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Effects of Mindfulness Training Combined with Tai Chi in Patients with Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy

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Reducing post-stroke disability in diabetic patients.

¹APHP Urgences Cérébro-Vasculaires Salpêtrière, Groupe Hospitalier Pitié-Salpêtrière, Paris, France. yves.samson@psl.aphp.fr

Diabetes & Metabolism

|January 8, 2011

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Prompt stroke care, including rapid management of transient ischemic attack (TIA) and minor strokes, significantly reduces adult disability. Patient education and advanced imaging like MRI improve diagnosis and timely treatment, enhancing stroke outcomes.

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Effects of Mindfulness Training Combined with Tai Chi in Patients with Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy

Effects of Mindfulness Training Combined with Tai Chi in Patients with Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy

Published on: July 14, 2023

Area of Science:

Neurology
Public Health
Medical Diagnostics

Background:

Stroke is a leading cause of acquired adult disability, disproportionately affecting diabetic patients.
Transient ischemic attack (TIA) and minor strokes are often neglected, contributing to preventable disability.
Effective stroke management requires timely diagnosis and intervention.

Purpose of the Study:

To highlight the importance of emergency treatment in stroke units for reducing disability.
To emphasize the benefits of rapid management for TIA and minor strokes.
To discuss diagnostic and risk stratification tools for acute stroke, TIA, and minor strokes.

Main Methods:

Utilizing simple clinical scores for pre-hospital diagnosis and risk estimation.
Adapting stroke education programs for patient empowerment and timely care-seeking.
Employing diffusion MRI and intra-cranial MR angiography for improved diagnosis.
Implementing systematic non-invasive detection of severe carotid stenosis and atrial fibrillation (AF).

Main Results:

Dedicated stroke units and prompt management of TIA/minor strokes substantially reduce stroke-related disability.
Clinical scores aid in pre-hospital diagnosis and risk assessment.
Advanced imaging (MRI) enhances diagnostic accuracy and risk stratification.
Early detection of carotid stenosis and AF leads to appropriate interventions (endarterectomy, anticoagulation).

Conclusions:

Emergency treatment in stroke units and rapid management of TIA/minor strokes are crucial for minimizing disability.
Patient education and accessible diagnostic tools improve stroke care and outcomes.
Urgent investigation for carotid stenosis and atrial fibrillation is essential for preventing further strokes.