Sleep disorders common after stroke; older survivors at special risk: study
By
Alicia Lasek
Jan 08, 2021
Fully 41% of people who had strokes or mini-strokes had insomnia immediately after the event, and nearly that many still had trouble sleeping more than three months later, according to a new review.
Clinical briefs for Friday, Oct. 9
By
Alicia Lasek
Oct 09, 2020
Catheter ablation in afib linked to reduced dementia risk … Arm-squeezing therapy after stroke may improve brain recovery … Coronavirus antibodies last at least three months after infection, study...
Clinical briefs for Monday, Sept. 28
By
Alicia Lasek
Sep 28, 2020
Potent compound may help reduce recurrent C. diff, researchers claim … Virtual stroke rehab games include boxing … Poor oral hygiene may raise risk of ventilator-associated pneumonia … White House...
Study backs quality over quantity of therapy for post-stroke language recovery
By
Kimberly Marselas
Sep 08, 2020
Intensive therapy isn’t necessarily best for treating the loss of language and communication immediately after stroke, according to Australian researchers.
For stroke survivors, even moderate activity can help: study
By
Alicia Lasek
Apr 02, 2020
Time spent in light physical activity such as leisurely walks is linked to better self-reported functioning, report investigators.
A new rehabilitation system is designed to promote motor, cognitive and functional ability in people who have suffered a stroke.
Stroke survivors can get therapy via virtual reality platform, study finds
By
Alicia Lasek
Nov 25, 2019
Multi-user mode appears to be particularly engaging in a VR platform that brings together stroke survivors and remote rehabilitation therapists.
Stroke patients regain walking symmetry, speed with new therapeutic shoe
By
Alicia Lasek
Sep 17, 2019
A therapeutic shoe that helps stroke patients regain walking skills is expected to become commercially available this year.
Clinical Briefs for Monday, August 26
By
Alicia Lasek
Aug 23, 2019
Depression, anxiety linked to opioid use in older women with breast cancer … Psychiatric illnesses common in adults with kidney failure … Stroke patients benefit from observing own hand in video-assisted...
Stroke survivors gain better walking skills, balance with high-intensity rehab
By
Alicia Lasek
Aug 22, 2019
High-intensity step training leads to better mobility for stroke survivors than standard low-impact training, new research has shown.