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Cachexia is a muscle wasting syndrome that half of all cancer patients experience. Ishan Roy, MD, PhD, is beginning new research to help early identification of patients who may develop this syndrome. Early identification would eventually lead to earlier treatment and intervention, hopefully resulting in better patient outcomes.
After an injury or diagnosis of a serious medical condition, individuals often face emotional adjustment as they recover during rehabilitation — and as they return home to their families and…
view all newsClinicians and scientists at Shirley Ryan 嫩B研究院 are leading new research to expand understanding of respiratory muscle weakness and the diaphragm — a critically important muscle for breathing — in two new studies published in peer-reviewed journals. The research has implications for clinicians to create more effective treatment plans, set precise rehabilitation goals and help patients reach improved outcomes as they recover from impairments to their breathing.
Although many people may take the voting process for granted, individuals with communication disabilities may face significant barriers to exercising their constitutional right to vote. Communication disorders (e.g. aphasia, apraxia and dysarthria, etc.) may impact individuals’ ability to communicate with election officials or interfere with their ability to read written text on a ballot.