Scientists are edging closer to achieving speech restoration in people suffering from paralysis disorders or those who are aphasic following a stroke. Using a combination of brain signal readers and artificial intelligence, researchers at the Radboud University and the University Medical Center Utrecht have developed a means of communication that is accurate and similar to […]

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Life after a stroke can be a journey of resilience and recovery, and the right home equipment plays a pivotal role in empowering independence. From enhancing mobility to ensuring safety, selecting the right tools is essential for the well-being of stroke survivors. The article explores the empowering realm of crucial home equipment for stroke survivors, […]

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Stroke statistics are scary. Stroke is a leading cause of disability and death, and 2022 has taught us that there is a need for stroke research for better preventive measures, rehabilitation, and stroke treatment options.1,2 Defining stroke Strokes can be characterized by the inability of blood to flow to the brain. The lack of blood […]

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A new study published in Alzheimer’s & Dementia shows a possible association between diabetes, stroke, and heart disease with dementia.1 The study, conducted by researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden, followed 2,577 seniors over a 12-year period. According to their results, those who had at least 2 cardiometabolic diseases were more likely to develop dementia.1 […]

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A recently published review uses various studies to look into the effect of vitamin E on stroke risk. Globally, 55 million people die from a stroke every year. There are two different types of stroke, ischaemic and haemorrhagic, where either blood is blocked from the brain, or bleeding occurs in the brain. As the proportion […]

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Doctors across the world are finding that incidences of strokes in patients suffering from COVID-19 are associated with worse outcomes including a higher mortality rate. A research study comparing patients with COVID-19 and acute ischemic stroke to patients suffering from stroke alone was published in the journal Stroke. The researchers analyzed clinical data and outcomes […]

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Researchers in Weill Cornell Medicine in New York compared the rates of stroke in COVID-19 and influenza patients. COVID-19, caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, mainly affects the respiratory system causing fever, cough, shortness of breath, and in some cases severe respiratory distress. However, as medical experts learn more about the illness, they have discovered how […]

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A recent study has identified certain foods that can reduce the risk of ischemic stroke and hemorrhagic stroke, respectively.   In 2013, stroke was the second-highest cause of death and the third-highest cause of disability globally. A stroke impairs blood flow in the brain, possibly leading to paralysis or death. There are two types of […]

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