Routinely available clinical variables predict swallowing status after stroke
Routinely available variables may help estimate swallowing status after acute stroke
This retrospective observational study of 126 patients with first-ever stroke found that routinely available clinical variables can predict …
A new analysis suggests common hospital data points could help estimate swallowing ability in stroke patients when specialized tests are mis…
Longitudinal study of 148 stroke patients examines cognitive and motor recovery correlations at one and three months.
After a stroke, thinking and movement recovery may be linked
This longitudinal study of 148 individuals in the subacute phase of stroke examined correlations between cognitive and motor impairment. Res…
Stroke survivors' thinking and movement improvements are linked, but early thinking skills don't predict motor recovery.
Pilot RCT of mHealth intervention in adult elective cardiac surgery patients showed feasibility and acceptable uptake.
New mobile tool helps heart surgery patients recover at home
This pilot randomized controlled trial enrolled 70 eligible patients, with 61 participating, in a major metropolitan publicly funded health …
A new smartphone program helps heart surgery patients feel more confident and take action to manage their recovery at home.
Review of global assistive product prices across 12 countries shows lower income linked to higher financial burden
Over 2.5 Billion People Need Help But Can’t Afford It
This price review analyzed 120 assistive products selected from an initial list of 300 products prioritized by the WHO Technical Advisory Gr…
New global price data shows assistive devices are often unaffordable in low income countries, forcing hard choices for families and health s…
Non-immersive virtual reality for upper limb motor function after chronic stroke
New Virtual Reality Training Helps Stroke Patients Regain Arm Movement
This randomized controlled trial in 26 patients with chronic middle cerebral artery stroke compared non-immersive virtual reality to convent…
A new virtual reality tool helps stroke patients regain arm movement skills in a way that standard therapy alone cannot match.
Narrative review explores transcranial magnetic stimulation feasibility for chronic respiratory diseases
New ideas for managing chronic respiratory diseases using brain stimulation
This narrative review evaluates the feasibility of transcranial magnetic stimulation as an adjunctive respiratory training approach for pati…
This review explores using transcranial magnetic stimulation to help patients with chronic respiratory disorders breathe easier and manage t…
Transition period between hamstring contractions does not differ after injury
Hamstring injury history does not change transition period between muscle contractions
This observational retrospective study assessed the transition period between eccentric and concentric hamstring contractions in 57 athletes…
An injury to the hamstring does not seem to alter how quickly the muscle switches between shortening and lengthening movements, according to…
Shengdi Dahuang Decoction Improves Functional Outcomes in Acute Intracerebral Hemorrhage
New herbal formula may help stroke patients recover better function
This randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial enrolled 483 patients with acute intracerebral hemorrhage within 4 hours of symptom …
A new herbal treatment could help stroke patients regain independence, but it is not yet ready for everyone to try.
Longitudinal study tracks activity load in a single player progressing from grassroots to professional football in Norway.
One 13-Year-Old’s Secret Path to Pro Football Revealed
This intrinsic longitudinal single-case study followed one 13-year-old male football player over one year. The participant progressed from a…
A deep look at one boy’s year in grassroots football shows that both organized training and free play are key to reaching the pro level.
Network meta-analysis of exercise, TMS, and behavioral therapies for methamphetamine use disorder craving
Exercise and brain stimulation cut meth cravings without drugs
This network meta-analysis evaluated exercise, transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), transcranial direct current stimulation, behavioral …
Exercise and brain stimulation reduce cravings better than standard care for people with methamphetamine use disorder.
Meta-analysis links digital exclusion to functional decline and dementia in older adults
Being cut off from technology hurts daily life and brain health for older adults.
This meta-analysis of 19 studies found that digital exclusion in middle-aged and older adults was prospectively associated with decreased ba…
Being left out of the digital world makes daily tasks harder and raises dementia risk for older adults.
Structured triglycerides with EPA and DHA increased serum EPA ratios compared with physical mixtures in healthy men.
New Omega-3 Oil Boosts Blood Levels But Not Muscle Power
This randomized controlled trial enrolled 28 healthy young men and compared structured triglycerides (STGs) containing eicosapentaenoic acid…
A new type of omega-3 supplement gets into your blood better, but it won't make you stronger.