For people over 50, cardiovascular exercise is also important. Aerobic activities, such as cycling on a stationary bike, ...

University of Calgary researchers with the Calgary Stroke Program continue to advance the science to determine best ...

The clot-dissolving medication, alteplase, improved stroke patients' recovery by more than 50% when given up to 24 hours after the beginning of an ischemic stroke, according to preliminary ...

Transcranial direct current stimulation was no better than sham stimulation in strengthening hand function after stroke when ...

Outside of stroke, tDCS has had major setbacks in recent years. The DepressionDC study found it to be no better than sham as ...

Feb. 7, 2025 — In a randomized clinical trial, giving the clot-busting medication alteplase up to 24 hours after stroke symptoms first appeared increased the odds of better recovery by 50% ...

Share on Pinterest Higher-intensity walking combined with physical therapy could help improve stroke recovery and quality ... the difficulty of implementing treatment protocol outside of a ...

The brain tries to repair damage after a stroke by utilizing its own repair cells, which function like skilled craftsmen.

Removing a blood clot from a large brain artery, then injecting the clot-dissolving drug tenecteplase into the artery resulted in stroke survivors being more likely to have better function 90 days ...

The newly published guidebook, STROKE SOLUTIONS, offers readers real solutions for stroke recovery and prevention. The book ...

M.D., chair of the American Stroke Association Rehab and Recovery committee and associate professor of physical medicine and rehabilitation in the Johns Hopkins Department of Physical Medicine and ...

New research suggests that adding higher-intensity walking to physical therapy could help improve stroke recovery. Stroke survivors in a progressive-intensity walking rehabilitation program showed ...