Hi all again! Here is a website for you guys to try out if you are at risk of stroke. The results for mine is -2, I have low risk! So, be sure to try it out.
http://www.health24.com/tools/Quizzes/1891-1892,67.asp
Anyway, I am also here to talk about the myths of stroke.
The truth about stroke is that ignorance kills. Many people have incorrect perceptions about stroke.
Would you say the following statements are true?
- Stroke is something that happens to the heart.
- Stroke cannot really be treated.
- Stroke recovery only takes place for a few months after a stroke
- Stroke is something that only happens to elderly people.
- There is nothing one can do to prevent stroke.
- Once somebody loses the ability to speak, they cannot regain it.
Well,
All these statements are FALSE.
- Stroke is actually something that happens in the brain, not the
heart. - Immediate emergency treatment can change a stroke victim’s chances of recovery.
- Stroke recovery takes place for the rest of the stroke victim’s life.
- Anyone, at any age can have a stroke.
- Stroke is largely preventable.
- Most stroke victims can learn to speak again
In fact, a recent study showed that robots can help in the recovery of stroke!
Below is an article which reports about it:
Robotic brace trains arm |
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| A robotic arm brace designed to help stroke patients relearn how to move affected muscles and regain use of paralysed limbs has been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration, device maker Myomo Inc. have announced. |
The Boston-based company said it would start marketing the e100 Neurorobotic System to medical specialists and rehabilitation clinics, the Associated Press reported. It’s expected that the device will cost $5,000 to $10,000.The brace slides onto the arm and sensors in the brace detect muscle contractions. This triggers a motor that allows patients to control their arm movement. The motor is located in a backpack worn by the patient.
The brace does require invasive procedures and does not use electrical stimulation. It’s meant to help stroke patients use their own biological signals to regain muscle control and movement, the AP reported. (HealthDayNews)
Indeed, technology has helped us in medical science! If you guys are interested to find out more, visit the following sites for more information:
Facts and Figures of stroke- http://stroke.about.com/od/strokestatistics/a/StrokeStats.htm
-http://www.health24.com/
P.S. Do you know that statistics show that left-handers recover from stroke faster that right-handers? Isn’t it weird but cool? The reason is unknown. Is it because the right brain is more active hence speeding up the recovery? Anyone knows? I would love to know more about this!
Hope to know your thoughts on this soon!
Done by Priscilla
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March 7, 2008 at 12:01 am
-zhiyi(:
I tried out the test, and it seems that my risk level is 3! I don’t know why, perhaps it is because I have family history of stroke – my aunt is a stroke patient. Does that count?
It is really good to know that technology is helpful in medical science! The article about the robot was interesting. With more advances in technology, I think that very soon, most things done by the doctor will be replaced by machines or robots.
The myths that you have pointed out are very typical thoughts of the public. I have once thought that stroke only occurs to old people, and that once having stroke, one cannot recover. Only after doing so much research on stroke that I have cleared all my misconceptions. The video that you uploaded was very informative too. I now know more about stroke more than i ever have.
March 7, 2008 at 9:49 pm
priscilla!
Yeah! i guess people with family history of stroke have a higher risk of stroke! However, i feel that we should not let our guard down. my risk is still2 after all… All these are within our control as we can prevent stroke by saying NO to smoking i guess. I heard that taking morning strolls also help lower our risk of stroke. Maybe we should try walking to school every morning:D
Yes indeed technology can help us. I shudder to think that robots may eventually replace doctors! it seems like the robot brace arm as mentioned above acts like a motor neurone- it triggers a reaction. An artificial motor neurone!
I learnt alot from the video too. It was my main learning aid. maybe i shall upload more for viewing pleasure!
Does anyone have an answer to the left hander question? Im really curious about it!