Skin patch for early warning of strokes
Engineers developed a soft and stretchy ultrasound patch that can be worn on the skin to monitor blood flow through major arteries and veins deep inside a person’s body.
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Ultrasound sensor measures blood pressure
Imec uses an ultrasound sensor to measure the central pulse wave velocity, to determine arterial stiffness, and monitoring blood pressure.
Nintendo Wii improves balance of stroke patients
Researchers have shown that a physiotherapy program that uses the Nintendo Wii console improves functionality, balance and life activities daily routine of stroke patients.
FDA authorized brain-computer interface for stroke rehab
Neurolutions IpsiHand exoskeleton uniquely leverages brain-computer interface technology for chronic stroke rehabilitation
Wearable heart monitor detects of atrial fibrillation early
A small, wearable heart monitor can detect atrial fibrillation in high-risk patients ten times more frequently than standard tests.
Exoskeleton training expands options for stroke rehab
Researchers have demonstrated that high-dose therapy gait training using robotic exoskeletons may aid early rehabilitation for acute stroke.
Wearable ultrasound: nonsurgical treatment for cerebral infarction
Preclinical efficacy validation of a light-weight wearable wireless ultrasound brain stimulator for stroke rehabilitation.
Exoskeleton and brain-machine interface boost stroke rehab
Researchers have developed a system that combines a brain-computer interface and a robotic arm that responds to the actual intentions of treated patients.
VR applied to rehabilitation for stroke patients
VR-based rehabilitation programs are becoming an important complement to conventional motor therapy for stroke patients and individuals with neurodegenerative diseases.
A portable arm rehabilitation robot
A new portable arm rehabilitation robot will help patients to carry out robot-aided therapy at home, allowing them to perform intensive exercises without visiting hospitals or clinics.
Virtual rehab for stroke patients
Researchers have been putting virtual reality rehabilitation for stroke survivors to the test and created a gaming platform to improve their lives.
Positive results for exosuit in stroke rehabilitation
Researchers have published the results of a trial of the ReWalk ReStore soft robotic exosuit for gait training in individuals undergoing post-stroke rehabilitation.
Exosuit makes stroke survivors walk farther
Research study in stroke survivors with chronic hemiparesis shows soft exosuit technology to bring immediate improvements in walking speed and endurance tests.
Necklace detects abnormal heart rhythm
A necklace which detects abnormal heart rhythm will be showcased for the first time on EHRA Essentials 4 You, a scientific platform of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC).
Wearable brain stimulator for stroke recovery
A non-invasive, wearable, magnetic brain stimulation device could improve motor function in stroke patients.
AI helps predict heart attacks and stroke
In a new study, artificial intelligence has been used for the first time to instantly and accurately measure blood flow.
Game changer: New software for stroke rehab
A new touch-screen therapy tool could accelerate the recovery of patients who have suffered a stroke and change the way rehabilitation is delivered in hospitals and homes.
Toyota launches rehabilitation assist robot
Toyota has announced the launch of a robot designed to provide rehabilitation support to individuals with lower limb paralysis
Neural networks support endovascular stroke therapy
Researchers have been investigating whether artificial intelligence might be used to steer a catheter automatically and reliably to a blocked blood vessel.
Stroke patients relearn how to walk with therapeutic shoe
The iStride device is strapped over the shoe of the good leg and generates a backwards motion, exaggerating the existing step, making it harder to walk while wearing the shoe.
Using mhealth for detecting atrial fibrillation
A new study highlights the feasible use of mhealth devices to help with the screening and detection of atrial fibrillation.
Robotic thread to clear stroke clots
Engineers have developed a magnetically steerable, thread-like robot that can actively glide through narrow, winding pathways, such as the labrynthine vasculature of the brain.
Virtual rehab: How gamification can help stroke recovery
Researchers at the University of East Anglia are pioneering virtual reality (VR) rehabilitation for stroke survivors, using low cost videogame technology.
Algorithm steers catheters to the right spot to treat atrial fibrillation
Researchers have demonstrated that their technique can stop the catheter at the right target and identify the source type with a 95.25 percent success rate.
How AI is already helping physicians save lives
With RAPID AI, the physicians now can get find parts of the brain that are not currently getting enough blood flow within minutes.
Stroke: A glove helps to treat symptoms
Strokes often have a devastating impact on the hands. Researchers are collaborating on a vibrating glove that could improve hand function after a stroke.
Smartwatch detects atrial fibrillation faster
Atrial fibrillation can be correctly detected using commercially available smartwatches and thus reduce the risk for a stroke significantly.
AI system learns to diagnose intracranial hemorrhage
Researchers have developed a system using artificial intelligence to quickly diagnose and classify brain hemorrhages and to provide the basis of its decisions from relatively small image datasets.
jumpBALL – Computer game to help prevent thrombosis
The computer game “jumpBALL” could help to prevent thrombosis, help during rehabilitation after a stroke or hip or knee surgery. It is played with your feet.