For stroke survivors, even moderate activity can help: study
Time spent in light physical activity such as leisurely walks is linked to better self-reported functioning, report investigators.
Stroke Survivors
Secondary analysis gives blood thinner apixaban nod over warfarin
Apixaban (Eliquis) may present fewer risks for stroke patients than warfarin, the study found. Meanwhile, anticoagulant use has risen in nursing homes.
A first stroke can unleash dangerous heart problems in the elderly
Seniors with no history of heart disease are at high risk of dangerous cardiac events within 30 days of their first stroke, a study finds.
Stroke survivors can get therapy via virtual reality platform, study finds
Multi-user mode appears to be particularly engaging in a VR platform that brings together stroke survivors and remote rehabilitation therapists.
Clinical Briefs for Wednesday, October 9
Nuplazid slows relapses in dementia-related psychosis … Dog ownership may extend life of heart attack, stroke survivors … Growth factor shows promise for treating knee osteoarthritis … Drugs for arthritis, psoriasis may reduce Alzheimer’s risk
Intensive blood pressure treatment may prevent dizziness, falls
Intensive blood pressure treatment makes it less likely that older adults will experience drastic blood pressure drops and fall, new research shows.
Clinical Briefs for Monday, August 26
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 rehab
Stroke survivors gain better walking skills, balance with high-intensity rehab
High-intensity step training leads to better mobility for stroke survivors than standard low-impact training, new research has shown.
Intensive blood pressure control helps protect residents with a history of stroke
To significantly lower the risk of secondary stroke, clinicians should aim for intensive blood pressure control of less than 130/80 mm Hg, investigators recommend.
Real-time video enhances post-stroke therapy, researchers say
Therapists in skilled nursing facilities might help stroke survivors achieve faster progress by incorporating real-time video in sessions, suggests recently published research.
