races—explained that his stroke nearly four months ago has left him with some speech and communication ...
Sep 9, 2022
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Oncology & Cancer
Functional brain training alleviates chemotherapy-induced peripheral nerve damage in cancer survivor
A type of functional brain training known as neurofeedback shows promise in reducing symptoms of chemotherapy-induced nerve damage, or neuropathy, in cancer survivors, according to a study by researchers at The University ...
Mar 3, 2017
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Cardiology
Optimism reduces stroke severity, inflammation
Stroke survivors with high levels of optimism had lower inflammation levels, reduced stroke severity and less physical disability after three months, compared to those who are less optimistic, according to preliminary research ...
Feb 12, 2020
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Cardiology
Working before and after stroke is good for brain health
Adult stroke patients who are employed prior to and after suffering strokes are more likely than unemployed adults to have healthier minds two years post stroke, according to preliminary research presented at the American ...
Jan 25, 2018
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Neuroscience
Study supports intracerebral stem cell injections to prevent/reduce post-stroke cognitive deficits
Cognitive deficits following ischemic stroke are common and debilitating, even in the relatively few patients who are treated expeditiously so that clots are removed or dissolved rapidly and cerebral blood flow restored. ...
Aug 26, 2013
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Oncology & Cancer
Tissue filler, scaffold technologies provide new options for patients with breast cancer, other diseases
New technology from Purdue University innovators may help improve tissue restoration outcomes for people with breast cancer and other diseases or traumatic injuries.
Mar 2, 2021
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Oncology & Cancer
Unique gene activity discovered in people with both stroke and cancer
Not all strokes have a clear-cut cause like high blood pressure or smoking. For those so-called cryptogenic strokes, new research suggests cancer might be the trigger—a finding that could potentially lead to earlier diagnosis ...
Sep 12, 2019
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Oncology & Cancer
How 'cannibalism' by breast cancer cells promotes dormancy: A possible clue into cancer recurrence
Breast cancer death rates overall have steadily declined since 1989, leading to an increased number of survivors. But while breast cancer survivors are grateful their bodies show no trace of the disease, they still face anxiety. ...
Mar 8, 2017
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Oncology & Cancer
Breast cancer survivors who lose muscle mass can benefit from strength training, studies suggest
Breast cancer research has resulted in treatment that has greatly improved survival rates. As a result, there are 3.1 million breast cancer survivors alive in the United States today. The five-year survival rate is about ...
Oct 9, 2018
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