Johns Hopkins researchers have found that mice can recover from physically debilitating strokes that damage the primary motor cortex,the region of the brain that controls most movement in the body,if the rodents are quickly subjected to physical conditioning that rapidly “rewires”a different part of the brain to take over lost function…[...]
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 | Background and Purpose— Despite the findings that motor imagery and execution are supposed to share common neural networks,previous studies using imagery-based rehabilitation have revealed inconsistent results. In the present study,we investigated whether feedback of cortical activities (neurofeedback) using near-infrared spectroscopy could enhance the efficacy of imagery-based rehabilitation in stroke patients. Methods— Twenty hemiplegic [...] Response and Recovery News Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) In a study published in the current issue of Restorative Neurology and Neuroscience scientists report that a therapy combining exercise with the neurovascular protective agent S-nitrosoglutathione (GSNO) improved recovery from stroke in a rat model. GSNO is a compound found naturally in the body and it has no known side effects or toxicity…Rehabilitation / [...] Rolling Back Protections for Domestic Violence Victims –Whitehouse.gov Blog Violence against women news headlines from womenshealth.gov Those with mental illness are the most vulnerable,researchers find. Violence against women news headlines from womenshealth.gov Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) THURSDAY,Sept. 29 —Singing helps some stroke patients suffering from non-fluent aphasia —severe difficulties with speech —re-learn how to speak,according to a new study. Researchers in Germany pointed out,however,it’s the rhythm and… Drugs.com –Daily MedNews [...] |
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