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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

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Research: Stroke Trials Left Unpublished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[28/04/2010] An investigation into unpublished stroke research data has revealed that 19.6 percent of completed clinical trials, which could potentially influence patient care, are not published in full.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

Listening to Music Improves Stroke Patients' Recovery

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[20/02/2008] Listening to music in the early stages after a stroke can improve patients’ recovery, according to new research. Listening to Music Improves Stroke Patients' Recovery - read more

Stroke Patients in Europe

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[30/10/2006] Preliminary results from the world's most comprehensive global stroke survey are announced by the Stroke Alliance for Europe and AstraZeneca. Stroke Patients in Europe - read more

Research Shows How a Stroke Affects Hand Function

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[15/06/2009] A person whose hand function has been affected by a stroke can release an object more quickly when the affected arm is supported on a platform. Research Shows How a Stroke Affects Hand Function - read more

Stroke Survivors Improve Balance with Tai Chi

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[17/04/2009] Stroke can impair balance, heightening the risk of a debilitating fall. But a researcher has found that stroke survivors can improve their balance by practicing the Chinese martial art of tai chi. Stroke Survivors Improve Balance with Tai Chi - read more

[30/05/2011] How fast can you run a mile? If you're middle-aged, the answer could provide a strong predictor of your risk of heart attack or stroke over the next decade or more. Fitness Test Could Predict Long-Term Risk for Heart Attack and Stroke - read more

Heat Stress in Older People and People with Chronic Diseases

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[09/09/2009] Physicians – and their patients – must be aware of the risk factors for older people and people with chronic disease in excessive heat conditions and counsel and manage accordingly. Heat Stress in Older People and People with Chronic Diseases - read more

Aphasia: Computerised Writing Aids Make Writing Easier

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[04/02/2009] It is possible to improve writing skills for those with aphasia with the aid of computerised writing aids. This is the conclusion of a doctoral thesis. Aphasia: Computerised Writing Aids Make Writing Easier - read more