Sunday, October, 25, 2009
Stroke Recovery
July 07, 2009
Results from a new study suggest that within five years of suffering a stroke, even people who initially recover often slip into a gradual decline, particularly if they have limited access to health care.
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Expert & Community Posts
By Cleo Hutton
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Health Expert
...Awareness Month is almost over for another year but stroke recovery always continues. I am a...
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By Ask the Clinician
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Health Expert
...getting worse. Is this the normal course of post stroke recovery or a potential side effect of...
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By Cleo Hutton
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Health Expert
We would like to hear your stories of stroke recovery. It can be journal writing, poetry, essay,...
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By Cleo Hutton
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Health Expert
...have had difficulty understanding. For example, stroke costs our nation about 54.9 billion...
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By Cleo Hutton
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Health Expert
...be broken Everyday we are breaking new ground in Stroke Recovery Keep working towards your goals...
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Health Guide
RecoveryAfter a
stroke, patients should take allnecessary measures, including medications and lifestyle changes, to prevent another
stroke. For those whose
stroke was ischemic, aspirin, warfarin, or...
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...medical emergency – remember that immediate treatment can make a difference between life and death.
Recovery Rehabilitation begins almost immediately after a
stroke and is initiated in the...
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...state, "Post-
stroke depression has been shown in numerous studies to be associated with both impaired
recovery in activities of daily living and increased mortality. Prevention of depression...
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...confirmed that early treatment with thrombolytics can greatly increase a
stroke patient's chances for
recovery, their use has been limited due to the short treatment window (within 3 hours of...
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...After a diagnosis, you probably have a lot of questions about your risks, and your next steps toward
recovery. We have answers. What Do the Numbers Mean?Your doctor should take your blood...
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Related News
October 03, 2008
Researchers in Finland say that listening to music may improve stroke patients' recovery. In a recent study, doctors found that stroke patients who...
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October 30, 2008
(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- People who are physically active before suffering a stroke may recover better and experience fewer problems compared to...
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May 05, 2008
MILWAUKEE, Wis. (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- Stroke is the third leading cause of death in the United States. Currently, there is only one FDA...
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May 05, 2008
SEATTLE (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- From treating pain to easing nausea, acupuncture is becoming more common in the United States. Now,...
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May 05, 2008
AUGUSTA, Ga. (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- Intracerebral hemorrhaging, or brain bleeding, is a scary type of stroke. It makes up 15 percent of all...
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