Spinal cord stimulation restores arm, hand mobility in stroke patients – ET HealthWorld

Spinal cord stimulation restores arm, hand mobility in stroke patients – ET HealthWorld

New York: US researchers have used a device that stimulates the spinal cord to restore arm and hand mobility in two stroke patients, allowing them to perform daily life activities, such as using a fork to eat a meal. The new therapy, detailed in the journal Nature Medicine, was tested in two stroke patients with … Read more

Mobile health intervention can help prevent secondary stroke: Study – ET HealthWorld

Mobile health intervention can help prevent secondary stroke: Study – ET HealthWorld

New Delhi: Mobile health intervention can lead to improved lifestyle-related behaviours that can prevent secondary stroke, according to a study conducted in India whose findings were published in the Lancet Global Health journal. Mobile health (mHealth) refers to the use of mobile and wireless devices to improve health and deliver care. The study was done … Read more

Smartphone app may help spot stroke symptoms as they occur, Health News, ET HealthWorld

Smartphone app may help spot stroke symptoms as they occur, Health News, ET HealthWorld

New York: A new smartphone application may help people who are having a stroke or their family and caregivers recognise common stroke symptoms in real time, prompting them to quickly call healthcare providers. Called FAST.AI, the app might be as accurate at diagnosing stroke as a neurologist, which may minimise the long-term effects of a … Read more