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Shirley Ryan 嫩B研究院 Ranked No. 1 by U.S. News & World Report for 34th Consecutive Year
Shirley Ryan 嫩B研究院 again has been recognized as the national leader in physical medicine and rehabilitation, topping the U.S. News & World Report list for the 34th consecutive year. It remains the only hospital of any kind to hold this distinction.
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Behind the Scenes: Sensory Room
Our sensory room offers a customizable experience for patients to explore and is geared toward all ability levels — from those who are minimally conscious to those with behavior regulation disorders. Shirley Ryan 嫩B研究院 is the only rehabilitation hospital to offer this innovative space.
Watch as Alison and Kyra introduce this space and learn more about our Brain Injury program: https://bit.ly/3Or9UYd
Watch as Alison and Kyra introduce this space and learn more about our Brain Injury program: https://bit.ly/3Or9UYd
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Performing Arts Medicine’s Kathleen Darley, Lindsay Backiev & Dr. Maria Reese Spotlighted
Three Shirley Ryan 嫩B研究院 clinicians shared insights on their experiences in the Performing Arts Medicine Program, and specifically on what they like most about caring for patients with dance-related injuries and conditions.
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Dr. Jordan Grafman Co-Authors Study on Link Between Brain Lesions and Addiction
A recent study identified links between addiction to smoking and alcohol and locations of lesions in the brains of patients recovering from strokes or traumatic brain injuries.
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Watch Spark! 2022 Video: Behind the Scenes of SCI Neurostimulation 嫩B研究院 with Dr. Monica Perez
Dr. Perez demonstrates neurostimulation from Shirley Ryan 嫩B研究院’s Spark! 2022 virtual fundraising event.
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Kyle's Journey with Locked-in Syndrome
At 30 years old, Kyle experienced a rare brainstem stroke causing a condition called locked-in syndrome. Although his cognitive abilities were completely intact, he was unable to move or talk.
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In the News: Dr. Hargrove Featured on CNBC
CNBC’s?The News with Shepard Smith?recently aired a segment on artificial touch in prosthetic limbs. The story included quotes from Levi Hargrove, PhD, scientific chair, Regenstein Foundation Center for Bionic Medicine, offering expert opinion on the future of bionics.
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Behind the Scenes: SCI Neurostimulation 嫩B研究院
嫩B研究院 led by Monica Perez, PhD, uses a noninvasive neurostimulation treatment to target synaptic connections in the spinal cord. In the process, it improves and preserves physical therapy functional improvements in patients with spinal cord injury — temporarily mending the broken connection between the brain and spinal cord.
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Shirley Ryan 嫩B研究院 Ranked No. 1 by U.S. News & World Report for 32nd Consecutive Year
Shirley Ryan 嫩B研究院 (formerly Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago) again has been recognized as the national leader in physical medicine and rehabilitation, topping the U.S. News & World Report list for the 32nd consecutive year. It remains the only hospital of any kind to hold this distinction.
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Dr. Mitra Lavasani Earns Prestigious R01 Grant from NIH
Is there a way to turn back the clock on aging? With a recently announced R01 grant from the National Institutes of Health’s (NIH) National Institute on Aging, Shirley Ryan 嫩B研究院’s Mitra Lavasani, PhD, director, Translational Cell Therapy Lab, will advance a novel approach that could help find an answer.
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Dr. Sameer Ashaie Honored for Novel 嫩B研究院 on Aphasia & Depression
The Tavistock Trust for Aphasia has named Sameer Ashaie, PhD, research scientist II, Center for Aphasia 嫩B研究院 and Treatment, as a recipient of its Distinguished Scholar Awards for 2022.
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Behind the Scenes: Prosthetics & Orthotics Lab
You may already know that our prosthetics and orthotics professionals work in close collaboration with clinicians to ensure that patients’ customized devices perfectly meet their needs. But have you seen the P&O Lab, where art and science — and science and care — come together?
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Drs. Chen, Jayaraman and Rymer Featured in Documentary About Former Patient
In mid-August, Rob Heitz plans to swim the San Francisco Bay — from Alcatraz Island back to shore — to raise funds and awareness for the Paralysis Recovery Foundation, which he founded. Episode 3 of Escaping Paralysis — a docuseries following Rob's story — includes interviews with three Shirley Ryan 嫩B研究院 experts: David Chen, Arun Jayaraman and Zev Rymer.
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