Patient characteristics associated with cardiorespiratory exercise participation in Ontario stroke rehabilitation
Most Stroke Survivors Miss Out on Heart-Strengthening Exercise — Here's Why
This observational cohort study examined 601 patients admitted to four stroke rehabilitation centres in Ontario, Canada.
Only 40% of stroke survivors in rehab get heart-strengthening exercise, leaving those with heart issues or mobility limits behind.
Endovascular thrombectomy in acute ischemic stroke shows ischemic core reversal in 17.5% of patients
Stroke Damage Might Undo Itself After Treatment
This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated 3640 patients with acute ischemic stroke undergoing endovascular thrombectomy.
New scans show some stroke damage thought to be permanent can actually shrink and heal after clot-removal surgery, offering hope for recover…
Vagus nerve stimulation paired with rehabilitation shows uncertain effects on upper extremity function after stroke
Can a Tiny Nerve Zap Wake Up a Stroke-Weakened Arm?
A systematic review of 10 RCTs (547 participants) found very uncertain effects of VNS paired with rehabilitation on upper extremity motor fu…
Pairing gentle nerve stimulation with rehab could help stroke survivors regain arm strength, but scientists say the proof is still thin.
Review finds TCM stroke trials less likely to define primary outcomes and report safety than Western medicine trials
Review finds Chinese herbal trials for stroke often lack standard outcome measures compared to Western medicine studies
A comparative analysis of 306 RCTs in acute stroke (2020-2024) found that Chinese herbal medicine trials were less likely to define primary …
Only 10% of Chinese herbal stroke trials defined a primary outcome, compared to 46% of Western medicine studies, making direct comparisons d…
Network meta-analysis of balloon dilation plus adjunctive therapies for post-stroke cricopharyngeal achalasia efficacy
The Stubborn Swallowing Problem After Stroke Finally Has a Roadmap
This systematic review and network meta-analysis evaluated 36 articles involving 13 interventions for patients with post-stroke cricopharyng…
Balloon dilation by itself is not enough — pairing it with acupuncture, Botox, or brain stimulation works better depending on which swallowi…
Dance intervention improved cognitive function and quality of life in chronic stroke patients compared to control
Dance exercise may improve thinking and quality of life in chronic stroke patients
This single-blind, randomized controlled trial evaluated a 12-week dance intervention in 40 chronic stroke patients.
Dance sessions three times a week for 12 weeks significantly improved thinking and quality of life in chronic stroke patients compared to th…
Tissue clock-guided prediction addresses futile recanalization in acute ischemic stroke caused by large vessel occlusion
Why the Stroke Clock May Need to Be Replaced With a Tissue Clock
This review and conceptual article discusses tissue clock-guided prediction and intervention for patients with acute ischemic stroke caused …
Stroke treatment is shifting from a rigid time limit to a tissue clock that focuses on actual brain health, letting more patients benefit fr…
Age Not Independent Predictor of Outcomes After Thrombectomy in Stroke Patients ≥70 Years
Why Being 85 Shouldn't Cost Grandma Her Shot at Stroke Recovery
A retrospective single-center cohort study of 94 patients aged ≥70 years with acute ischemic stroke undergoing endovascular thrombectomy fou…
When an older adult has a stroke, their odds of recovery depend more on the stroke itself than on the number on their birth certificate.
Protocol Describes Gusu Constraint Standing Training for Hemiparetic Gait Post-Stroke
A New Standing Program Hopes to Fix the Stroke Limp
A multicenter prospective sequential intervention study protocol outlines Gusu Constraint Standing Training (GCST) for 180 hemiparetic strok…
A new standing program aims to fix the stubborn stroke limp by retraining the brain's shared neural pathways that control both posture and w…
Active rTMS combined with rehabilitation showed greater improvement in language and swallowing outcomes compared with sham stimulation in 113 post-stroke patients
Magnetic pulses may speed stroke recovery for speech and swallowing
This sham-controlled prospective study evaluated active rTMS combined with conventional rehabilitation versus sham stimulation plus the same…
Adding brain stimulation before rehab sessions led to better recovery of two abilities stroke takes away most often — talking and eating.
Independent risk factors and a predictive nomogram for early neurological deterioration after mechanical thrombectomy in LVO-AIS patients
Why Some Stroke Patients Get Worse After a Successful Brain Procedure
This retrospective cohort study examined 486 patients with acute ischemic stroke due to large vessel occlusion who underwent successful reca…
A new prediction tool helps identify which stroke patients are most at risk of getting worse after successful clot removal, a problem affect…
Machine learning algorithms predicted stroke risk with high accuracy in a large retrospective cohort
New AI models may help predict stroke risk better than current methods in large data reviews
This retrospective multicenter study evaluated multiple machine learning algorithms, including random forest, against established models for…
A new computer model predicts stroke risk better than current methods, achieving a high accuracy score in a review of over 35,000 patients.
Questions about Stroke
Can machine learning help predict the outcome of my aphasia after a stroke?
Yes, machine learning can help predict aphasia recovery after stroke, with models achieving around 80% accuracy using factors like aphasia severity, cognitive performance, and education.
Full answer →Can AI models distinguish between hemorrhagic and ischemic stroke with high sensitivity?
AI models show high sensitivity for distinguishing hemorrhagic from ischemic stroke, with pooled data indicating 90.6% sensitivity for hemorrhagic cases.
Full answer →How does a dance intervention compare to control for quality of life in chronic stroke?
A 12-week dance program significantly improved quality of life and cognitive scores in chronic stroke patients, whereas the control group's scores declined over the same period.
Full answer →What percentage of chronic stroke participants had musculoskeletal adverse events during walking training?
About 32% of chronic stroke participants experienced musculoskeletal adverse events during moderate- to high-intensity walking training.
Full answer →Can six weeks of reactive balance training help adults with chronic stroke?
Six weeks of reactive balance training is feasible for adults with chronic stroke and does not increase anxiety, though specific fall-risk improvements depend on individual function.
Full answer →Can repetitive peripheral magnetic stimulation help with stroke motor recovery?
Yes, repetitive peripheral magnetic stimulation (rPMS) can improve upper limb motor function, daily living, and spasticity after stroke, especially when combined with other therapies.
Full answer →Are Chinese herbal medicine trials for acute stroke less likely to report safety than Western trials?
Yes, a 2026 review found that only 49.6% of Chinese herbal medicine trials for acute stroke reported safety outcomes, compared to 83.6% of Western medicine trials.
Full answer →Which feeding tube is better for me if I have ischemic stroke and swallowing trouble?
For ischemic stroke with swallowing trouble, intermittent oro-esophageal tube feeding (IOE) may be better than nasogastric tube feeding (NG) for improving nutrition, swallowing function, and reducing pneumonia, but discuss options with your doctor.
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