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Protein May Provide Treatment Implications in Regenerative Therapy For Stroke, TBI, and Dementia
A protein generated by blood vessels in the brain may have treatment implications in brain repair following injury or disease, researchers at the Medical Research Council (MRC) report.
2/3/2012
Video Series Targets Exercises Designed To Help Maintain Lifelong Joint and Bone Health
According to a recent press release, Arizona Orthopaedic Associates (AOA) at Gateway has produced a video series geared toward assisting adults in maintaining bone and joint health throughout life.
2/3/2012
UNICEF: Meeting the Needs of Children and Adults with Disabilities, Before and After Crisis is Key
During an international conference, UNICEF recently emphasized the importance of ensuring the needs of children with disabilities and their families are met and not overlooked in the midst of conflict and crisis.
2/2/2012
New Drug May Help Reduce Risk Of Bleeding Stroke in AF Patients
A new anti-clotting drug may help protect patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) against clot-related strokes and minimize the risk of causing a bleeding stroke.
2/2/2012
Kessler Disability Employment Leaders Meet with ODEP Assistant Secretary Kathleen Martinez
The Kessler Foundation recently hosted Kathleen Martinez, assistant secretary of labor for the Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) during presentations from employment initiatives supported by the Foundation.
2/1/2012
NRRTS Power Assist Wheels Webinar Details Clinical Indicators and Documentation For Funding
Clinical indicators and documentation for funding power assist wheels are the subjects for an upcoming National Registry of Rehabilitation Technology Suppliers (NRRTS) webinar, slated for March 22 at 5 pm EST.
2/1/2012
AOPA To Attend 2012 FDA Compliance Workshop
The American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association (AOPA) recently announced its intent to attend the upcoming 2012 FDA Compliance Workshop in Baltimore, Md, slated for February 24. The one-on-one seminar will reportedly examine the compliance policies required of the orthotic and prosthetic (O&P) industry by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
1/31/2012
Modified AAC Processor Enables More Natural Communication In ALS, Stroke, and Autistic Patients
FRS Custom Solutions, headquartered in Mansfield, Ohio, recently announced it has modified the processor used in two of its augmentative, alternative communication (AAC) devices.
1/31/2012
Caregivers of US Service Members with TBI May Require Additional Assistance, Researchers Say
A recent study suggests that informal caregivers of injured US service members who have undergone acute rehabilitation for polytraumatic injuries, including traumatic brain injury (TBI) may require additional assistance to meet the injured service members needs.
1/30/2012
Study: Genetic Abnormalities, Not Difficult Delivery, May Facilitate CP
According to a recent research paper in The Lancet Neurology, genetic abnormalities may facilitate the onset of cerebral palsy (CP).
1/30/2012
ONLINE EXCLUSIVE! Trends and Issues: The Resurgence of Interest in Provider-Based Status
New and far-reaching changes are impacting the American health care system and reshaping developments in provider-based status. Cherilyn Murer, JD, CRA, addresses these changes and outlines the rules of engagement for provider-based status.
1/27/2012
New Online Interview Offers Tips For Therapeutic, Corrective, and Post-Rehab Exercises
In a recent online interview, John Spencer Ellis, EdD, MBA, founder of John Spencer Ellis Enterprises, interviews corrective exercise expert Anthony Carey, MA, CSCS, CES, CEO and founder of Function First, regarding the fundamental similarities and differences between therapeutic exercise, corrective exercise, and post-rehabilitative exercise.
1/27/2012
ALS TDI Uses Social Media To Promote ALS Online Fundraiser
A recent press release from the ALS Therapy Development Institute (ALS TDI) announces the organizations launch of a new social media fundraising campaign designed to raise money and awareness to end amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
1/26/2012
Specialists Offer Potential Customized Bracing Solutions and Free Appointments to Patients
Bracing and orthotics specialists at Kinetic Konnection recently announced that they will offer free appointments with Kinectic Konnections in-house kinesiologists and certified Toronto orthotics fitters to clientele. A new design modality may also assist specialists in providing patients customized bracing solutions during assessment.
1/26/2012
Care2Learn Partners with SunDance Rehabilitation In Online Education
Care2Learn, specialists in online education for healthcare, recently announced its partnership with SunDance Rehabilitation, providers of contract rehabilitation services nationwide.
1/25/2012
New Device May Offer View of Muscles at Work
According to a recent news release from Simon Fraser University, a new tool designed to enhance the view of muscles has been designed and provides implications for predicting orthopaedic surgery outcomes.
1/25/2012
Umbilical Cord Stem Cells May Provide Treatment Implications For SCIs, MS, and Other Diseases
Researchers have pinpointed a method to convert stem cells from umbilical cords into other types of cells, which may offer treatment implications for spinal cord injuries (SCIs), multiple sclerosis (MS), and other nervous system diseases.
1/24/2012
Magnesium-Rich Foods May Reduce Risk Of Stroke
Recent research at the Karolinska Institute indicates that individuals who consume magnesium-rich foods may have a lower risk of stroke than those who do not.
1/24/2012
Potential Link Between Hyperglycemia and Poor Outcome In Pediatric TBI Patients
Researchers suggest a potential link between hyperglycemia and poor outcome in children with severe traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). The recent study was designed to determine the relationship between hyperglycemia and patient outcome in infants and children with severe TBIs.
1/23/2012
New Grants Target the Advancement Of Employment Opportunities For Individuals with Disabilities
The Kessler Foundation recently announced that it has awarded multiple grants designed to advance employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.
1/23/2012
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