Repairing the Stroke-Damaged Brain

Noninvasive electrical therapy combined with rehab boosts recovery after stroke.

A simple, inexpensive device that delivers electrical current to the brain noninvasively could help stroke patients recover lost motor ability. According to a new study, the treatment–transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS)–in combination with occupational therapy boosted recovery better than either treatment on its own.

By Emily Singer

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