Chiaravalloti receives grant to study cognition and hemodynamics after spinal cord injury
The New Jersey Commission on Spinal Cord Research awarded a $598,000 grant to Nancy Chiaravalloti, Ph.D., of Kessler Foundation; the ...
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Stanford engineers develop a more stable, efficient prosthetic foot
Taking on a hiking trail or a cobblestone street with a prosthetic leg is a risky proposition - it's possible, ...
Dyson-Hudson receives grant to study treatment for shoulder injuries in wheelchair users
The New Jersey Commission on Spinal Cord Research awarded a $549,000 grant to Trevor Dyson-Hudson, MD, of Kessler Foundation; the ...
Dr. Genova of Kessler Foundation receives major grant for autism research
The New Jersey Governor's Council for Medical Research and Treatment of Autism awarded a $357,000 grant to Helen Genova, Ph.D., ...
Medicare spending higher among older adults with disabilities who lack adequate support
Better support of older adults' care needs could offset Medicare spending A new study from researchers at the Johns Hopkins ...
Young carers’ futures look bleak without flexible school support
Young Australians providing care for family members with mental illnesses, alcohol and drug addictions are struggling to keep up with ...
CBT could benefit mental health of children with long-term conditions
The mental health of children and young people with some long term physical conditions could benefit from cognitive behavioural therapy ...
‘Implicit measures’ better assess vocabulary for those with autism than standard tests
Results of new study could lead to better interventions, address large research gapCredit: University of Vermont Tests that assess vocabulary ...
Implementing a care pathway for spatial neglect to improve stroke outcomes
Stroke researchers strive to close the implementation gap for spatial neglect careCredit: Kessler Foundation East Hanover, NJ. May 14, 2019. ...
Brain-controlled, non-invasive muscle stimulation allows chronic paraplegics to walk
Brain-controlled, non-invasive muscle stimulation allows chronic paraplegics to walk again and exhibit partial motor recoveryCredit: Walk Again Project - Associação ...
Collision-detecting suitcase, wayfinding app help blind people navigate airports
Researchers seek to increase independence of travelers with vision impairmentsCredit: Carnegie Mellon University PITTSBURGH--Carnegie Mellon University researchers say a smart ...
Job numbers flat for Americans with disabilities despite strength of the labor market
nTIDE April 2019 Jobs Report: Kessler Foundation and University of New Hampshire release nTIDE Report - Monthly Update - The ...
Chloride-channel in muscle cells provides new insights for muscle diseases
Small molecules such as hormones and ions are constantly transported in and out from our cells. This regulates what the ...
Study: Mindfulness may help decrease stress in caregivers of veterans
Credit: Photo by L. Brian Stauffer CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Mindfulness therapy may be an effective way of mitigating the stress ...