Effects of transcranial magnetic stimulation combined with extracorporeal shockwave therapy for poststroke spasticity: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial.

Introduction: Spasticity is a common complication of stroke, which is related to poor motor recovery and limitations in the performance of activities. Both transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) and extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) are effective treatment methods for poststroke spasticity (PSS). However, there is no existing study exploring the safety and effectiveness of TMS combined with ESWT for PSS.

The long-term effects of intermittent theta burst stimulation on Alzheimer's disease-type pathologies in APP/PS1 mice.

Intermittent theta burst stimulation (iTBS), an emerging and highly efficient paradigm of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS), has been demonstrated to mitigate cognitive impairment in Alzheimer's disease. Previous clinical studies have shown that the cognitive improvement of iTBS could last several weeks after treatment. Nonetheless, it is largely uncertain how the long-term effects of iTBS treatment are sustained.

Prevalence and clinical predictors of spasticity after intracerebral hemorrhage.

Background: Spasticity is a common complication of intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH). However, no consensus exists on the relation between spasticity and initial clinical findings after ICH.

Methods: This retrospective study enrolled adult patients with a history of ICH between January 2012 and October 2020.

Prevalence and factors influencing the occurrence of spasticity in stroke patients: a retrospective study.

Background: To describe the prevalence and clinical characteristics of stroke patients without spasticity, and simultaneously analyse the factors related to post-stroke non-spasticity.

Methods: In this retrospective study, information on patients hospitalized in the department of rehabilitation, Daping Hospital, over the past eight years was collected. Demographic information and clinical characteristics were statistically analysed.

Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Decreases Serum Amyloid-β and Increases Ectodomain of p75 Neurotrophin Receptor in Patients with Alzheimer's Disease.

Background: This study investigated the impact of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) on serum levels of Amyloid-β (Aβ) as well as the ectodomain of p75 neurotrophin receptor (p75ECD) in patients with Alzheimer's disease (AD).

Methods: A total of 46 patients diagnosed with AD between June 1, 2020 and December 31, 2021 were randomized to undergo either 20 Hz rTMS treatment of the left dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (DLPFC) or sham procedure. Cognitive function and activity of daily living were evaluated.

Histological, enzymohistochemical and biomechanical observation of skeletal muscle injury in rabbits.

Objective: To explore the pathophysiological and biomechanical features of skeletal muscular injury for providing a rational basis for its treatment, prevention and rehabilitation.

Methods: In 70 adult rabbits, the left tibialis anterior (TA) muscle was stretched to injury, while the right TA muscle served as control. Histological, enzymohistochemical and biomechanical changes were observed on days 0, 1, 2, 3, and 7 after injury.