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New Tool Helps Predict Stroke Outcome with Higher Accuracy

DAIC

This study, Precision in Stroke Care: A Novel Model for Predicting Functional Independence in Urgent Carotid Intervention Patients, is now available in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons. Stroke care presents distinct challenges that require swift action and informed decisions. tim.hodson Thu, 01/30/2025 - 15:31 Jan.

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Bridging the Gap: Enhancing Stroke Recovery Through Digital Health Solutions

DAIC

Stroke recovery is a challenging process that extends for months after hospital discharge. To improve outcomes and be in compliance with new regulations, it's crucial to better identify and address these issues during the recovery period. After the stroke, I had new prescriptions, and this was the first obstacle for me.

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Abstract HUP8: Safety-net Hospitals in the U.S. Have Worse Outcomes than Non-safety Net Hospitals for Ischemic Stroke

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AHUP8-AHUP8, February 1, 2025. Patients with safety-net features were those with Medicaid or no insurance. The characteristics and outcomes of the patients with or without safety-net features treated at SNHs vs non-SNHs were compared after adjusting for patient and hospital characteristics.

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Abstract TP132: Safety-net Hospitals in the U.S. Have Worse Outcomes than Non-safety Net Hospitals for Ischemic Stroke

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATP132-ATP132, February 1, 2025. Patients with safety-net features were those with Medicaid or no insurance. The characteristics and outcomes of the patients with or without safety-net features treated at SNHs vs non-SNHs were compared after adjusting for patient and hospital characteristics.

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Abstract 079: Preliminary Outcomes of a Survivor?Centric Digital Platform in Stroke Recovery

Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology

Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology, Volume 3, Issue S2 , November 1, 2023. IntroductionThis study evaluates the feasibility of a survivor‐centric, navigator‐driven, and technology‐enabled platform supporting survivors and care partners in post‐stroke recovery. 12.5%, and 90‐day readmissions ranging from 18.9%

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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 WP137: 10-Year Trends in Last Known Well to Arrival Time in Acute Ischemic Stroke Patients: 2014-2023

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWP137-AWP137, February 1, 2025. Introduction:Many national initiatives have focused on increasing public awareness of acute ischemic stroke (AIS) symptoms because earlier treatment is associated with improved outcomes. 1.39]), Medicaid insurance (1.16 [1.06-1.27]),