What Makes Stroke Recovery Harder? New Study Finds Key Answers
Researchers studied 237 stroke patients to understand what makes their treatment and recovery feel overwhelming. They found that depression, age, family …
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Physical Therapy After Jaw Joint Surgery Helps You Chew Better
When someone's jaw joint is too damaged to fix with regular treatment, doctors can replace it with an artificial joint. This study looked at 36 patients who …
Read MoreStarving to Stay Safe? Why Eating Restrictions May Backfire After Stroke
After a stroke, some patients have trouble swallowing safely. Doctors often restrict what these patients can eat or drink, thinking it will prevent dangerous …
Read MoreFiber-Rich Foods May Help Spinal Cord Injury Recovery
Scientists discovered that eating more fiber could help people recover better from spinal cord injuries. When we eat fiber, our gut bacteria produce a …
Read MoreCan Special Nutrition Drinks Help People Recover From Stroke?
After a stroke, many people don't eat enough healthy food, which can slow down their recovery. Researchers looked at 23 different studies to see if special …
Read MoreSpecial Protein Drink Helps Older Adults Recover Faster and Costs Less
Researchers studied whether a special protein drink designed to build muscle could help older adults with muscle weakness recover better during hospital …
Read MoreVideos Help Stroke Patients Learn How to Stay Healthy
After having a stroke, patients need to learn how to prevent another one. Researchers in China studied whether personalized videos could help stroke patients …
Read MoreHow to Help Head and Neck Cancer Patients Get Better
When someone gets head and neck cancer, they need help from many different types of healthcare workers—like speech therapists, nutritionists, and physical …
Read MoreLow Vitamin D Linked to Nerve Pain After Spinal Cord Injury
Researchers studied 182 people with long-term spinal cord injuries to understand why many experience nerve pain. They found that over half had nerve pain, and …
Read MoreBrain Injury Patients Need Better Nutrition Care During Recovery
Researchers looked at how well hospitals and rehab centers feed patients recovering from serious brain injuries. They found that most studies only looked at …
Read MoreExercise May Help People Who Are Both Overweight and Losing Muscle
Scientists looked at studies about sarcopenic obesity - a condition where people are overweight but also losing muscle mass and strength. They found only four …
Read MoreHow Much Food ICU Patients Need to Get Their Strength Back
Researchers looked at how nutrition affects muscle strength and physical recovery in critically ill patients in intensive care units. They found that giving …
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