Rogers will present research on the implications of stretchable electronics for
stroke recovery treatment on Feb. 17, at the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) annual meeting in Austin, Texas.
Not exact matches
«Measuring damage to brain networks may aid
stroke treatment, predict
recovery: Functional MRI scans provide crucial data for
stroke patients.»
«This new rehabilitative approach at least triggered an astonishing
recovery of the motor skills in rats, which may become important for the
treatment of
stroke patients in the future,» says first author Anna - Sophia Wahl.
Analysis of data from nine randomised trials involving 6756 patients (1729 older than 80 years of age) showed that alteplase
treatment significantly increased the odds of a good
stroke outcome (no significant disability 3 - 6 months after
stroke), with faster
treatment offering the best chance of
recovery.
The odds of a good
stroke outcome were 75 % greater for patients given alteplase within 3 hours of initial
stroke symptoms, compared with those who did not receive the drug; for those given the drug between 3 and 4 · 5 hours post-
stroke there was a 26 % increased chance of a good outcome; while for those with a delay of more than 4 · 5 hours in receiving
treatment, there was just a 15 %, not statistically significant, increase in the chance of a good
recovery.
If the signals that lead to this limited
recovery after
stroke can be identified and turned into a
treatment, then it might be possible to enhance brain repair after
stroke.»
About Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation is nationally recognized for the
treatment and research of both spinal cord and brain injuries and also leads the field in the care and
treatment for
stroke, neurological diseases, amputation, orthopedic and musculoskeletal conditions and cardiac
recovery.
The researchers — who publish their findings in the journal Brain today — hope that the
treatment will eventually improve the ability of
stroke patients with aphasia across the NHS to access intensive
treatment, and improve their symptoms and speech
recovery after
stroke.
About Kessler Institute Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, a division of Select Medical, provides comprehensive care and specialized
treatment to address the complex needs of individuals with spinal cord injury, brain injury,
stroke, amputation, neurological diseases, cardiac
recovery and orthopedic / musculoskeletal conditions.
About Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation is nationally recognized for the
treatment and research of both spinal cord and brain injuries and leads the field in the care and
treatment for
stroke, neurological diseases, amputation, orthopedic and musculoskeletal conditions and cardiac
recovery.
Kessler Institute also leads the field in the care and
treatment for
stroke, neurological diseases, amputation, orthopedic and musculoskeletal conditions and cardiac
recovery.
The three - year grant will advance the Foundation's
stroke rehabilitation research in the diagnosis and
treatment of spatial neglect, a hidden disability that complicates
recovery after right brain
stroke.
Nine hospitals in southeast Michigan have come together to form one of 25 regional
stroke networks across the nation that will allow teams of researchers representing every medical specialty needed for
stroke care to address the three prongs of
stroke research: prevention,
treatment and
recovery.
«
Treatment is relevant for
stroke recovery and outcome,» they write, «but should be used thoughtfully considering potential side effects.»
Doctors credited the quick recognition of Sarah's
stroke and immediate
treatment for her strong
recovery.
All cases are individual, as are all courses of feline
stroke treatment, but most cats have a good chance of
recovery after about a month.
The company's health insurance products consist of accidental injury insurance which provides benefits if insured is injured or dies from an accident; cancer insurance which assists in paying costs related to cancer
treatment and
recovery; critical illness insurance which offers lump - sum benefits upon the diagnosis of a critical illnesses, such as cancer, heart attack,
stroke and kidney failure; heart /
stroke insurance which pays indemnity benefits for a range of
treatments, services and expenses in the event of a heart attack or
stroke; hospital insurance which helps pay costs associated with hospital care, including emergency room visits; and Medicare supplement which protects against the expenses not paid by Medicare.
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