JEMS.com |
Memphis Mobile Stroke Unit Saves Lives
JEMS.com The University of Tennessee Health Science Center began using the 14-ton ambulance last year as part of a three-year controlled study. The unit has a CT scanner that can X-ray images of the brain, and is equipped to provide early fluids to stroke … |
Medscape |
Longer Sleep Linked to Poorer Daily Function After Stroke
Medscape BOSTON — Stroke survivors who sleep for more than 8 hours a night on average are at increased risk of having problems completing instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs), new research suggests. IADLs are activities that involve more of a … |
Valley News Live |
Local woman’s close call serves as a lesson about signs of stroke Valley News Live Seconds truly count when a loved one is having a stroke. Strokes are the fifth leading cause of death in the United States and can be a major cause of serious disability for adults. One local woman made a quick recovery because of her husband’s ... |
R & D Magazine |
Engineers Create Robotic Device to Help Stroke Survivors Recover
R & D Magazine A recent study, affiliated with UNIST has introduced a new robotic tool for assessments of muscle overactivity and movement dysfunction in stroke survivors. Their robotic-assisted rehabilitation therapy, combined with standard rehabilitation, is … |
Medscape |
Comfort Care Measures Vary Widely After Stroke
Medscape Close to 6% of stroke patients are flagged to receive comfort measures only (CMO) shortly after arrival at hospital, but the rate varies widely by stroke type, hospital size, geographic region, and other factors, new research shows. “These variations … |