Research across Stroke
Related studies from across the Stroke family.
Botulinum toxin type A improves passive stretch-evoked activity and CMAP in post-stroke spasticity
Botulinum toxin helps muscle control after a stroke
This meta-analysis of 760 patients with post-stroke spasticity indicates that Botulinum toxin type A significantly improves passive stretch-…
New research shows how botulinum toxin injections can improve muscle activity and motor control for people living with post-stroke stiffness…
Impact of Psychosocial Stress Domains on the Incidence of First Ever Stroke
Psychosocial stress is linked to a higher risk of stroke
A large-scale meta-analysis identifies significant links between psychological, vocational, and interpersonal stressors and stroke risk.
New data suggests that psychological and work-related stress are linked to a higher risk of having a first-ever stroke.
MI-BCI training improves upper limb motor function and fine motor control in post-stroke hemiplegia
Brain-computer interface training improves arm movement after stroke
This meta-analysis of 846 patients with post-stroke hemiplegia indicates that motor imagery-based brain-computer interface (MI-BCI) training…
A new type of brain-computer training helps stroke survivors regain fine motor control and movement in their arms and hands.
Immersive virtual reality yields highest effect sizes for upper limb motor function in stroke survivors
Immersive Virtual Reality Shows Promise for Stroke Recovery
This systematic review and network meta-analysis of 1,524 patients found that immersive virtual reality outperformed semi-immersive and noni…
Immersive virtual reality may offer better results for upper limb motor function and daily independence than other types of virtual reality …
Circulating blood biomarker families show promising but methodologically fragile signals for acute ischemic stroke diagnosis
Blood tests show promise for identifying acute ischemic stroke
This meta-analysis of 17 independent cohorts evaluates the diagnostic accuracy of extracellular chromatin, cell-free DNA, non-coding RNA, an…
New blood tests using cell-free DNA and non-coding RNA show potential for identifying stroke, though more research is needed for clinical us…
Dyadic Capability Scale protocol targets stroke survivor-caregiver assessment
New Tool Planned to Measure Stroke Survivor and Caregiver Support
This is a study protocol for the development and validation of the Dyadic Capability Scale, an instrument intended to assess dyadic capabili…
A new assessment tool is being developed to help measure and improve the way caregivers and stroke survivors work together as a team.
Tubulin code modifications and specific pathways influence ischemic stroke neuroprotection and cytoskeletal remodeling
Tubulin Code Research May Offer New Insights for Ischemic Stroke
This narrative review explores the role of tubulin isotype composition and post-translational modifications in ischemic stroke. The authors …
New research into the tubulin code identifies specific ways the brain's transport system changes after a stroke, potentially opening doors f…
Significant gaps in assessment tools and management resources for post-stroke pain in Africa
Stroke survivors in Africa face significant barriers to pain management
This narrative review explores the epidemiology and clinical phenotypes of post-stroke pain syndromes across several African nations. The re…
Stroke survivors in Africa face a lack of specialized tools and limited medical resources to manage chronic pain after their stroke.
Sinomenine significantly reduces cerebral infarct volume and improves neurological scores in ischemic stroke animal models
Sinomenine may protect brain tissue after a stroke
This meta-analysis of 15 preclinical studies indicates that sinomenine significantly reduces cerebral infarct volume (SMD -1.97 post-trim-an…
Early research in animal models suggests sinomenine could reduce brain damage and improve physical function after a stroke.
Neuroecosystem Collapse Framework Links Ferroptosis, Neuroinflammation, and Gut-Brain Axis to Post-Stroke Cognitive Impairment
New Framework Explains How Stroke Impacts Brain Function
This systematic review proposes a neuroecosystem framework for post-stroke cognitive impairment, reinterpreting ferroptosis, neuroinflammati…
A new framework identifies how the interaction between blood vessels, immune cells, and brain cells may drive cognitive issues after a strok…
Acupuncture significantly improves Water Swallowing Test effective rates in patients with post-stroke dysphagia
Acupuncture May Help People With Swallowing Problems After Having a Stroke
This meta-analysis of 2,224 patients found that acupuncture significantly improved the Water Swallowing Test (WST) effective rate (RR = 1.50…
Acupuncture may help patients who have trouble swallowing after a stroke. This treatment could improve their ability to eat and drink safely…
Repeated intravenous thrombolysis shows non-significant trend toward better functional outcomes in recurrent acute ischemic stroke
Repeated Thrombolysis Shows Potential for Recent Stroke Patients
This meta-analysis of individual patient data examines repeated intravenous thrombolysis (RIVT) for patients with recurrent acute ischemic s…
New data suggests that patients with a second stroke within 90 days may still benefit from thrombolysis treatment.