Spatial neglect causes problems when walking, dressing, reading, driving and doing other normal daily activities. Professional Studio Images/E+ via Getty Images About half of those in the first weeks ...
December 22, 2011 — A new study suggests that use of theta-burst stimulation can help patients with stroke who are suffering from hemispatial neglect, with improvements apparent after only 2 weeks of ...
Spatial neglect is a debilitating neurological disorder frequently observed in stroke survivors, particularly following right hemisphere damage. This condition impairs a patient’s ability to attend to ...
A study conducted by Kessler Foundation has reported a notable incidence of spatial neglect among individuals undergoing rehabilitation for traumatic brain injury (TBI). The article, "Spatial neglect ...
Stroke researchers at Kessler Foundation have proposed a theory for the high incidence of delirium and spatial neglect after right-brain stroke. Their findings are detailed in "Disruption of the ...
CLEVELAND — More than 795,000 Americans experience a stroke each year, with nearly half of survivors living with physical disabilities. For decades, rehabilitation has been the only option for ...
Strokes are the fifth leading cause of death in the United States and a leading cause of disability, according to the American Stroke Association. "Stroke is injury to the brain from impairment of ...
A seismic shift is underway in how experts view functional recovery after a stroke. For years, the prevailing belief was that regaining limb mobility beyond 6 months was nearly impossible, as damaged ...
(THE CONVERSATION) More than half of stroke survivors do not receive rehabilitation after the first days of advanced stroke care. Instead of living for months or years with visible or hidden ...