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Severe COVID May Age Survivors' Brains 20 Years: Study
A serious bout of COVID-19 can prompt a serious loss of brain power, new research warns, triggering a drop in IQ that's equivalent to aging from 50 to 70 in a matter of months.
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Accelerating Next-gen Rehabilitation Technology
GEMS is a lightweight, robotic hip exoskeleton that provides walking and balance assistance to people recovering from stroke and older adults.
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C-STAR Pilot Project Awardee Spotlight: Pranav J. Parikh, PhD
Meet Dr. Parikh and learn more about his project to measure early pediatric impairment related to dexterity for fine motor movement that could be related to Cerebral Palsy identification.
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The Vietnam Head Injury Study (VHIS)
The William F. Caveness Vietnam Head Injury Study (VHIS) is a long-term follow up study of a cohort of 1,221 Vietnam War veterans who sustained mostly penetrating brain injuries (pTBI).
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IEEE Spectrum Profiles the Open Source Bionic Leg Project
IEEE Spectrum recently profiled the Open Source Bionic Leg project.
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Manual Standing Wheelchair
Researchers at the AbilityLab have designed the first-ever manual standing wheelchair that allows users to be mobile in both sitting and standing modes.
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Military Services
Caring for military personnel who sustain injuries or experience catastrophic illnesses during active duty, basic training, or while on bases.
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Remote Therapeutic Monitoring
We are conducting a study to determine the helpfulness, feasibility, and effectiveness of using a Remote Therapeutic Monitoring system to help physical therapists assess their patient’s adherence to their prescribed physical activity and exercise plans over the course of six months.
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Kayla Jones: A Love of Sports and Science Led to a Career in Medical Research
Kayla Jones began working as a CROR project coordinator in February 2017 and is currently involved with several studies, including one looking at ways to help people with spinal cord injuries manage their weight.
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COMPLETE: Power Forward Study: A Cross-Sector, Multisite Clinical Trial of a Powered Knee-Ankle-Foot Orthosis
The overall objective of this study is to evaluate the impact of using the Nomad P-KAFO in people who have had a musculoskeletal or neurological injury that has affected their ability to walk.
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Clinical Partnership between Max Näder Center and Samsung
A clinical partnership between the Max Näder Center and Samsung, which focused on evaluating the Gait Enhancing and Motivating System (GEMS), was highlighted at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES), held in Las Vegas in January 2020.
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A Safe Holiday Season Starts with the Car Ride to Grandma's House
Here are 5 simple car seat safety checks for before you hit the road.
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