The priority given to thrombolysis (still inaccessible in our countries) should not make us forget other factors of aggression and/or aggravation in the management of strokes. So-called stress hyperglycemia, the result of oxidative stress, is im- plicated in the occurrence of a poor functional prognosis, and possibly higher mortality.

Occupational therapy is a healthcare profession that helps people engage in daily activities they want or need to do. It focuses on enabling individuals to participate in meaningful occupations.

Mental illness affects approximately one in five children in the United States, with many individuals experiencing comorbid psy- chiatric conditions such as anxiety, depression, and substance use disorders.

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has a large expatriate population, with approximately 88% of residents being non- nationals. This demographic reality creates a significant need for international patient repatriation following neurosurgical inter- ventions. Despite this need, there is a lack of standardized guidelines for assessing fitness-to-fly in neurosurgical patients requiring repatriation.

The mini mental state is a short and comprehensive evaluation test of all cognitive functions. This is a test of 12 items with a maximum score of 30/30. However, studies have shown that it is an age-sensitive test and even more so at the level of educa- tion. In developing countries where literacy rates are the lowest in the world, the use of this tool is severely limited, hence the need to adapt this test in accordance with the socio-cultural and educational realities of each country. OBJECTIVES This study aims to adapt and validate the MMSE in the Malian cultural and educational context (MAMSE) for the screening of potentially demented

Functional Electrical Stimulation Training (FEST) during specific tasks can improve motor performance after stroke due to activity- dependent plasticity and brain remodeling. Functional electrical stimulation (FES) can be used to initiate lower limb muscle contrac- tions and has been widely applied in lower limb rehabilitation. The purpose of this study was to find the effects of functional electrical stimulation and Cycling on the lower limb motor recovery, balance and walking on acute stroke in-patients. The study included 12 individuals diagnosed with acute stroke who fulfilled selection criteria and were randomly divided into experimental group that received functional electrical stimulation during various task training, and a control group that received only standard conventional exercises, with 6 subjects in each group. The study used a before–after study design. FES was incorporated into the task training for 45 minutes 5 days per week for 2 weeks. Pretest and Post test was assessed using outcome measures Fugl-Meyer Assessment Scale, Berg Balance Scale and Functional ambulation category for changes in lower limb motor recovery performance, functional balance and independence in walking.