Publications by authors named "Steven Grieshammer"

Background: Previous studies demonstrated a posterior shift of activation toward the primary sensory cortex (S1) following stroke; however, any relationship between this posterior shift and clinical outcome measures for the affected hand function were unclear.

Objective: The authors investigated the possible role of S1 in motor recovery.

Methods: Assuming that previous studies examined inhomogeneous groups of patients, the authors selected participants with chronic stroke who had moderate hand paresis, normal sensory examination and somatosensory-evoked potentials, and no lesion within the S1, thalamus, or brain stem.

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Background: Stroke and mortality rates in patients with transient ischemic attack (TIA) differ widely between community-based studies and research cohorts. Our aim therefore was to provide a reliable estimate for TIA patients treated in German neurology departments with an acute stroke unit.

Methods: A total of 1951 consecutively admitted TIA patients were prospectively documented in 13 centers and 1480 (75.

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