Background/Objectives Stroke is a leading cause of disability worldwide, and a significant
proportion of stroke survivors require long‐term institutional care. Understanding who …

Background and Purpose—Previous estimates of the number and prevalence of individuals
experiencing the effects of stroke in Canada are out of date and exclude critical population …

Since the treatment window of thrombolytic therapy for stroke is limited, new therapy remains
to be developed. We have recently developed low-intensity pulsed ultrasound (LIPUS) …

The nursing home sector has seen a disproportionately high number of deaths as part of the
COVID-19 pandemic. This reflects, in part, the frailty and vulnerability of older people living …

Objective To evaluate the clinical efficacy of an established programme of occupational
therapy in maintaining functional activity and reducing further health risks from inactivity in …

Purpose: The burden of stroke is immense, with approximately 30 million stroke survivors
globally. Approximately one-quarter of residents in long-term care (LTC) facilities are stroke …

The endothelial transient receptor potential cation channel subfamily V member 4 (TRPV4)
plays a crucial role in vascular remodeling; however, TRPV4-mediated angiogenesis after …

Governments around the globe have introduced quarantine, lockdown, and mandatory
isolation to slow the transmission of COVID-19. These public health and policy measures …

Background Patients with stroke require additional support from family to live independently
in the area of activities of daily living. Family members are usually the main caregivers of …

Objective To quantify the burden of cardiovascular diseases (CVD) in older adults using
community and residential care services. Methods The study population comprised people …