Metrohealth Medical Center

After a stroke, many people struggle to open their affected hand. This study tested two types of electrical stimulation—one that cycles on and off automatically, and another that is controlled by the good hand—plus standard occupational therapy. 132 stroke survivors took part to …

This study tested two treatments for shoulder pain in people who had a stroke: a nerve stimulation technique and physical therapy. About 96 adults with lasting shoulder pain after a stroke took part. The goal was to see if combining both treatments works better than either one al…

This study measured how quickly different volumes of clear liquids (like coffee with or without creamer) empty from the stomach in 70 healthy adults aged 18-65. Using ultrasound, researchers tracked gastric emptying to help set better fasting guidelines before anesthesia. Partici…