Scoping review finds variable procedures and gaps in patient-centered goal-setting for stroke rehabilitation
Stroke rehabilitation goal-setting varies widely, with gaps in coordination and follow-up
A scoping review of 18 studies examined patient-centered goal-setting processes in stroke rehabilitation.
Stroke recovery goal-setting often starts strong but lacks coordination when patients move between hospital and home care teams.
FES cycling shows small, non-significant effects on gait in stroke survivors
Does electrical stimulation cycling help stroke survivors walk better? The evidence is unclear
A meta-analysis of 311 stroke survivors found lower limb functional electrical stimulation (FES) cycling had small, non-significant effects …
A new analysis of 311 stroke survivors found that cycling with electrical stimulation does not clearly improve walking speed or endurance.
Nurse-led interventions reduce door-to-needle time and improve function in adult stroke patients
Nurse-led care linked to faster stroke treatment and better recovery in review
A systematic review and meta-analysis of 32 studies in adult stroke patients found nurse-led interventions significantly reduced door-to-nee…
Nurse-led stroke care gets patients faster clot-busting medicine and better brain function scores, though the review did not find a clear li…
Posttraumatic growth scores increase gradually each month after stroke discharge
Stroke survivors may experience gradual personal growth in the months after hospital discharge
A systematic review and meta-regression of 10 observational studies including 1,046 stroke survivors found PTG scores increased significantl…
Stroke survivors often feel stronger and find new meaning in the months after leaving the hospital, with personal growth gradually increasin…
Stroke death rates in US adults aged 65+ examined in observational analysis
Study examines stroke death rates among older adults in the United States
An observational analysis examined stroke death rates among US adults aged 65 years and older.
Stroke death rates in Americans 65 and older vary by sex and age, according to a national data analysis.
Observational report finds decline in emergency visits for heart attack, stroke, hyperglycemic crisis during early COVID-19
Did people stop going to the ER for heart attacks and strokes during COVID?
An observational report describes a decline in emergency department visits for acute life-threatening conditions (heart attack, stroke, hype…
Emergency room visits for heart attacks, strokes, and dangerous blood sugar emergencies dropped during the first 10 weeks of the COVID-19 na…
Extracellular histones drive thrombo-inflammation in sepsis, stroke, and ARDS, review finds
Could tiny proteins released during cell death be making blood clots worse?
A systematic review synthesizes evidence on extracellular histones as damage-associated molecular patterns (DAMPs) in thrombo-inflammatory c…
Tiny proteins released when cells die may trigger dangerous blood clots and inflammation in severe illnesses like sepsis and stroke, offerin…
Stroke death rates in US seniors described by region and metropolitan status
Where you live might affect your stroke survival odds after 65
An observational study using US vital statistics described age-adjusted stroke death rates among adults aged ≥65 years by geographic region …
Where you live could affect your stroke survival odds after 65, as national data shows death rates vary by region and community size.
Stroke mortality increased among Black and White US adults during COVID-19 pandemic period
Stroke Deaths Increased Among Black and White Adults During COVID-19 Pandemic
An observational report of US adults aged ≥35 years found age-adjusted stroke mortality increased during the COVID-19 pandemic period compar…
Stroke deaths rose among Black and White adults during the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting a concerning pattern that needs more investigatio…
Stroke prevalence increases in U.S. population from 2011-2013 to 2020-2022
Are more Americans having strokes? New data suggests a concerning trend
A U.S. surveillance report found stroke prevalence increased between 2011-2013 and 2020-2022.
More Americans are living with stroke now than a decade ago, according to national health data from 2011-2022.
Report examines stroke awareness and need for quick response among US adults
Do you know the signs of a stroke? Many Americans might not
An observational report describes stroke awareness and the importance of rapid response among US adults.
A new report highlights that many Americans may not recognize stroke warning signs, a gap public health officials say needs urgent attention…
Review proposes immunothrombosis pathway linking pulmonary disease to stroke and neurodegeneration
Researchers propose lung-to-brain inflammation pathway may link breathing problems to stroke risk
A mechanistic review integrates evidence from pulmonary medicine, coagulation biology, stroke pathology, and neurodegeneration research.
Lung inflammation might trigger clotting that travels to the brain, potentially raising stroke risk and affecting long-term brain health.