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Computer-assisted rapid movement training beneficial for fall prevention after stroke

07 Dec 2021 by

A randomized clinical trial conducted by researchers from the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) and clinicians at Shatin Hospital and Prince of Wales Hospital in Hong Kong finds computer-assisted rapid movement training (RMT) to be as effective as conventional balance training (CBT) at improving chronic stroke survivors’ overall balance, motor function and balance recovery, indicating potential for home-based telerehabilitation.

Computer-assisted rapid movement training beneficial for fall prevention after stroke

07 Dec 2021

Cholecystectomy a risk factor for Parkinson’s disease in men

04 Dec 2021

Undergoing a surgery to remove the gallbladder appears to contribute to an increased risk of developing Parkinson’s disease (PD) in men, a study has found.

Cholecystectomy a risk factor for Parkinson’s disease in men

04 Dec 2021

Actual body weight dosing of temozolomide offers survival benefits in glioblastoma

03 Dec 2021

Temozolomide administered to patients with glioblastoma at full actual body weight dosing during the concurrent phase is necessary to achieve a median overall survival (OS) that is similar to that seen in a previous trial, according to a recent study.

Actual body weight dosing of temozolomide offers survival benefits in glioblastoma

03 Dec 2021

Intranasal oxytocin does not enhance social behaviour in children, adolescents with ASD

02 Dec 2021 by

In children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), intranasal oxytocin did not improve social interaction or other measures of social function related to ASD, the phase II SOARS-B* trial suggests.

Intranasal oxytocin does not enhance social behaviour in children, adolescents with ASD

02 Dec 2021

Doing household chores boosts cognitive function in older adults

02 Dec 2021 by

Nonrecreational physical activity (PA) like housework improves cognitive function in older adults, particularly in the domains of attention and memory, according to a recent Singapore study.

Doing household chores boosts cognitive function in older adults

02 Dec 2021

Spontaneous eye blink rate a good marker of consciousness after brain injury

30 Nov 2021

In the postacute phase after brain injury, the spontaneous eye blink rate is higher in patients in a minimally conscious state and may help distinguish MCS from the vegetative state/unresponsive wakefulness syndrome, a recent study has found.

Spontaneous eye blink rate a good marker of consciousness after brain injury

30 Nov 2021

Aspirin, cilostazol exert similar effects on white matter changes in cerebral small vessel disease

27 Nov 2021

The progression of white matter changes in cerebral small vessel disease does not seem to be different between aspirin- and cilostazol-treated patients, a study has found.

Aspirin, cilostazol exert similar effects on white matter changes in cerebral small vessel disease

27 Nov 2021

Music plus abdominal vibrations safe but ineffective against musculoskeletal pain in older adults

27 Nov 2021

The combination of music and abdominally administered vibrations is safe and well-tolerated for the treatment of musculoskeletal pain in elderly adults but shows limited efficacy, a recent study has found.

Music plus abdominal vibrations safe but ineffective against musculoskeletal pain in older adults

27 Nov 2021

Sleep time: What is the golden hour for better heart health?

25 Nov 2021 by

Sleeping between 10–11 pm is associated with a decreased risk of developing cardiovascular disease (CVD) compared with earlier or later bedtimes, according to a study — suggesting that this timing represents the optimal sleeping time for better heart health.

Sleep time: What is the golden hour for better heart health?

25 Nov 2021

Focused ultrasound shows promise in drug-resistant epilepsy

24 Nov 2021

Low-intensity focused ultrasound can be delivered to the target zone in patients with drug-resistant epilepsy without significant adverse events, as shown in a phase I study. Moreover, the treatment produces meaningful changes in stereo-electroencephalography activity.

Focused ultrasound shows promise in drug-resistant epilepsy

24 Nov 2021

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Computer-assisted rapid movement training beneficial for fall prevention after stroke

Computer-assisted rapid movement training beneficial for fall prevention after stroke

Cholecystectomy a risk factor for Parkinson’s disease in men

Cholecystectomy a risk factor for Parkinson’s disease in men

Actual body weight dosing of temozolomide offers survival benefits in glioblastoma

Actual body weight dosing of temozolomide offers survival benefits in glioblastoma

Intranasal oxytocin does not enhance social behaviour in children, adolescents with ASD

Intranasal oxytocin does not enhance social behaviour in children, adolescents with ASD

Doing household chores boosts cognitive function in older adults

Doing household chores boosts cognitive function in older adults

Spontaneous eye blink rate a good marker of consciousness after brain injury

Spontaneous eye blink rate a good marker of consciousness after brain injury

Aspirin, cilostazol exert similar effects on white matter changes in cerebral small vessel disease

Aspirin, cilostazol exert similar effects on white matter changes in cerebral small vessel disease

Music plus abdominal vibrations safe but ineffective against musculoskeletal pain in older adults

Music plus abdominal vibrations safe but ineffective against musculoskeletal pain in older adults

Sleep time: What is the golden hour for better heart health?

Sleep time: What is the golden hour for better heart health?

Focused ultrasound shows promise in drug-resistant epilepsy

Focused ultrasound shows promise in drug-resistant epilepsy