Strokes are a major cause of death and result in a drastic reduction in quality of life. Novel therapeutic strategies for patients suffering from stroke are thus required. Two possible strategies can ...

What does 'neuroplasticity' mean?

Neural repair after stroke is a vital field focused on addressing persistent disability, which remains common despite progress in acute care. While acute ...

This Collection welcomes original research on the mechanisms, markers, and modulators of neuroplasticity after stroke and traumatic brain injury. Narrative review articles are also welcomed to our ...

How damage spreads An injury to one brain region rarely stays contained to a single spot. The consequences ripple outward, creating a broader impact that depends on the scale of the injury, the ...

Imagine your brain as a bustling city with millions of interconnected highways carrying information at lightning speed. Now picture what happens when a major earthquake hits, destroying some of those ...

Stroke rehabilitation helps stroke survivors regain independence following a stroke. It may include physical therapy, speech therapy, or occupational therapy. The timescale for stroke rehabilitation ...

The brain's ability to adapt and form new neural connections allows it to recover from injury and maintain cognitive function into old age. Neuroplasticity is the brain's ability to adapt and ...

In this review, we have briefly highlighted recent progress in the development of new strategies for the treatment of damaged brains following a stroke, with a focus on neuroplasticity, endogenous ...