Elevated monocyte-to-HDL ratio associated with stroke predisposition in U.S. adults.
High monocyte-to-HDL cholesterol ratio linked to higher stroke risk in adults
This cross-sectional study of 43,321 U.S. adults from NHANES found an elevated monocyte-to-HDL cholesterol ratio (MHR) was statistically sig…
High monocyte-to-HDL cholesterol ratios are linked to a higher risk of stroke in U.S. adults, based on data from over 43,000 people.
Aerobic exercise shows limited cognitive benefit in brain injury rehabilitation pilot study
Early study finds mixed results on exercise for brain injury recovery
This randomized controlled pilot study enrolled 12 participants with acquired brain injury. Compared to routine physical therapy, 8 weeks of…
A small study found aerobic exercise improved working memory for brain injury patients, while routine therapy boosted visual search speed in…
Systematic review assesses performance and applicability of aspiration risk prediction models in stroke
Can doctors predict if stroke patients might breathe in food?
This systematic review evaluates prediction models for aspiration risk in adult stroke patients across 18 model development studies. Most mo…
Most tools to predict if stroke patients will choke on food show promise but cannot be trusted yet because every study had serious flaws.
Stress hyperglycemic ratio shows nonlinear link to stroke in older adults with metabolic syndrome
Does stress-related blood sugar predict stroke risk in older adults with metabolic syndrome?
This prospective cohort study of 60,931 participants aged 60 or older with metabolic syndrome examined whether the stress hyperglycemic rati…
In older adults with metabolic syndrome, stress-related blood sugar spikes show a complex link to ischemic stroke risk, with risk changing d…
Volitional fast inspiration increased MEP and SEP amplitudes and muscle force in stroke patients compared to spontaneous breathing.
Could a simple breath boost your recovery after a stroke?
This withdrawn case-control study compared volitional fast inspiration against spontaneous breathing and fast expiration in 52 healthy volun…
A simple fast breath before moving muscles boosted force by 16 to 18 percent in stroke patients, though the study was withdrawn before offic…
Patient factors predict post-stroke fatigue at four weeks in a retrospective cohort.
New Tool Spots Stroke Survivors Most Likely to Feel Crushing Fatigue
This retrospective cohort study evaluated 846 stroke patients hospitalized at two Chinese medical centers. Researchers identified independen…
A new scoring chart helps doctors spot stroke survivors at high risk for deep, lingering fatigue weeks before it takes hold.
Exercise dose-response for balance in stroke survivors shows peak benefit around 1,200 MET-min/week.
The Exact Exercise Dose That Helps Stroke Survivors Regain Balance
This meta-analysis of 42 randomized controlled trials involving stroke survivors evaluated the relationship between exercise dose and balanc…
Stroke survivors regain balance best with about 1,200 minutes of weekly exercise, as more activity beyond this peak may actually reduce gain…
Meta-analysis of 7,048 first-time stroke patients across six countries reports post-stroke cognitive impairment incidence rates.
Half of stroke survivors face memory loss
This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated 7,048 first-time stroke patients from six countries to determine the incidence of post-st…
Nearly half of first-time stroke patients develop memory and thinking problems, a silent crisis that often goes unnoticed after physical rec…
Systematic review of musculoskeletal ultrasonography in stroke patients reveals reduced muscle thickness and altered architecture in lower-leg muscles.
Ultrasound Shows Exactly Why Your Leg Won't Move
This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated musculoskeletal ultrasonography in 8 studies involving stroke patients. Results indicate …
Ultrasound reveals hidden scar tissue and stiffness inside leg muscles that standard weakness tests miss after a stroke.
Vascular risk factors and diagnostic findings in young stroke patients across sixteen MENA centers
Young Adults Are Having Strokes — And the Causes May Surprise You
This retrospective cohort study examined 3,971 young adults with stroke across nine Middle East and North Africa countries. Hypertension was…
High blood pressure and diabetes are driving strokes in young adults across the Middle East and North Africa, creating distinct risks that d…
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. It assessed factors…
Only 40% of stroke survivors in rehab get heart-strengthening exercise, leaving those with heart issues or mobility limits behind.
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.