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Novel robotic system measures arm use for better therapy in stroke patients

Tech Xplore - 28-Nov-2023

AI to track arm movements after stroke, helping survivors regain strength and independence

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Scientists find a new way to replace lost neurons after stroke

Kyushu University - 17-Oct-2023

Microglia conversion sparks a paradigm shift in stroke treatment

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New AI-powered trousers help paralysed patients walk again

BBC - 15-Aug-2023

NeuroSkin mirrors the impulses sent to a healthy leg and recreates movement in the weakened leg

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Sleep struggles boost stroke risk, particularly among under 50s, study suggests

Independent - 07-Jun-2023

Insomnia symptoms can increase the likelihood of stroke, highlighting the potential benefits of improved sleep therapies

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New study reported the benefits of drinking of tea or coffee

Independent - 17-Nov-2021

Drinking coffee and tea reduces the risk of dementia and ischaemic stroke

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Elevian has secured $40 million for anti-aging diseases and heart stroke

FierceBiotech - 17-Sep-2021

$40 million for clinical research, lead program-stroke recovery focuses GDF11

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In-silico drug modelling for treatment of stroke

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 10-Aug-2021

Rapamycin analogs may help prevent cerebral ischemia/reperfusion injury (CIRI)

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FDA approved first brain-computer interface stroke recovery device

Medgadget - 29-Apr-2021

Neurolutions' robot exoskeleton improves recovery from disability in stroke patients

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Reprogrammed skin cells heal damaged brain tissue in mice

Medical Xpress - 19-Mar-2021

Restored 90% of motor function forming new blood vessels after an ischemic stroke

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Stroke rates declined in older adults of Denmark

American Academy of Neurology (AAN) - 10-Feb-2021

With the improvements in awareness and better patient care, death rates and incidence of stroke decreased

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Brain implants may restore movement in stroke survivors

Thomas Jefferson University - 02-Feb-2021

Early trials of robotic brace coupled with brain implants to improve mobility of stroke patients

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Brain-machine interface combined with robotics to help stroke survivors

Medgadget - 12-Jan-2021

Able to read brain intentions and improve arm movements in stroke patients

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Low cost therapy cut down heart attack risk by 40%

CNN - 15-Nov-2020

Generic polypill along with aspirin reduces the risk of heart problems

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Stroke survivors can now walk faster and farther with this exosuit

TechCrunch - 13-May-2020

Wearing the soft robotic tech, immediate improvements were observed

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Stem cell transplantation repairs stroke-injured rat brains

Medical Xpress - 08-Apr-2020

New possibility on restoring injured neural circuitry in humans after stroke

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Mobility and sense of touch restored in stroke-injured rat brains

Lund University (Lunds Universitet) - 08-Apr-2020

Stem cell transplantation gives hope to humans affected by stroke

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Death, disability risks after stroke declined, 16-year study shows

Medical Xpress - 17-Mar-2020

Risk of disability after stroke fell by 23%, while risk of death from stroke fell by 24%

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Reversing effects of severe stroke - exosome treatment

Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News (GEN) - 15-Jan-2020

New therapy shows full recovery in porcine ischemic stroke model

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Secondary stroke damage due to sticky pileup in blood vessels

Augusta University - 15-Jan-2020

Exosomes pick-up platelets causing blockage as seen in animal model

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New trial for preventing recurrent strokes due to atrial fibrillation

British Heart Foundation - 30-Sep-2019

Clinical trial will determine when to take stroke medication after a stroke caused by AF

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Threadlike robot worm can prevent strokes and aneurysms

Gizmodo - 28-Aug-2019

In the future, it can be used as a delivery mechanism for clot reducing drugs

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Working long hours increases the possibility of having a stroke

BBC - 20-Jun-2019

Eating a healthy diet, exercising, not smoking and sleeping well can prevent stroke

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Stroke deaths rate decreased in UK, but younger people are having more strokes

NHS - 23-May-2019

2% rise in stroke rates in people aged 35 to 54 yearly.

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Vagus Nerve Stimulation has been used for a stroke treatment trial

BBC - 08-May-2019

A stroke treatment trial has produced results that clinicians have described as "phenomenal"

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No safe alcohol consumption for stroke risk

BBC - 05-Apr-2019

Drinking small amounts of alcohol looking less likely to be good for health

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