The power of AI in stroke care is transforming outcomes for patients across England! 🧠 The nationwide rollout of AI-powered software in all 107 NHS stroke centres is associated with a tripling of the number of patients who recover with little or no disability, from 16% to 48%.
This incredible result is achieved by drastically reducing the time from hospital arrival to treatment by over an hour: amazing stuff. For recent survivors like postman Shawn Theoff from Canterbury, this rapid, AI-enhanced diagnosis was a lifeline
After suffering a stroke, he was rushed to hospital, where the AI software helped doctors quickly identify his blood clot and administer treatment. Thanks to the speed of this AI intervention, Shawn made a rapid recovery, regaining movement and sensation, and was back home in less than 48 hours.
His story demonstrates the profound impact that technology can have in saving not just lives, but also quality of life for stroke survivors.
To give you an example btw, the picture above shows on the left of each screen what 90% of doctors see using CT scans, versus the right hand side screen which shows the new technology, which identifies the problem areas automatically using the ASPECTS score card method✨
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Did you know that recent preclinical and trial data show significant promise for nanotechnology in stroke treatment, especially in overcoming the major hurdle of the blood-brain barrier (BBB)?! 🧠🔬
To fill you in; nanoparticles are being researched for stroke treatment to improve targeted drug delivery, neuroprotection, and imaging. These tiny particles can cross the blood-brain barrier, deliver drugs directly to the site of the stroke, and are being used in preclinical studies to enhance the effectiveness of clot-busting drugs, provide antioxidant protection, modulate inflammation and extending the narrow therapeutic window.
Different approaches, including polymeric nanoparticles, cell membrane-derived nanovesicles and inorganic NPs, have demonstrated the ability to reduce infarct volume, protect against oxidative stress and improve neurological outcomes in animal models.
However, for this promise to translate successfully into clinical practice, researchers need to enhance the efficiency of nanoparticles delivery systems, ensuring consistent and predictable targeting to the lesion site.
Moreover, simplifying complex formulations and addressing long-term safety concerns, including potential toxicity and clearance mechanisms, are critical next steps before this innovative therapy can benefit stroke patients on a large scale.
ARNI Stroke Rehab UK says 'Roll on Nano-futures!' ✨
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FUNDING of €2.1m has been secured to develop breakthrough stroke rehabilitation tech called 'cueStim-Stroke', in Galway, Ireland.
A consortium led by University of Galway spin-out Fortis Medical Devices has received the grant from the Irish Government to accelerate the development of their innovative device which will benefit post-stroke patients.
The cueStim-Stroke is a new wearable device designed for patients affected by post-stroke gait irregularities, which the consortium describes as a ‘major unmet clinical need’
‘This is a fantastic achievement for Fortis Medical and a great example of a successful University of Galway research-led spinout from the University ecosystem that will deliver disruptive ground-breaking technology for post-stroke gait rehabilitation, which will make a major impact for patients,’ Professor Lokesh Joshi, the University of Galway’s Vice-President of Research and Innovation, said.
Spiddal-based Fortis Medical Devices is a client company of Údarás na Gaeltachta, along with RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences, and Smart Electronics, Shannon. Their €2.1m grant was awarded through the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment’s Disruptive Technologies Innovation Fund (DTIF).
The consortium will also create a connected health ecosystem to support home-based stroke rehabilitation, providing clinicians with real-time data on gait performance, patient progress, and adherence, enabling continuous improvement in patient outcomes through data-driven insights. 🔬
Their mission is to significantly improve the quality of life for stroke survivors; ARNI Stroke Rehab UK hopes that with this DTIF award, they can accelerate the development of cueStim-Stroke to bring real-world solutions to patients and clinicians 🤓👏
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Passive range of motion exercises refer to movements in which you exert no effort in the targeted muscles. They can be performed on your own (with the help of your non-affected side) or with the help of another person.
Active range of motion exercises, on the other hand, refer to movements you complete without assistance that take your joints through part. or all. of their range of motion.
Therefore, range of motion exercises can be performed passively or actively (where ‘actively’ simply means you perform the movement yourself).
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Do you know why working on your grip after stroke is ultra-important? The reason is because grip strength predicts stroke recovery! 9 grip-related reasons for you:
1. Indicator of overall muscle strength: Grip strength provides a quick and easy measure of a person's overall muscle strength, which is crucial for recovery.
2. Predicts functional outcomes: Higher grip strength is linked to better outcomes in areas like walking, getting out of a chair, and climbing stairs.
3. Relates to daily living activities: Patients with stronger grip are more likely to have an earlier and easier hospital discharge and to regain the ability to perform daily tasks.
4. Shows potential for cognitive function: Grip strength is also associated with cognitive function in stroke patients.
5. Assesses hand function: Measures of grip strength have been shown to correlate strongly with assessments of hand function, making it a good predictor for how well a person will regain the use of their hands.
6. Easy and inexpensive to measure: A simple, inexpensive tool like a dynamometer can be used to measure grip strength, making it practical for use in clinical settings.
7. Reflects prognosis: A low grip strength, especially within the first month, can indicate a poor functional outcome. Conversely, a strong grip can be a positive indicator of recovery.
8. Identifies specific needs: By assessing grip strength, clinicians can better understand a patient's specific needs and tailor their rehabilitation plan accordingly.
9. Improves plasticity: Intensive grip training can promote white matter remodeling and improve brain connectivity in stroke patients, boosting both physical and cognitive function! 🧠✨
So, let's celebrate every small squeeze and every big step forward in recovery. ❤️🩹
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Yikes! 🚨 An East Ayrshire-based stroke nurse, Alison Linda Kerr, has been suspended for six months after a Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) hearing found she falsified records and acted dishonestly.
The charges relate to her time working for NHS Ayrshire & Arran in September 2020 on a high-dependency stroke ward. The NMC found that she failed to conduct required her two-hourly observations on vulnerable patients, including one recovering from a craniotomy. Colleagues raised concerns, but Ms. Kerr claimed she had carried out the checks and documented them retrospectively, which was proven to be untrue.
The NMC panel have deemed her fitness to practice impaired due to 'misconduct' and suspended her for six months, with a review to follow. 🏥
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Try to measure or evaluate progress, if you can - doing it and recording it are the two sides of the ARNI Stroke Rehab coin ;0.
Progression then just means that you’re going to attempt to do just a tiny amount more than you did the previous time. Here's ARNI Instructor Tony employing a hand-grip dynamometer to gauge grip strength progression.
Grip strength is one of the two big predictors of action control progress in stroke. Do you happen to know the other one? I bet no-one gets it (someone on my ARNI specialist course might do it they were listening last Saturday!)
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You may well find that you need a trainer to guide you into self-recovery efforts until you are happy that you are training autonomously, and have integrated training into your life. If you can find a professional instructor who has been trained to support the work of hospital therapists, as ARNI trainers have been, and they can facilitate you to recover independently, you are one step ahead.
Call us on 0203 053 0111 or email support@arni.uk.com to find out if there's a trainer near you who can help you with your recovery.
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Engaging in rehabilitation with an ARNI Stroke Rehab UK instructor is a powerful strategy for stroke survivors aiming to increase action control and confidence. 🧠💪
The ARNI Approach was founded way back in 1999 on functional task-related training, physical coping strategies and stroke-specific resistance training. This method moves WAY beyond passive treatment by actively engaging survivors in repetitive, meaningful activities that stimulate neuroplasticity.
By working directly with a qualified ARNI instructor, survivors are empowered to take charge of their recovery, moving on from assistive devices and regaining functional independence with greater stability and strength.
This evidence-based personalised, challenging and long-term neurorehab model fosters self-reliance and builds the confidence needed to navigate real-life scenarios, such as moving safely from the floor or managing daily tasks.
And the de-medicalised context and supportive guidance of ARNI instructors have been reported to positively influence participant’s function and participation in life post-stroke, bridging the gap when formal NHS rehabilitation pathways have ended.
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📢 Have you ever heard of Acalculia after-stroke? 🧠 Acalculia is a neurological condition; a cognitive challenge that impairs a person's ability to process and understand numerical information, significantly impacting daily life tasks like managing money, telling time or even measuring medication doses.
While the exact prevalence can be hard to pin down due to inconsistent screening, recent epidemiological data suggests it could affect a substantial portion of stroke survivors, with estimates placing the figure between 30% and 60%.
Research indicates that acalculia is caused by brain damage, but can occur regardless of the specific area, because numerical processing uses multiple brain regions. A recent qualitative UK study, driven by the insights of stroke survivors, highlights the urgent need for better assessment tools and useful rehab resources for this condition.
Do you reckon YOU might have this? If so, let us know in the comments below please ;)
ARNI Stroke Rehab UK says that addressing this issue could vastly improve the independence and quality of life for a significant number of stroke survivors.
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