Proprioceptive impairment in unilateral neglect after stroke: A systematic review

Rehabilitation Interventions for Unilateral Neglect after Stroke: A Systematic Review from 1997 through 2012

A systematic review of the effectiveness of rehabilitation for persons with unilateral neglect (UN) after stroke was conducted by searching the computerized databases from 1997 through 2012. Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of neglect treatment strategies for stroke patients which used the Behavioral Inattention Test (BIT) as the primary outcome measure were eligible for inclusion. Out of 20...

Levels of Impairment in Unilateral Neglect

Neuroplasticity and neuromotor synergies in context of rehabilitation after stroke: a systematic review

Background: Alterations of neuroplasticity and cortical excitability are important pathophysiological factors in stroke. Modulation of the neuroplasticity has been proposed as an underlying mechanism of recovery in different neurological disorders. But it is not still clear how the CNS faces the complexity of muscle control. Neuroplastic processes may be used for the functional improvement of s...

Treatments of unilateral neglect: a review.

OBJECTIVES To review the existing literature on treatments of unilateral neglect, to synthesize findings, and to offer recommendations for future studies. DATA SOURCES Computerized databases including MEDLINE and PsychINFO. STUDY SELECTION All studies investigating treatment(s) of unilateral neglect. DATA EXTRACTION Authors reviewed design and other methodologic issues. DATA SYNTHESIS U...

Elevated troponin after stroke: a systematic review.

BACKGROUND Troponin levels are elevated in some acute stroke patients, but the clinical significance of this is unclear. METHODS We conducted a systematic review of studies measuring troponin within 7 days of symptom onset in acute stroke patients. RESULTS We identified 15 studies (2,901 patients). Overall 18.1% (95% CI 13.6-22.6) had a positive troponin level. These patients were more like...