Targeting the dentate nucleus with deep brain stimulation was safe and feasible for promoting post-stroke rehabilitation in a first-in-human study. Enrollment in a controlled phase II trial is underway.
Collaboration Between Acute Care and Rehab Hospitals Drives Down Readmissions in Stroke Patients
A pre/post study finds that a structured transition-of-care program can cut 30-day hospital readmissions for stroke patients roughly in half. An architect of the program shares advice for others.
DBS for Post-Stroke Rehab: Encouraging Phase I Results Pave Way for Controlled Study
Targeting the dentate nucleus with deep brain stimulation was safe and feasible for promoting post-stroke rehabilitation in a first-in-man study. A principal investigator shares next steps.