A neuroprosthetic system has helped a man with paralysis move his hand and feel touch again following a spinal cord injury, ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Two months after the state botched an attempt to execute Tony Carruthers, his sister is revealing that she believes the failed procedure caused a brain stroke that has left ...

Keith Thomas, 48, has paralysis, but brain stimulation helped him regain some feeling and movement in his hands – and this ...

Dysphagia is common following stroke, and many patients require a nasogastric tube to support hydration, nutrition and medication administration. Before every use, it is essential to check the ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn., April 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Phagenesis, a commercial-stage company pioneering neuromodulation therapies for swallowing disorders, today announced the appointment of Stephen N.

An independent association was noted between antidepressant intake at hospital discharge and higher recovery rates for dysphagia. Among patients with acute ischemic stroke, antidepressant intake at ...

A study led by a speech neuroscientist at The University of Texas at Dallas sheds light on how damage from stroke disrupts the brain mechanisms required for fluent speech. The research, published in ...

Treatment with an antidepressant may improve recovery from dysphagia after acute ischemic stroke (AIS). Results of a prospective, cohort study showed patients with AIS who were prescribed an ...

Poststroke dysphagia is associated with poor functional recovery and psychological consequences, including depression and fatigue, which may impede successful rehabilitation. Here, we investigate ...

Karisik A, Bader V, Moelgg K, Buergi L, Dejakum B, Komarek S, Boehme C, Toell T, Mayer-Suess L, Sollereder S, et al; for the STROKE-CARD Study Group. Intensified post-stroke care improves long-term ...

Dysphagia affects approximately 78% of post-stroke patients. Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) has demonstrated potential for the treatment of this condition. However, its effectiveness ...

The MarketWatch News Department was not involved in the creation of this content. Inclusion in new Acute Ischemic Stroke guidelines underscores clinical utility of Phagenyx for accelerating recovery ...