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Incomplete Spinal Cord Injury Recovery Time: How to Promote Healing

Incomplete spinal cord injury recovery time may vary depending on the level of injury, severity, and rehabilitation process. Other factors can also interfere with recovery time including a well-balanced diet and motivation to pursue recovery. However, incomplete spinal cord injury recovery time is not linear and requires patience and dedication. While some survivors experience significant […]

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Orbitofrontal Cortex Damage: Understanding Emotional & Behavioral Changes After TBI

When a survivor sustains orbitofrontal cortex damage, it can lead to unwanted behavioral changes. The orbitofrontal cortex is an area of the brain responsible for the cognitive process of decision-making, but it can also affect other cognitive functions. Behavioral changes after a brain injury can make it challenging for both the survivor and their loved […]

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Hippocampus Damage: Understanding the Effects and Recovery Process

Hippocampus damage can affect memory and learning-related functions. For example, survivors with injury to the hippocampus may struggle to recall old memories or create new ones. Fortunately, this structure of the brain has a special ability to heal and improve overall function through neurogenesis. This article will discuss how hippocampus damage can affect many cognitive […]

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Stroke Hand Rehab

Questions from patients about stroke rehab for the hand.

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Blurry vision and tearing

Question: I am sure my guy had a stroke on Thursday evening today is Sunday, and he won’t go to doctor. Since this happened his right eye is tearing and

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Ipsen announces positive results from Phase IIIb/IV ENGAGE study of the combination of Dysport® (abobotulinumtoxinA) with Guided Self-rehabilitation Contracts in adult patients with upper and lower limb spastic hemiparesis – Ipsen

Ipsen announces positive results from Phase IIIb/IV ENGAGE study of the combination of Dysport® (abobotulinumtoxinA) with Guided Self-rehabilitation Contracts in adult patients with upper and lower limb spastic hemiparesis  Ipsen

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Traumatic Brain Injury and Intestinal Dysfunction: Can a Head Injury Cause Digestive Problems?

There are various secondary effects survivors may experience after traumatic brain injury and intestinal dysfunction is among the most common. This can include a variety of digestive problems such as stomach ulcers, food intolerance, and gastritis, just to name a few. Though studies are currently being conducted to find the direct cause, there are many […]

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