TCTMD |
Perioperative MACCE Rate Falls but Ischemic Stroke Rises Among …
TCTMD “In the context of these national trends, the observed increase in the rate of perioperative ischemic stroke is a concerning finding that warrants additional study,” the authors, led by Nathaniel Smilowitz, MD (New York University School of Medicine … |
INFORUM |
Tobacco, but not pot, boosts early stroke risk
INFORUM “Extensive tobacco smokers in late adolescence had a fivefold increased risk of stroke before age 45, when compared to non-smokers, and more than double the risk of stroke (up through) age 60,” study author Dr. Anna-Karin Danielsson of Karolinska … |
TIME |
Doctors Perform Groundbreaking Surgery for Stroke TIME Doctors at the Cleveland Clinic recently performed the first deep brain stimulation for stroke surgery in a patient. The experimental procedure could help people regain function that is typically lost to stroke. About half of the 800,000 Americans who … Cleveland Clinic doctors perform groundbreaking stroke surgery Cleveland Clinic performs first deep brain ... |
TechCrunch |
Rewalk Robotics is building a “soft exoskeleton” to rehabilitate …
TechCrunch The device is a “soft exoskeleton,” designed to help people who have lower limb disability but who have not severed their spinal cord or otherwise become paraplegic. According to Rewalk CEO Larry Jasinski, “Many people who have had a stroke can stand … |
CNNMoney |
Smart glove helps stroke patients rehabilitate CNNMoney After suffering strokes or traumatic brain injuries, people can lose control of limbs or other muscles in the body. About 795,000 people in the U.S. have a stroke each year, according to the CDC, and they can cause long-term disabilities. Some stroke … Rapael exoskeleton hand and gaming system is designed for … |