Stroke survivors face substantially increased hip fracture incidence and elevated mortality compared to non-stroke populations.
Stroke Survivors Face High Risk of Broken Hips
This narrative review examines epidemiological and clinical interrelationships between stroke and hip fractures in stroke survivors over a 5…
A broken hip after a stroke is a dangerous double hit that kills faster and hurts more than in anyone else.
Plastic changes in brainstem reticular formation may be involved in spasticity onset across stroke and spinal cord injury.
Could brainstem plastic changes trigger spasticity in stroke and spinal cord injury patients?
This systematic review examined pathophysiological similarities in spasticity among humans, primates, and rodents. Evidence remains limited …
Spasticity after stroke or spinal cord injury may stem from plastic changes in the brainstem, though evidence remains limited and controvers…
Soleus coordination deficits observed during standing in subacute stroke patients versus controls
Why is standing so hard after a stroke? A new clue lies in calf muscle timing.
An observational study of 14 individuals undergoing subacute stroke rehabilitation and 16 matched controls found reduced bilateral synchroni…
After a stroke, calf muscles fire at the wrong time, but one week of rehab syncs them back up to improve balance.
DOACs show varied efficacy and safety profiles versus VKAs in atrial fibrillation patients with fall risk
Study compares blood thinners for atrial fibrillation patients with fall risk
A Bayesian network meta-analysis of 10 studies (5 RCTs, 5 observational) in AF patients with fall history/risk found apixaban ranked highest…
For atrial fibrillation patients at risk of falling, apixaban best prevents strokes while edoxaban best lowers major bleeding risks compared…
Meta-analysis finds nonlinear dose-response between physical activity and reduced stroke risk
How much exercise protects against stroke? A new analysis finds the sweet spot.
A meta-analysis of 14 prospective cohort studies with 2.6 million participants found nonlinear inverse associations between physical activit…
A new analysis of over 2.6 million people finds that moderate exercise—like a few vigorous workouts weekly—can cut stroke risk by up to 19%,…
Cognitive training perspectives show no significant far transfer effects in acute stroke rehabilitation trial
Can changing how stroke patients think about space help their mood and movement?
A randomized clinical trial of 128 acute stroke patients found that adding allocentric or egocentric perspective cognitive training to conve…
Adding mental exercises to stroke rehab did not improve mood or movement compared to standard care alone in a study of 128 patients.
High body roundness index associated with higher odds of prevalent stroke in Chinese adults
Could a simple waist measurement help spot stroke risk in your community?
A cross-sectional study of 6,858 adults in a Chinese community screening program found high body roundness index (BRI ≥4.6) was associated w…
A simple waist measurement called the Body Roundness Index may help spot stroke risk in community screenings, though it works best alongside…
Post hoc analysis finds cilostazol reduces stroke recurrence without lowering systolic blood pressure
Study finds cilostazol reduces stroke recurrence without lowering blood pressure
A post hoc mediation analysis of an RCT in 1,795 patients with noncardioembolic ischemic stroke found dual therapy with cilostazol plus aspi…
Cilostazol lowers stroke recurrence risk in patients with prior noncardioembolic strokes without working by dropping their blood pressure.
ENGAGE program shows feasibility and preliminary signal for participation after chronic stroke in pilot trial
Can a peer-led program help stroke survivors reconnect with their communities?
A phase 2a single-arm pilot trial of 30 community-dwelling stroke survivors assessed a 6-week ENGAGE intervention co-facilitated by peer men…
A new stroke support program helped 30 survivors reconnect with their communities, showing high satisfaction and safe participation in socia…
Bilateral training shows greater motor recovery than conventional therapy in subacute stroke patients
Small study finds bilateral training may help stroke patients' motor recovery
A randomized trial in 40 subacute stroke patients compared comprehensive bilateral training to conventional physiotherapy over 6 weeks. Both…
Stroke patients who did physical therapy on both sides, not just the weakened one, saw slightly better leg recovery in a small trial.
Scoping review finds variable procedures and gaps in patient-centered goal-setting for stroke rehabilitation
Stroke rehabilitation goal-setting varies widely, with gaps in coordination and follow-up
A scoping review of 18 studies examined patient-centered goal-setting processes in stroke rehabilitation. Goal-setting mainly occurred at re…
Stroke recovery goal-setting often starts strong but lacks coordination when patients move between hospital and home care teams.
FES cycling shows small, non-significant effects on gait in stroke survivors
Does electrical stimulation cycling help stroke survivors walk better? The evidence is unclear.
A meta-analysis of 311 stroke survivors found lower limb functional electrical stimulation (FES) cycling had small, non-significant effects …
A new analysis of 311 stroke survivors found that cycling with electrical stimulation does not clearly improve walking speed or endurance.