Machine learning models predict stroke risk in low-risk non-valvular atrial fibrillation patients using cardiac biomarkers.
New ML models predict stroke risk in low-risk atrial fibrillation patients
This single-center, retrospective cohort study evaluated machine-learning models for stroke risk prediction in 82 NVAF-related stroke cases …
A new study shows machine learning models using heart markers can better predict stroke risk in patients with low-risk atrial fibrillation.
Carrier-assisted mechanical thrombectomy showed shorter puncture-to-clot times and maintained safety in stroke patients.
Carrier catheter may speed clot removal in stroke patients
This multicenter retrospective study evaluated 211 carrier-assisted mechanical thrombectomies at 15 U.S. Comprehensive Stroke Centers. The a…
A new analysis suggests a specific catheter helps doctors reach clots faster during stroke procedures without increasing bleeding risks.
Nutritional risk linked to lower functional independence in 60 patients with subacute to chronic stroke undergoing rehabilitation.
Nutritional risk linked to lower independence scores in stroke rehab patients
This prospective observational study evaluated 60 patients with subacute to chronic stroke in an inpatient rehabilitation program. Nutrition…
Patients with nutritional risk showed lower functional independence at discharge compared to those with normal nutritional status during str…
Neurotransmitter-informed network damage associated with increased odds of post-stroke depressive symptoms
Why Some Stroke Survivors Develop Depression and Others Do Not
In this cohort study of 435 patients across two independent stroke cohorts, damage to specific neurotransmitter-informed networks was associ…
Stroke damage to serotonin and acetylcholine brain networks may reveal who is most likely to develop depression.
GenMetS polygenic score association with cardiometabolic risk in Asian populations
New Genetic Score Predicts Heart Risk Decades Earlier in Asian Populations
This cohort study of 670,952 individuals investigated the association between the GenMetS polygenic score and cardiometabolic risk across th…
A new genetic score developed in young Asian women accurately predicts heart and diabetes risk from childhood through adulthood, filling a m…
Low-intensity focused ultrasound versus rTMS for motor recovery in subacute stroke
New ultrasound technique improves stroke recovery as well as magnetic stimulation.
This secondary analysis of an RCT in 50 patients with subacute stroke compared low-intensity focused ultrasound to repetitive transcranial m…
A new ultrasound method helped stroke patients regain movement just as well as magnetic stimulation, offering a fresh option for recovery.
Resistance training combined with electrical stimulation or stretching improves balance, motor function, and walking in stroke patients.
Adding This Simple Step to Leg Exercises Helps Stroke Survivors Walk Better
This systematic review and Bayesian network meta-analysis evaluated rehabilitation strategies for stroke patients with lower-limb dysfunctio…
For stroke survivors struggling with leg weakness, pairing standard exercises with electrical stimulation or stretching can significantly im…
Narrative review of AI-driven stroke rehabilitation systems and motor learning facilitation
AI Rehab Robots Are Missing a Key Ingredient
This narrative review examines AI-driven stroke rehabilitation systems and their impact on human motor learning processes. The authors note …
Imagine your dad had a stroke last year. He’s trying to walk again.
Higher education and prior stroke exposure linked to better KAP scores in 600 adults.
42% Of Adults Wait Too Long During A Stroke.
This single-center retrospective cross-sectional study assessed knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) regarding stroke warning signs in …
New data shows most people know some signs but fail to act fast enough.
Cerebral small vessel disease burden predicts cognitive recovery after stroke
Brain Scan Score Predicts Stroke Memory Recovery
This observational study of 65 early subacute stroke survivors found that a lower composite measure of cerebral small vessel disease (cCSVD)…
A simple brain scan taken soon after a stroke can now help predict whether a person will regain memory and thinking skills — a shift that co…
Systematic review and meta-analysis finds high VTE incidence in stroke patients and moderate model performance
Doctors Rethink How to Spot Blood Clots in Stroke Patients
This systematic review and meta-analysis of seven prediction models found a pooled VTE incidence of 20.8% in stroke patients. The pooled AUC…
It starts with a small ache in the leg. A little swelling.
Meta-analysis indicates virtual reality rehabilitation improves upper limb scores in subacute stroke patients.
VR Therapy Boosts Arm Recovery After Stroke
This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated virtual reality rehabilitation versus traditional rehabilitation in 612 post-stroke hemip…
Imagine struggling to lift a coffee cup after a stroke.