Study researchers explored the trajectory of and factors associated with recovery of consciousness in patients with a disorder of consciousness following traumatic brain injury.
Many stroke patients referred to rehabilitation services, do not actually receive these services.
Patients who underwent C7 nerve transfer and rehabilitation experienced better functional improvement than those who underwent rehabilitation alone.
Early supported discharge services may also help care facilities better manage their need for hospital beds and conventional hospital stay costs.
More patients receiving VNS experienced enhanced arm movement over a 90-day period.
Preventable causes include dehydration, heart failure, pneumonia, and UTIs.
Ninety-seven percent of people who received CCFES reported improved use of their hands.
A specially designed shirt produced tiny vibrations on their arms every time the avatar moved, providing tactile feedback of each step taken.
AAN GDDI subcommittee seemed less than supportive of the use of etanercept in post-stroke disability.
Communication and coordination among the healthcare team are essential for a stroke patient’s survival.
