Stroke Recovery Insights with UCLA Neurologist Dr. Steve Cramer

Mike interviews UCLA Neurologist & MD Steven Cramer on Stoke Recovery. Dr. Cramer is a stroke neurologist who does clinical research. Dr. Cramer's research focuses on neural repair after central nervous system injury in humans, with an emphasis on stroke and on the recovery of movement. Treatments examined include robotics, cellular therapies, a monoclonal antibody, brain stimulation, drugs, andtelehealth methods. A major emphasis is on translating new drugs and devices to reduce disability after stroke, and on individualizing therapy for each person's needs. Dr. Cramer Website: https://www.uclahealth.org/providers/steven-cramer Video Chapters: 00:00 Dr. Steve Cramer Intro 01:00 Dr Cramer’s Background 03:18 Dr. Cramers Website 03:52 Significant Stroke Rehab Changes 07:41 What Does Stroke Rehabilitation Entail? 11:01 Common Misconceptions About Stroke Recovery 14:57 Latest Advancements in Stroke Rehabilitation 21:15 How is Gene Testing is Performed 22:43 Vagus Nerve Stimulation 24:15 Brain-Computer Interfaces 29:45 How Stroke Rehab Uses Robotics & VR 36:38 Neural Plasticity & Stroke Recovery 39:51 AI and The Future of Stroke Recovery 42:02 Advice for Stroke Survivors 45:50 What Keeps Dr. Cramer Motivated 47:01 final remarks