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Currently, if someone doesn’t receive treatment within a few hours of suffering a stroke, their chances of recovery are greatly diminished. That may one day no longer be the case, however, thanks to newly developed nasal drops.Continue ReadingCategory:… Continue reading Nose drops may boost stroke recovery, even after it’s “too late”
Surgeons have successfully performed a first-of-its-kind procedure in utero to treat a potentially fatal genetic defect in the brain. Usually treated after birth, the new procedure could give newborns a better chance of a normal life.
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Stroke can be tricky to diagnose as patients don’t always present with classic symptoms, and other conditions can mimic it. Researchers have used existing data to develop a machine-learning model that accurately predicts stroke and may make diagnosis e… Continue reading Machine learning model accurately predicts stroke using existing data
Engineers at ETH Zurich have developed a wearable system that can help patients regain movement and mobility after a stroke. The system consists of a motion-sensing watch and an earpiece that zaps a nerve to help rewire neural circuits.Continue Reading… Continue reading Earpiece zaps nerves to rewire the brain and speed stroke recovery
We’re all familiar with acute inflammation – the redness, pain and bruising around injuries that alerts the immune system to the damage it needs to heal. However, if this response becomes prolonged, chronic inflammation can then see healthy tissue atta… Continue reading Chronic inflammation discovery may turn the tide on heart attack, stroke
The race is on to regenerate damaged tissue as a result of brain injury from the likes of stroke. But one of the many barriers to the success of stem cell biotechnology has been keeping cells alive long enough for them to get to work.Continue ReadingCa… Continue reading Biological oxygen tank for stem cells boosts brain tissue repair
A promising trial of spinal electrical stimulation that instantly boosts movement and dexterity in the arms and hands of stroke survivors has the potential to greatly improve quality of life for those with chronic motor function loss.Continue ReadingCa… Continue reading Spinal cord stimulation restores limb mobility in stroke survivors
Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the leading cause of death worldwide. Whereas previous studies have considered the link between overall carbohydrate consumption and CVDs, a new UK study looked at whether the types of carbohydrates consumed impacted … Continue reading Kind of carbs more important than quantity for cardiovascular health
Scientists at Duke University have developed an ultrafast photoacoustic imaging system capable of capturing the functional and molecular changes that occur in major brain disorders.Continue ReadingCategory: Medical, ScienceTags: Medical Imaging, Photoa… Continue reading Ultrafast photoacoustic imaging provides new insights into brain function
It goes without saying that if someone has a blood clot in their brain, that clot should be cleared as soon as possible. An experimental new transducer could help, as it uses swirling waves of ultrasound to break up blood clots much faster than existin… Continue reading Experimental device breaks up blood clots using twisted ultrasound