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Kessler Foundation awarded COVID crisis funding for Spinal Cord Injury Program
Emergency funding provided by the Craig H. Neilsen Foundation enables the continuation of Kessler inpatient spinal cord injury education series in accordance with COVID-19 health guidelines
Human Brain Project-supported innovation published in Science
One step closer to a brain prosthesis for the blind
Dr. Boukrina of Kessler Foundation extends her study of stroke-related reading deficits
Support from the Mabel H. Flory Charitable Trust grant advances novel reading research for stroke survivors at Kessler Foundation
Obesity increases the risk of early hip fracture in postmenopausal women
Obese women have an increased risk of hip fracture earlier than others, already well before the age of 70, a new study from the University of Eastern Finland shows. The study followed 12,715 women for a period of 25 years.…
Professor works to bring new brain implant for the blind closer to reality
UTD team will play key role in device test, study response to electrodes
Simple measurement could transform injury rehabilitation
Researchers from Edith Cowan University in Western Australia have found a simple way to analyse the effectiveness of exercise training that could one day be conducted easily at a local gym.
A pressure sensor at your fingertips
An imperceptible thin-film sensor to record movement and the sense of touch
Neurorehabilitation experts highlight breakthroughs in neurogenic pain management
New issue of NeuroRehabilitation focuses on the challenges of and latest developments in classifying, assessing, and treating neurogenic pain disorders
Motor neural population activity patterns are different for reach and grasp behaviors
New research challenges an influential theory regarding neural population dynamics as a fundamental property of the brain.
Your own stem cells can grow missing bones
Can help millions of people who are partially lacking teeth
Is zoom increasing the demand for plastic surgery
New Rochelle, NY, November 13, 2020–Patients are seeking plastic surgery in record numbers, citing their appearance on Zoom as a cause. Of particular concern are noses and wrinkles, according to Facial Plastic Surgery & Aesthetic Medicine. Click here to read…
Exoskeleton-assisted walking improves mobility in individuals with spinal cord injury
Multi-center U.S. trial shows exoskeleton training is safe, feasible, and effective across wide spectrum of individuals with mobility deficits caused by traumatic spinal cord injury
Skoltech scientists developed a novel bone implant manufacturing method
Scientists from the Skoltech Center for Design, Manufacturing, and Materials (CDMM) have developed a method for designing and manufacturing complex-shaped ceramic bone implants with a controllable porous structure, which largely enhances tissue fusion efficiency. Their research was published in the…
Balance dysfunction after traumatic brain injury linked to diminished sensory acuity
Researchers at Kessler Foundation explored the integration of sensory acuity and balance control, developing new metric for quantifying impairment in individuals recovering from brain injury
Ohio State study finds playing brain games before surgery helps improve recovery
Essentially, your brain can be prepared for surgery, just as the body can, by keeping your mind active and challenged.
Shimmer Research receives CE certification for its Verisense™ Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) sensor for clinical trials
Shimmer’s wearable sensor is now recognized as a medical device in Europe, capable of providing continuous, medical-grade measurements of a person’s activity
Printable ink guides cell growth, offers nerve injury hope
Bioconductive ink uses body’s own electricity to guide nerve cell growth
Vocational rehabilitation helps lift people with disabilities out of poverty
Findings from the Substantial Gainful Activity Project reported in this special issue of the Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation
New ‘robotic snake’ device grips, picks up objects
Nature has inspired engineers at UNSW Sydney to develop a soft fabric robotic gripper which behaves like an elephant’s trunk to grasp, pick up and release objects without breaking them. The researchers say the versatile technology could be widely applied…
Get on the grid: ‘Micro-doses’ of Botox provide up-close improvement of facial skin
November 6, 2020 – Botulinum toxin – best known by the brand name Botox – is a popular treatment to reduce facial lines and wrinkles . Over the years, plastic surgeons have explored alternative approaches to maximize effectiveness while minimizing…
Why a “board-certified cosmetic surgeon” isn’t a plastic surgeon, and what that means for you
Many doctors marketing themselves as cosmetic surgeons do procedures beyond the scope of their training
Brain magnetic stimulation for veterans with concussion: Need is high, but evidence is limited
November 5, 2020 – Studies using repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) , a noninvasive technique, to help veterans and active-duty service members living with depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and other lasting consequences of concussion have shown promise. However, there’s…
NUS researchers invent flexible and highly reliable sensor
This novel e-skin, called TRACE, performs five times better than conventional soft materials; Suitable for measuring blood flow for pulse diagnosis and helping robots to ‘feel’ the texture of surfaces
Scientist studies the role of a muscle protein in skeletal muscle disorders
NIAMS grant supports the work of a University of Cincinnati researcher
September 2020 COVID Update: Americans with disabilities strive to stay in labor market
As the pandemic persists, furloughs are converting to job losses for many workers, increasing the number of people actively looking for work, a trend that may reflect ongoing economic challenges
NTU spin-off ARTICARES launches portable arm rehabilitation device
A new portable arm rehabilitation robot will help patients to carry out robot-aided therapy at home, allowing them to perform intensive exercises without visiting hospitals or clinics, which can possibly reduce the risk of exposure to infectious diseases such as…
Younger knee replacement patients more likely to require reoperation
Researchers believe higher tobacco use among younger patients led to higher infection rates
Low cost, customized prosthesis using 3D printing
SUTD, together with Tan Tock Seng Hospital, developed a novel 3D printed non-metallic self-locking prosthetic arm for a patient with a forequarter amputation – it is more comfortable, flexible and 20% cheaper than a conventional prosthesis.
The first ever international Wounds Week was a resounding success
THIS year due to the pandemic the 8th International Skin Integrity and Infection Prevention Conference had to be redesigned. In its place arose an online international Wounds Week and it was so successful it is certainly going to happen again.…
COVID-19 pandemic has dramatic impact on osteoporosis management, finds new global study
With FRAX fracture risk calculations down by 58% in April 2020 alone, it is estimated that within a 3-month period, more than 0.5 million patients have been excluded from risk assessment — and many from necessary treatment for osteoporosis
Opioid prescriptions are rising in the U.K, with 14% of patients becoming long-term users
Older age, social deprivation, and a history of self-harm or substance abuse, are associated with increased risk of long-term opioid use
Research could change how blood pressure is managed in spinal cord injury patients
New research from the International Collaboration on Repair Discoveries (ICORD) challenges the current standard for managing blood pressure in people with spinal cord injury (SCI). The findings, published today in Nature Communications , could lead to a change in the…
University of South Carolina research finds trigger that leads to faster nerve healing
University of South Carolina scientists are exploring ways to make nerve regeneration happen faster and more successfully. A new study published in Current Biology identifies the biological triggers that promote quicker nerve regeneration. From their previous studies, the researchers knew…
New scientific study shows brain injuries can be unbroken by innovative neuro-technologies
Canadian veteran Captain Trevor Greene pushes the limits of physical, cognitive and PTSD recovery from Afghanistan axe attack
Damaged muscles don’t just die, they regenerate themselves
A new mechanism for muscle stem cell activation
A diet high in prunes prevents bone loss associated with spinal cord injuries
Findings from a new study among mice show a diet high in dried plum (prunes) completely prevents bone loss associated with spinal cord injury (SCI), while also restoring some of the bone lost following SCI. These findings are a remarkable…
Awakening after a sleeping pill
Patient with serious brain injury can temporarily talk, walk, and recognize family members
Coupling antibiotics with stem cells to fight off bone infections
Researchers from Kanazawa University discover that stem cells loaded with antibiotics may represent a novel therapy for implant-related bone infections
“There’s no place like home” for rehab after stroke
Study suggests outpatients get more brain, body benefit with remote rehabilitation
UC Davis engineers lead $36m effort to improve recovery from spinal cord injuries
Engineers at the University of California, Davis, will lead a consortium of universities, biomedical startups and nonprofit organizations to develop interventions for spinal cord injuries that can be applied within days of injury to improve long-term outcomes. Karen Moxon, professor…
Spinal injuries: the recovery of motor skills thanks to nanomaterials
A new study conducted by SISSA and the University of Trieste shows the efficacy of carbon nanotube implants to restore motor functions and paves the way for a new therapeutic approach for spinal cord injuries
Missing rehab due to COVID-19 increased distress in women with breast cancer
September 28, 2020 – Beyond the tragic surges in hospitalizations and deaths, the first months of the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted healthcare for people with a wide range of medical conditions – including cancer . For women recovering after breast cancer…
Lockdown impact: Worsening symptoms for people with bone, joint and muscle pain
Peer reviewed — survey — humans
New Duchenne muscular dystrophy drug shows benefit in Duke trial
The new steroid may reduce the risk of side effects common to current therapies
The psychosocial benefits of plastic surgery for young women with congenital breast asymmetry
September 24, 2020 – Nearly all women have breasts that are slightly different from each other . However, some women have more marked differences in the size, shape, or position of the breasts even after development is complete – leading…
High-intensity resistance training in post-acute care produced better outcomes and patient experience
New study finds high-intensity rehabilitation in skilled nursing facilities safely and effectively accelerated improvements in patient function, enabling patients to return home sooner
Putting virtual rehab for stroke patients to the test
Researchers at the University of East Anglia have been putting virtual reality rehabilitation for stroke survivors to the test. They have created a new gaming platform which uses low cost videogame technology to improve the lives of stroke patients suffering…
Can you paint your migraine?
As migraine surgery becomes more popular, plastic surgeons ask patients to paint their pain
Technology for printing customized neuroprostheses on a 3D bioprinter
In the long term, this can help paralyzed people after spinal cord injury