September is brain aneurysm awareness month >> and as some of you know it's a cause that's personal for a face you see a lot right here on NBC News Daily. Nine years ago, CNBC's senior personal finance correspondent and our money expert Sharon Eper had a brain aneurysm that ruptured. It led to a brain hemorrhage that nearly took her life.Since her recovery, Sharon has made it her mission to raise awareness and funding for research into the medical condition. She recently raised more than $10,000 for the B b ...

Stroke Awareness and Impact - Stroke is a catastrophic vascular event in the brain, not the heart, causing sudden cut off of blood supply [4][5] - Stroke is the second leading cause of disability worldwide, carrying financial and emotional burdens [7] - WHO figures indicate that one in five people over 25 years old will suffer a stroke [6] - Community awareness and participation are crucial for secondary prevention, as stroke is a time-bound emergency [18] - Sudden negative changes in ability (e g, inability to lift a hand or speak) indicate a potential stroke in evolution [20][21] Neurointervention and Treatment Advancements - Neurointervention is a specialty that has revolutionized stroke treatment, offering a "comeback phenomena" [13] - A paradigm shift has occurred in stroke treatment in the past decade due to neurointervention [13] - The field experienced initial setbacks with discouraging medical papers, but later saw a reversal with high-level evidence supporting its effectiveness [14] - Neurointervention has shown remarkable evolution, including advancements like neural link (brain-computer interface) for debilitated patients [16][17] - The therapy has achieved a high level of evidence (class one level of evidence A) with a numbers needed to treat (NNT) of 25%, indicating a high success rate [15] Primary Prevention and Lifestyle Factors - Primary prevention, involving the removal of modifiable risk factors, is the best approach for all diseases [24] - Adequate sleep (8 hours) is an underrated medicine, allowing the body to recover and repair itself [24][25]

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Rehabilitation Importance & Industry Overview - Rehabilitation is a process to help people regain abilities after injury, enabling independent living and improved quality of life [2] - Rehabilitation medicine originated during World War II to recover injured soldiers' functions [2] - Rehabilitation is important for maintaining and restoring quality of life at all ages, from developmental delays in children to age-related balance issues [3][4] Technology in Rehabilitation - Technology can be used to help patients recover faster, increasing training intensity while minimizing human effort [7][13] - Hand robot training technology enabled a patient to perform up to 1,000 repetitions in one hour, 10 times more than physical assistance [13] - Driving simulation technology allows patients to train in various driving scenarios in a simulated environment [13] - Motion sensors can be used to improve balance training and track progress [13][14] The Human Touch - Human touch, including listening, eye contact, physical presence, and empathy, can significantly improve patient outcomes [18] - Human touch can increase oxytocin levels, promoting calm and healing [19] - Technology should not replace the healing power of human touch, emphasizing the importance of emotional and mental well-being in recovery [20] Company Impact - The company has over hundreds of setup solutions across the country, supporting therapists in delivering effective care to thousands of patients daily [21]