Better postoperative recovery for physically active
Credit: Photo: Anna Onerup People who are physically active on a regular basis recover better after surgery for colorectal cancer. ...
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Scientists reveal regenerative treatment path for diabetic foot ulcers
The approach also holds potential for repairing internal organs such as the heart, intestine and liver, which can become damaged ...
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, ...
Reading minds with ultrasound: A less-invasive technique to decode the brain’s intentions
Credit: S. Norman / Caltech What is happening in your brain as you are scrolling through this page? In other ...
Cambodian study assesses 3D scanning technologies for prosthetic limb design
Credit: University of Southampton Cutting-edge 3D scanners have been put to the test by researchers from the University of Southampton ...
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 topicCredit: Laboratório de ...
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 ...
UofL, Medtronic to develop epidural stimulation algorithms for spinal cord injury
$7.8 million from NIH will fund development of a closed-loop system to monitor and adjust for multiple functions, use wireless ...
Engineers combine AI and wearable cameras in self-walking robotic legs
Credit: University of Waterloo Robotics researchers are developing exoskeletons and prosthetic legs capable of thinking and moving on their own ...
The important role of music in neurorehabilitation: Filling in critical gaps
Experts highlight current gaps in clinical applications of music therapy in this theme issue of NeuroRehabilitationCredit: Faculty of Music and ...
IU researchers discover new potential for functional recovery after spinal cord injury
Credit: IU School of Medicine Researchers at Indiana University School of Medicine have successfully reprogrammed a glial cell type in ...
Life’s rich pattern: Researchers use sound to shape the future of printing
Researchers in the UK have developed a way to coax microscopic particles and droplets into precise patterns by harnessing the ...
Study finds digital treatment for osteoarthritis is superior to traditional routine care
Joint Academy's online treatment effectively addresses growing and costly chronic disease safely during the global pandemicCredit: Joint Academy The steadily ...
Kessler Team tests regenerative approach to preventing osteoarthritis after knee injury
With funding from The Geneva Foundation, Kessler Foundation and New Jersey Regenerative Institute conduct an in-depth study of the role ...
Bioengineered hybrid muscle fiber for regenerative medicine
Regeneration of muscle tissue was achieved by combining direct cell reprogramming with natural-synthetic hybrid scaffold as structural supportCredit: Institute for ...
New surgery may enable better control of prosthetic limbs
Reconnecting muscle pairs during amputation gives patients more sensory feedback from the limbCredit: MIT CAMBRIDGE, MA -- MIT researchers have ...
Expanded spina bifida guidelines cover care from newborn to adult
Noted experts present scientifically-based guidelines for spina bifida care to the worldwide community of clinicians and investigators to improve patients' ...
Kessler Foundation to study effects of MS disease-modifying therapy on cognitive fatigue
Dr. John DeLuca leads team in novel study of the effects of a MS disease-modifying agent on the symptoms of ...
New Capture the Fracture®; online platform for post-fracture care coordination programs
Designed to support Post-Fracture Care Coordination Program implementation, the website includes new features such as an extensive Resource Center, updated ...
Kessler Foundation awarded three grants for spinal cord injury research studies
Craig H. Neilsen Foundation ensures ongoing support for studies delayed by effects of pandemic. Funding provided for research addressing environmental ...