Brain Compensates for Stroke Damage

Stevens Institute scientists found brain regions may rejuvenate after strokes.
Undamaged brain areas appear younger to compensate for motor loss.
Study analyzed 500 stroke survivors across eight countries.
Frontoparietal network shows 'youthful' patterns in severe cases.
Brain 'retools' healthy networks to offset damaged systems.

Neurology | Recovery | Imaging

Hosung Kim

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