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Brainstem Pathway Discovery Opens Stroke Therapy Targets
Key Takeaways
- Indirect brainstem relay pathway carries motor commands parallel to the corticospinal tract
- Pathway may remain intact after cortical strokes that damage direct motor connections
- Discovery opens door to targeted rehabilitation and neurostimulation therapies
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DT Editorial Team··5 min read·via medicalxpress.com