High-Frequency Cerebellar rTMS Improves the Swallowing Function of Patients with Dysphagia after Brainstem Stroke.

Objective: To explore the efficacy of high-frequency repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) of the swallowing motor area of the cerebellum in patients with dysphagia after brainstem stroke.

Methods: A total of 36 patients with dysphagia after brainstem stroke were recruited and divided into 3 groups. Before stimulation, single-pulse transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) was used to determine the swallowing dominant cerebellar hemisphere and the representation of the mylohyoid muscle.

Study on Low-Frequency Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Improves Speech Function and Mechanism in Patients With Non-fluent Aphasia After Stroke.

Objective: To explore the therapeutic effect and mechanism of low-frequency repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation on the speech function of patients with non-fluent aphasia after stroke.

Methods: According to the inclusion and exclusion criteria, 60 patients with post-stroke non-fluent aphasia were included and randomly divided into treatment group (rTMS group) and sham stimulation group (S-rTMS group). Patients in rTMS group were given low-frequency rTMS + ST training.

Effect of Low-Frequency rTMS and Intensive Speech Therapy Treatment on Patients With Nonfluent Aphasia After Stroke.

Background: To observe the effect of low-frequency repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) on patients with nonfluent aphasia after stroke.

Materials And Methods: Thirty patients were divided into control, rTMS, and 2 times a day low-frequency rTMS (2rTMS) groups, and all 3 groups had intensive speech therapy (ST). Patients were assessed by western aphasia battery (WAB) scale.

LncRNA Neat1 Promotes Regeneration after Spinal Cord Injury by Targeting miR-29b.

Previous studies have shown that lncRNA NEAT1 and miR-29b are closely associated with repair of the injured spinal cord. However, the mechanism by which lncRNA NEAT1 promotes regeneration after spinal cord injury by regulating miR-29b has not been reported. To explore this mechanism, we established a rat model of spinal cord injury (SCI).

The Occurrence Rate of Swallowing Disorders After Stroke Patients in Asia: A PRISMA-Compliant Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Background: Swallowing disorders (dysphagia) is common in stroke patients. However, the epidemiology of post-stroke dysphagia (PSD) is poorly described. We herein synthesize the data of eligible studies on occurrence rate of dysphagia in Asian populations with stroke.

Early Intensive Rehabilitation for Patients with Traumatic Brain Injury: A Prospective Pilot Trial.

Objective: To investigate the effects of early intensive rehabilitation management on the recovery of motor function and activities of daily living in patients with moderate traumatic brain injury.

Methods: Eighty-seven patients (age range, 18-65 years) with traumatic brain injury that met the enrollment criteria were randomly divided into 2 groups. Group 1 received early and high-intensity rehabilitation management (from 7 days after injury, 7 d/wk, 4 times/d, 1 h/session) for 4 weeks; group 2 received ordinary rehabilitation (from 14 days after injury, 5 d/wk, 2 times/d, 1 h/session) for 4 weeks.

Therapeutic efficacy and safety of various botulinum toxin A doses and concentrations in spastic foot after stroke: a randomized controlled trial.

No recommended guidelines currently exist for the therapeutic concentration or dose of botulinum toxin type A (BTXA) injected into the muscle to treat limb spasticity. Therefore, in this randomized controlled trial, we explored the safety and efficacy of two concentrations and two doses of BTXA in the treatment of spastic foot after stroke to optimize this treatment in these patients. Eligible patients ( = 104) were randomized into four groups.