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UrduInclusionary values are emphasized in this special issue of the Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation, which presents contributions from the 2020 Conference of the Association of People Supporting Employment First (APSE)
Tag: REHABILITATION/PROSTHETICS/PLASTIC SURGERY
Experts address the challenges of health disparity in the care of patients with cerebral palsy
Disparities of care and limitations of access are the main focus of this special issue on cerebral palsy, published by the Journal of Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine
How robots and brain-computer interfaces could transform stroke patients’ recovery
Strokes, which occur when the blood supply to part of our brain is interrupted or reduced, are the leading cause of death and disability in the adult population. Among the patients who survive, 75% will experience difficulties carrying out daily…
What is the evidence on how to improve older adults’ functional abilities at home?
A new analysis called an evidence and gap map has mapped what we know about improving the functional ability of older adults living at home or in nursing homes, retirement homes, or other long-term care facilities. A total of 548…
Researchers clarify reasons for low rate of employment among people with disabilities
Understanding the diverse issues that prevent people with disabilities from seeking work is integral to developing effective and responsive interventions, according to new research from Kessler Foundation
Dancing with music can halt most debilitating symptoms of Parkinson’s disease
First-of-its-kind York U study shows participating in weekly dance training improves daily living and motor function for those with mild-to-moderate Parkinson’s
‘Zombie cells’ hold clues to spinal cord injury repair
Mammals have a poor ability to recover after a spinal cord injury which can result in paralysis. A main reason for this is the formation of a complex scar associated with chronic inflammation that produces a cellular microenvironment that blocks tissue repair.
High risk of divorce after TBI? Not necessarily, study suggests
July 6, 2021 – Traumatic brain injury (TBI) has a major impact on the lives of affected patients and families . But it doesn’t necessarily lead to an increased risk of marital instability, as two-thirds of patients with TBI are…
More than half of wheelchair users with spinal cord injury needed repairs in past 6 months
Vulnerable populations are most likely to experience negative consequences of wheelchair breakdown, such as missing work or school or being stranded outside the home
Repairing ‘broken’ hearts — new promising surgical technique for heart attacks
Medical researchers devise a new way to repair the ruptured wall of the heart from a severe heart attack
Bruisable artificial skin could help prosthetics, robots sense injuries
When someone bumps their elbow against a wall, they not only feel pain but also might experience bruising. Robots and prosthetic limbs don’t have these warning signs, which could lead to further injury. Now, researchers reporting in ACS Applied Materials…
The vision: Tailored optical stimulation for the blind
Stimulation of the nervous system with neurotechnology has opened up new avenues for treating human disorders, such as prosthetic arms and legs that restore the sense of touch in amputees, prosthetic fingertips that provide detailed sensory feedback with varying touch…
Osteoporosis: New approach to understanding bone strength pays dividends
Osteoporosis researchers at the UVA School of Medicine have taken a new approach to understanding how our genes determine the strength of our bones, allowing them to identify several genes not previously known to influence bone density and, ultimately, our…
A new reporter mouse line to detect mitophagy changes during muscle tissue loss
Mitophagy reporter mouse could provide cues for future therapies and rehabilitation strategies
New way to 3D-print custom medical devices to boost performance and bacterial resistance
Using a new 3D printing process, University of Nottingham researchers have discovered how to tailor-make artificial body parts and other medical devices with built-in functionality that offers better shape and durability, while cutting the risk of bacterial infection at the…
Study shows how taking short breaks may help our brains learn new skills
NIH scientists discover that the resting brain repeatedly replays compressed memories of what was just practiced
Important to reduce patients’ time respiratory intensive care with mechanical ventilation
More active efforts to reduce patients’ time on a ventilator in an ICU can both spare their suffering and free up intensive care resources, a thesis at the University of Gothenburg shows. Mechanical ventilation (MV) in an intensive care unit…
Fragility fractures cost European health care systems €56.9 billion annually
New International Osteoporosis Foundation report provides unique overview of osteoporosis in Europe, revealing the enormous disease burden and an unacceptable treatment gap; 71% of women at high risk of fracture are not receiving much-needed medication
Computer simulations of the brain can predict language recovery in stroke survivors
At Boston University, a team of researchers is working to better understand how language and speech is processed in the brain, and how to best rehabilitate people who have lost their ability to communicate due to brain damage caused by a stroke, trauma, or another type of brain injury.
Decline in number of people receiving life-enhancing cardiac rehabilitation in pandemic
The number of people engaging with life-enhancing cardiac rehabilitation clinics has declined during the pandemic, according to a BMJ clinical update which makes the case for more home-based and virtual alternatives
Healing hydrogels
Biocompatible hydrogel materials can rapidly recover from mechanical stress
Can echolocation help those with vision loss?
Known as nature’s own sonar system, echolocation occurs when an animal emits a sound that bounces off objects in the environment, returning echoes that provide information about the surrounding space. While echolocation is well known in whale or bat species,…
Danish invention preserves muscle mass in COVID-19 patients
Researchers from Aarhus University have developed electronic support stockings and tested them on bed-ridden Covid patients at Copenhagen University Hospitals. Results show that the stockings counteract a significant loss of muscle mass.
FAPESP will discuss an integrative approach to clinical long-term effects of COVID-19
Renowned scientists sharing their research and clinical practice will take part at the webinar. They will tackle the patients’ evolving clinical conditions and the challenges of dealing with the subacute phase.
Exoskeleton therapy improves mobility, cognition and brain connectivity in people with MS
A pilot study led by Kessler Foundation researchers provided proof of concept for robotic-exoskeleton assisted exercise rehabilitation (REAER) in people with substantial MS-related neurological disability
Exoskeleton-assisted walking may improve bowel function in people with spinal cord injury
Research team shows that physical intervention plans that include walking, not just standing, may enhance multiple measures of bowel function
Checking out plastic surgeons on Instagram? Your perception may be biased
May 26, 2021 – Social media sites – especially Instagram – have revolutionized the way plastic surgeons market their practice . These platforms allow surgeons to post testimonials, educational videos, and before-and-after photos. This information can help to guide patients…
Prism adaptation treatment improves rehabilitation outcomes in people with spatial neglect
Performing daily sessions of prism adaptation therapy during rehabilitation results in higher functional and cognitive independence scores for stroke survivors
Facilitating speech comprehension in rare inherited hearing loss patients
IBS research team found a novel deafness gene and developed a customized treatment for auditory neuropathy spectrum disorder
Researchers identify facilitators for rehabilitation care for people with spatial neglect
Inpatient rehabilitation is shown to be effective, and ample opportunities exist to facilitate optimal outcomes; experts identify innovative approaches to improve care
Robot enables communication between people isolated due to COVID-19 and their relatives
It is designed to facilitate the work of professionals in nursing homes and hospitals
Novel immunotherapy boosts long-term stroke recovery in mice
PITTSBURGH, May 19, 2021 – Specialized immune cells that accumulate in the brain in the days and weeks after a stroke promote neural functions in mice, pointing to a potential immunotherapy that may boost recovery after the acute injury is…
Icing muscle injuries may delay recovery
A study using a mouse model of eccentric contraction (*1) has revealed that icing injured muscles delays muscle regeneration. The discovery was made by a research group including Associate Professor ARAKAWA Takamitsu and then PhD. Student KAWASHIMA Masato from Kobe…
How to manage osteoporosis in hematologic stem cell transplant recipients
IOF Cancer & Bone Disease Working Group summary and algorithm outlines main recommendations to maintain bone health in HSCT patients: includes guidance for bone assessment, management and treatment as well as dietary and lifestyle recommendations.
ASPS unveils COVID-19’s impact and pent-up patient demand fueling post-pandemic boom
World’s largest plastic surgeon organization reveals 2020’s most-sought-after procedures during global pandemic, forecasts members’ rebound year ahead
Prioritise opportunities to say final goodbye during COVID-19 pandemic, study finds
First study in bereaved relatives’ experience during Covid-19 pandemic lockdown published today The study makes important recommendations for health and social care professionals providing end-of-life-care Bereaved families highlighted their need for practical and emotional support when a family member was…
Fat grafting shows promise for cancer patients with radiation-induced skin injury
March 30, 2021 – As cancer survival rates improve, more people are living with the aftereffects of cancer treatment. For some patients, these issues include chronic radiation-induced skin injury – which can lead to potentially severe cosmetic and functional problems.…
New model simulates the temperature rise of laser-heated skin
Researchers in Japan propose a new way of understanding temperature rise of laser-heated skin
Detecting for carpal tunnel syndrome with a smartphone game
Early diagnosis enabled by identifying syndrome based on thumb movements through machine leaning
Better postoperative recovery for physically active
People who are physically active on a regular basis recover better after surgery for colorectal cancer. However, starting to exercise only after the diagnosis is a fact had no effect on recovery, a University of Gothenburg thesis shows. In working…
Early training delays symptom onset in mouse model of Rett syndrome
New scientific findings bring hope that early training during the presymptomatic phase could help individuals with Rett syndrome, a neurodevelopmental disorder, retain specific motor and memory skills and delay the onset of the condition. Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine…
Move your body for five minutes every hour to counteract lockdown inactivity
A study which looked at activity levels before and during the COVID-19 pandemic has found lockdown restrictions significantly reduced light activity associated with socialising and work.
Move your body for five minutes every hour to counteract lockdown inactivity
A study which looked at activity levels before and during the COVID-19 pandemic has found lockdown restrictions significantly reduced light activity associated with socialising and work. The study, published recently in BMJ Neurology and led by King’s College London, examined…
Reading minds with ultrasound: A less-invasive technique to decode the brain’s intentions
What is happening in your brain as you are scrolling through this page? In other words, which areas of your brain are active, which neurons are talking to which others, and what signals are they sending to your muscles? Mapping…
Transcutaneous stimulation improves hand function in people with complete tetraplegia
Researchers at Kessler Foundation confirmed that spinal cord transcutaneous stimulation results in immediate and long-lasting gains in strength and handgrip, with positive effects evident three months post-intervention
Contrast-enhanced mammography for breast cancer in women with augmented breasts
AJR findings suggest possible role of contrast-enhanced mammography for staging in women with breast augmentation and contraindication or limited access to MRI
Health promotion, prevention, and psychosocial health
This article by Dr. Tannys Helfer et al. is published in The Open Public Health Journal, Volume 14, 2021
Cambodian study assesses 3D scanning technologies for prosthetic limb design
Cutting-edge 3D scanners have been put to the test by researchers from the University of Southampton and partners Exceed Worldwide to help increase the quality and quantity of prosthetics services around the world. The study, carried out within the People…
Scientists assess effects of soccer player preparation and recovery on kicking performance
Article published by Brazilian researchers in Sports Medicine presents a systematic review of scientific studies on the topic
Researchers identify barriers to use of surface electromyography in neurorehabilitation
Kessler Foundation team proposes comprehensive approach to integrating surface electromyography into clinical practice as path to improving rehabilitative care for individuals with spinal cord injury