Research Progress of Vagus Nerve Stimulation in Stroke Rehabilitation Treatment
Zhenglei Yang,
Xin Chen,
Lingling Wang,
Yaoming Luo,
Yuxuan Yang,
Rongrong Wang,
Qing Wu
Issue:
Volume 11, Issue 2, April 2023
Pages:
22-27
Received:
15 April 2023
Accepted:
5 May 2023
Published:
10 May 2023
Abstract: Background: Stroke is the leading cause of adult death in China and the leading cause of death worldwide, characterized by high morbidity, disability, mortality, recurrence and economic burden, often leading to various functional impairments, such as motor impairment, sensory impairment, swallowing impairment, consciousness impairment and cognitive impairment. Therefore, finding effective intervention methods is currently a hot and difficult issue in stroke rehabilitation treatment. Vagus nerve stimulation, as a classical neuromodulation technique, has been widely certified for its safety and effectiveness. In recent years, several studies at home and abroad have reported that VNS can be used as a potential rehabilitation treatment to improve functional impairment after stroke. Objective: In this paper, the clinical application of vagus nerve stimulation in different dysfunctions after stroke is discussed in the context of relevant studies at home and abroad, and the effectiveness, safety and possible mechanisms of action of VNS in stroke treatment are reviewed, aiming to provide new therapeutic ideas for stroke rehabilitation. Conclusion: Vagus nerve stimulation, a classical neuromodulation technique, can help improve various dysfunctions after stroke and improve patients' survivability and quality of life. Vagus nerve stimulation is expected to be a potential new therapy for stroke rehabilitation and play an important role in the rehabilitation of post-stroke dysfunction.
Abstract: Background: Stroke is the leading cause of adult death in China and the leading cause of death worldwide, characterized by high morbidity, disability, mortality, recurrence and economic burden, often leading to various functional impairments, such as motor impairment, sensory impairment, swallowing impairment, consciousness impairment and cognitive...
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Assessment of Student's Knowledge in High Institute of Medical Technology / Abuslim About Tuberculosis Diseases
Issue:
Volume 11, Issue 2, April 2023
Pages:
28-32
Received:
16 November 2022
Accepted:
5 January 2023
Published:
22 May 2023
Abstract: Tuberculosis (TB) is the second leading cause of human death after human immune deficiency virus (HIV) Tuberculosis is an airborne disease caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis (M. tuberculosis) (2). Objective: The study aims to identify the student knowledge about tuberculosis disease. Method: The sample of 140 students was selected from the second, third, fourth, fifth and sixth class from the medical departments in high Institute of Medical Technology/abusleem for the period from March 2019 to June 2019. The questionnaire was designed to achieve the aims of study, it was consisting of many parts, the first content the demographic information, the second part include knowledge of students about categories that infected with tuberculosis. The third part include the student knowledge of the signs of disease, the fourth content methods of transmission of disease, and the last part include the student information about the methods of protection of tuberculosis disease. Data were analyzed by using frequency distribution, percentage. Results: This study found insufficient TB knowledge in a sample of students, poor knowledge about TB. They must improve knowledge about TB, because these students could be exposed to the Mycobacterium strains during their training activities or when they are employed in private and public health care settings.
Abstract: Tuberculosis (TB) is the second leading cause of human death after human immune deficiency virus (HIV) Tuberculosis is an airborne disease caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis (M. tuberculosis) (2). Objective: The study aims to identify the student knowledge about tuberculosis disease. Method: The sample of 140 students was selected f...
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