Recovery After Stroke
Recovery After Stroke
This Drug Mimics Stroke Rehab – And It’s Real. Here’s What You Need to Know
This Drug Mimics Stroke Rehab – And It’s Real. Here’s What You Need to Know
This Drug Mimics Stroke Rehab – And It’s Real. Here’s What You Need to Know
Thursday 24th April 2025
Discover how UCLA's new drug study could change stroke rehab forever, offering hope for easier recovery. Learn about current treatments and future possibilities.
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Get the buttons here!A Pill for Stroke Rehab? UCLA's Groundbreaking Study Explained
Episode Overview
- UCLA's study aims to create a drug that mimics physical rehabilitation effects.
- The drug has shown significant recovery in movement control in mice.
- Current treatments like etanercept and hyperbaric oxygen therapy are discussed.
- Physical rehabilitation remains crucial for stroke recovery.
- Healthy lifestyle choices can support brain recovery.
Rehabilitation after stroke is limited because most patients cannot sustain the rehab intensity needed for stroke recovery
In this episode of Recovery After Stroke, the host dives into a groundbreaking study by UCLA Health that promises to revolutionise stroke rehabilitation. The study has identified a drug that could mimic the effects of physical rehab in stroke survivors, providing a new beacon of hope for those who struggle with the intensity of traditional rehabilitation. The host reads through the article, detailing how researchers tested two candidate drugs on mice and discovered significant recovery in movement control. Dr. S.
Thomas Carmichael, the study’s lead author, explains that the goal is to develop a pill that stroke patients can take to achieve the same benefits as physical rehabilitation. This could be a game-changer for many who find it difficult to sustain the necessary rehab intensity due to fatigue or financial constraints. The episode also touches on other current treatments like etanercept and hyperbaric oxygen therapy, discussing their benefits and limitations.
The host emphasises the importance of physical rehabilitation, healthy lifestyle choices, and staying active in any capacity possible. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the future of stroke recovery and the potential for new, less invasive treatments.