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Making Sense of Vagus Nerve Stimulation for Stroke

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Ahead of Print. Implantable vagus nerve stimulation, paired with high-dose occupational therapy, has been shown to be effective in improving upper limb function among patients with stroke and received regulatory approval from the US Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.

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Abstract TP55: A Statewide Quality Improvement Project: Identifying Disparities in Dysphagia Screening for Stroke Patients

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATP55-ATP55, February 1, 2024. Objectives:One of the principal cornerstones of the Minnesota Department of Health’s Stroke Program is quality improvement. Patients on Medicaid were also slightly less likely to receive dysphagia screening.

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