Month: August 2020
Detrimental effects of prolonged bed rest
Detrimental effects of prolonged bed rest are many. Find out what researchers say.
Glial cells: Journeys to the brain-6
Glial cells with a neuron: Source: Open Stax.org RICE University under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International license We know about neurons; do we know enough about Glial cells? Glial cells outnumber neurons. And, they are very close allies of neurons. If they do not exist, neurons cannot exist. Types of glial cells…
Urgent appeal to improve global stroke care
Global stroke care begs urgent attention, particularly in low-middle income countries. Every year, about 15 million face a stroke event in the world. Of them, about 5 million die while another 5 million become disable permanently. Almost 70 percent of stroke events occur in low-middle income countries. While the new…
How to regain arm movements after stroke
Last updated on January 2023 This post delves into evidence-based post-stroke arm recovery recommendations. You can adopt and adapt to those in your recovery journey. At the end of this post, you can find several free resources that will help you in your journey. Follow the basics: There are basic…
