Rehabilitation Medicine

Evaluating Telestroke’s Impact on Acute Ischemic Stroke Treatment Timeliness and Outcomes

By MedXY 10/22/2025

Telestroke evaluation increases thrombolysis rates but is associated with longer treatment times and delays in patient transfers in acute ischemic stroke, highlighting the need to address modifiable treatment delays.

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Impact of Early Extracranial Surgery on One-Year Outcomes After Traumatic Brain Injury: Insights from the TRACK-TBI Study

By MedXY 10/21/2025

Early extracranial surgery following moderate-severe traumatic brain injury or positive CT findings is linked to worse cognitive, functional, and quality of life outcomes at one year, highlighting the need to refine surgical timing and post-injury interventions.

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Evaluating Electromagnetic Network-Targeted Field Therapy for Post-Ischemic Stroke Disability: Insights from the EMAGINE Trial

By MedXY 10/21/2025

The EMAGINE randomized clinical trial assessed low-intensity electromagnetic stimulation combined with rehabilitation in moderate to severe ischemic stroke patients. While safe, it did not yield statistically significant functional improvement, warranting further investigation.

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Harnessing Combined Immersive and Nonimmersive Virtual Reality with Mirror Therapy in Stroke Rehabilitation: Evidence from a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

By MedXY 10/12/2025

Moderate-quality evidence from 14 RCTs supports combined immersive and nonimmersive VR with mirror therapy to enhance upper extremity function and hand dexterity in stroke survivors, though clinical significance needs cautious interpretation.