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  2. Stroke recovery - Wikipedia

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    The Copenhagen Stroke Study, which is a large important study published in 2001, showed that out of 618 stroke patients, manual apraxia was found in 7% and oral apraxia was found in 6%. [98] Both manual and oral apraxia were related to increasing severity of stroke.

  3. Los Angeles Prehospital Stroke Screen - Wikipedia

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    At baseline, patient is not bedridden and does not use a wheelchair; Blood glucose between 60 and 400 mg/dL; Obvious asymmetry-unilateral weakness with any of the following motor exams: Facial Smile/Grimace; Grip; Arm Strength; If all of the above criteria are met (or not ascertainable) the LAPSS is positive for stroke. Patients may still be ...

  4. Patient lift - Wikipedia

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    A patient lift (patient hoist, jack hoist, Hoyer lift, or hydraulic lift) may be either a sling lift or a sit-to-stand lift.This is an assistive device that allows patients in hospitals and nursing homes and people receiving home health care to be transferred between a bed and a chair or other similar resting places, by the use of electrical or hydraulic power.

  5. He was given hours to live after stroke. 17 years later ...

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    Stroke is the 5th-leading cause of death in the U.S. and a leading cause of severe disability. On average, a person dies from stroke every 4 minutes. He was given hours to live after stroke. 17 ...

  6. Assistive technology - Wikipedia

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    Patient transfer devices generally allow patients with impaired mobility to be moved by caregivers between beds, wheelchairs, commodes, toilets, chairs, stretchers, shower benches, automobiles, swimming pools, and other patient support systems (i.e., radiology, surgical, or examining tables).

  7. After a stroke, this musician found his singing voice again ...

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    But a stroke in 2009 put Spitzer in a wheelchair, partially paralyzing his left arm and leg. He gave away his drum kit. His bass sat untouched. His voice was a whisper. Now music is part of his ...

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