One in Three Stroke Emergencies Do Not Use EMS

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[10/05/2013] More than a third of stroke patients don't get to the hospital by ambulance, even though that's the fastest way to get there, according to new research.One in Three Stroke Emergencies Do Not Use EMS - Read more

Teen Years May Be Critical in Later Stroke Risk

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[02/05/2013] The teenage years may be a key period of vulnerability related to living in the "stroke belt" when it comes to future stroke risk, according to a new study.Teen Years May Be Critical in Later Stroke Risk - Read more

Silent Stroke Can Cause Parkinson’s Disease

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[19/12/2012] Scientists at The University of Manchester have for the first time identified why a patient who appears outwardly healthy may develop Parkinson’s disease.Silent Stroke Can Cause Parkinson’s Disease - Read more

Stroke Caregivers Are at Risk for Depression

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[24/10/2012] Caregivers of stroke survivors are at risk for developing depression and complications from chronic stress, according to a study by researchers at the Loyola University Chicago Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing (MNSON)Stroke Caregivers Are at Risk for Depression - Read more

Black Stroke Survivors: Increased Risk of Repeat Stroke

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[12/09/2012] Blacks who survived a stroke caused by bleeding in the brain had higher blood pressure than whites a year later, according to a study. The finding might help explain why blacks have a greater risk of suffering a second stroke than whites.Black Stroke Survivors: Increased Risk of Repeat Stroke - Read more

Brain-Wave-Reading Robot Might Help Stroke Patients

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[22/08/2012] New device could help rehabilitate stroke survivors by turning thoughts into actions, retraining motor pathways.Brain-Wave-Reading Robot Might Help Stroke Patients - Read more

Seniors Find Smoking and Drinking Tough Habits to Break

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[20/08/2012] A recent study of adults age 50 to 85 found that only 19 percent of those diagnosed with lung disease quit smoking within two years. Furthermore, the vast majority of older adults who learn they have a chronic condition do not adopt healthier behaviors.Seniors Find Smoking and Drinking Tough Habits to Break - Read more

Coach Could Be Key in Helping Stroke Patients

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[13/08/2012] When a stroke patient is discharged from the hospital, they often must cope with a new disability or lack of function, so changes in their medications or a new dosing prescription can be particularly confusing.Coach Could Be Key in Helping Stroke Patients - Read more

Yoga Improves Motor Function After Stroke

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[01/08/2012] Group yoga can improve motor function and balance in stroke survivors, even if they do not begin yoga until six months or more after the stroke, according to "Post-Stroke Balance Improves With Yoga: A Pilot Study."Yoga Improves Motor Function After Stroke - Read more

Improving Stroke Rehabilitation in Europe

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[25/07/2012] Researchers at the University of Luxembourg, along with their international partners, want to develop an easy-to-use, self-motivating tool that stroke patients can use in their rehabilitation process. The 4.4 million euro project is funded by the European Commission Seventh Framework Programme.Improving Stroke Rehabilitation in Europe - Read more

More Support for Women Caring for Elderly Men

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[20/06/2012] The hardest aspect of looking after your partner after stroke is not the physical disability but personality changes and a lack of support from society. This has been highlighted in a study from the Sahlgrenska Academy, at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden.More Support for Women Caring for Elderly Men - Read more

Low Vitamin D in Diet Increases Stroke Risk

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[30/05/2012] Japanese-American men who did not eat foods rich in vitamin D had a higher risk of stroke later in life, according to results of a 34-year study of the University of Hawaii in Honolulu.Low Vitamin D in Diet Increases Stroke Risk - Read more

New Way to Predict Recurrent Stroke

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[16/05/2012] New research from the University of Calgary's Hotchkiss Brain Institute (HBI) shows that using a CT (computerised tomography) scan, doctors can predict if patients who have had a transient ischemic attack (TIA) or minor stroke are at risk for another more severe stroke.New Way to Predict Recurrent Stroke - Read more

Elderly Women at Higher Risk for Stroke

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[14/05/2012] Older women who have been diagnosed with an irregular heart beat are at higher risk of stroke than men. A new study shows that warfarin, the most common anticoagulant therapy used to prevent stroke in patients with Atrial fibrillation (AF) may not be as effective in women, 75 years or older, as in men.Elderly Women at Higher Risk for Stroke - Read more

Alternative Communication: "When Starting Working Life Communication Is Especially Important"

School is out, working life begins: an exciting time in which everything changes. Also for people who articulate with the help of Alternative Communication (AC). The auxiliary means have to function exactly so that the transition functions easily.Alternative Communication: "When Starting Working Life Communication Is Especially Important" - Read more

Stroke Risk: Aspirin May Counteract Potential Trans Fat-Related

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[26/03/2012] Older women whose diets include a substantial amount of trans fats are more likely than their counterparts to suffer an ischemic stroke, a new study of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill shows.Stroke Risk: Aspirin May Counteract Potential Trans Fat-Related - Read more

February 2012: Impressive Integration Institutions

At the cemetery and in the kitchen we are all the same – at least in those institutions which REHACARE.de presents in the Topic of the Month February. Have a look at “Impressive Integration Institutions”. February 2012: Impressive Integration Institutions - Read more

January 2012: The Hard Fate of Multiple Disabilities

Suffering from one kind of disability is bad enough. However, it is a fact that most handicaps do come along with others. In our Topic of the Month January we show you mothers fighting for their children who share “The Hard Fate of Multiple Disabilities”.January 2012: The Hard Fate of Multiple Disabilities - Read more

Fighting at Many Fronts

If on a battlefield the opponents attack from all sides, the fight seems hopeless. Like this battle a mother has been fighting for her multi-handicapped daughter for many years. However, she will certainly not give up! Fighting at Many Fronts - Read more

People with Stroke History Who Receive Clot-Busting Therapy Fare Better

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[21/11/2011] People with a history of stroke or diabetes who were given clot-busting drugs to break up blood clots after stroke fared better than those who did not receive the drugs, according to a study.People with Stroke History Who Receive Clot-Busting Therapy Fare Better - Read more

Speech Disorders: Singing After Stroke?

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[14/11/2011] After a left-sided stroke, many individuals suffer from serious speech disorders but are often able to sing complete texts relatively fluently. Researchers have now demonstrated that it is not singing itself that is the key.Speech Disorders: Singing After Stroke? - Read more

Dementia People with Stroke More Likely to Become Disabled

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[09/11/2011] New research shows that people with dementia who have a stroke are more likely to become disabled and not return home - compared to people who didn't have dementia at the time they had a stroke.Dementia People with Stroke More Likely to Become Disabled - Read more

More Screening Needed to Identify Depression

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[31/10/2011] On the surface they appear unaffected, but people who have mild strokes may live with hidden disabilities, including depression, vision problems and difficulty thinking, according to a study.More Screening Needed to Identify Depression - Read more

Stroke: Innovative Technology Improves Care and Reduces Costs

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[19/10/2011] The use of long-distance video and data hook-ups to link remote community hospitals with stroke neurologists in large centres provides the same level of care as having everyone in the same room, according to a new study.Stroke: Innovative Technology Improves Care and Reduces Costs - Read more

Leg-Crossers: Good Recovery after Severe Stroke

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[14/10/2011] People who are able to cross their legs soon after having a severe stroke appear to be more likely to have a good recovery compared to people who can't cross their legs. That's according to new research.Leg-Crossers: Good Recovery after Severe Stroke - Read more

Robotic device: Recovery of the Hand Functions of Stroke Patients

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[22/08/2011] Scientists have developed a hand robotic training device to recover the hand functions of stroke patients. Robotic device: Recovery of the Hand Functions of Stroke Patients - Read more

Olive Oil May Help Prevent Stroke in Older People

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[22/06/2011] It is not only delicious, but maybe also very helpful: A new study suggests that consuming olive oil may help prevent a stroke in older people. Olive Oil May Help Prevent Stroke in Older People - Read more

Hormone Improves Long-Term Recovery from Stroke

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[18/05/2011] Scientists have discovered an explanation of how stroke patients can achieve better recovery. A hormone that is associated with the growth hormone system has proved to benefit recovery during the later phases of rehabilitation after a stroke. Hormone Improves Long-Term Recovery from Stroke - Read more

Stroke: New Sensor Glove May Help Patients Recover Mobility

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[11/05/2011] People who have strokes are often left with moderate to severe physical impairments. Now, thanks to a glove developed at McGill University, stroke patients may be able to recover hand motion by playing video games.Stroke: New Sensor Glove May Help Patients Recover Mobility - Read more

Vegetarians: Maybe Lower Risk of Metabolic Syndrome

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[15/04/2011] Loma Linda University study suggests metabolic syndrome with heart disease, diabetes and stroke is significantly less prevalent in vegetarians.Vegetarians: Maybe Lower Risk of Metabolic Syndrome - Read more

Aphasia: Finding the Words

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[26/11/2010] New Brain Stimulation Technique Shows Promise for People with Aphasia, a language disorder that may appear after a stroke. Aphasia: Finding the Words - Read more

Age Is a Factor in Choosing Between Stroke-Prevention Procedures

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[26/07/2010] A published report provides the final details on how two stroke-prevention procedures are safe and equally beneficial for men and women at risk for stroke, though their effectiveness does vary by age, say researchers.Age Is a Factor in Choosing Between Stroke-Prevention Procedures - Read more

Music Shows Potential in Stroke Rehabilitation

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[21/07/2010] Music therapy provided by trained music therapists may help to improve movement in stroke patients, according to a new Cochrane Systematic Review. Music Shows Potential in Stroke Rehabilitation - Read more

Stroke: How Patients Regain Motor Functions in Hands

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[19/07/2010] Helping stroke patients regain use of their hands and arms through innovative robotic and virtual reality-based video game therapies is the focal point of Sergei Adamovich, a biomedical engineer. Stroke: How Patients Regain Motor Functions in Hands - Read more

Research: Stroke Trials Left Unpublished

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[28/04/2010] An investigation into unpublished stroke research data has revealed that 19.6 percent of completed clinical trials, which could potentially influence patient care, are not published in full.Research: Stroke Trials Left Unpublished - Read more

Brain Implants May Help Stroke Patients

[19/11/2008] Scientists have shown for the first time that neuroprosthetic brain implants may be able to help stroke patients with partial paralysis.Brain Implants May Help Stroke Patients - Read more

Better Treatment with Telemedicine

[04/08/2008] Technology enables doctors to make correct decisions for stroke patients at remote sites, researchers say. A telemedicine programme transports stroke specialists via computer desktop or laptop to the patient’s bedside. Better Treatment with Telemedicine - Read more

Study Could Help Stroke Victims

[11/05/2007] A University of Leicester study could help to provide a new lease of life for patients who have suffered a stroke.Study Could Help Stroke Victims - Read more