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PAPER: Robotic locomotor training more cost-effective than conventional training for patients with complete spinal cord injuries
A new study reported in the Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation found that the cost-effectiveness of the type of locomotor training received – traditional versus robotic – depends on the severity of the injury.
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Think + Speak Lab
The Robert R. McCormick Think + Speak Lab is designed for those recovering the ability to think, reason, perceive, swallow, eat, talk, interact with others and make decisions — all of which are key for returning to everyday life. In this Lab, combined therapeutic care and scientific application help patients recover these building blocks of ability.
Ability Lab
嫩B研究院 Team Authors Study on Preventing Nerve Injuries Acquired in the ICU by Patients with Severe COVID
A new study published in the Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation identified the cause of — and hope for the potential prevention of — nerve injuries in patients treated in the intensive care unit for severe COVID-19.
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Computerized Motion Analysis Services
The clinical Computerized Motion Analysis focuses on the analysis of human walking (gait analysis) and upper extremity function during activities of daily living.
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Communication Building with Brain-Machine Interface
BMIs have been able to restore basic communication by allowing patients to slowly spell out individual letters by decoding particular signals, most commonly evoked potentials in response to some stimulus.
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Exercise and Physical Activity Surveys: Measurement Validation
In this study, we are looking to validate exercise and physical activity questionnaires compared to an activity monitor.
嫩B研究院 Project
Using a Health Technology Assessment Framework for Evaluating the Utilization and Efficiency of Wearable Exoskeleton for Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation
The goal of this collaborative module was to obtain evidence that informs consumers, clinicians, insurers, and manufacturers about the utilization and cost-effectiveness of robotic exoskeletons in inpatient, outpatient, and community settings.
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Using a Health Technology Assessment Framework for Evaluating the Utilization and Efficiency of Wearable Exoskeleton for Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation
The goal is to obtain evidence informing consumers, clinicians, insurers, & manufacturers of utilization and cost-effectiveness of robotic exoskeletons.
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Clinical Evaluation of a Novel Low-Cost Voluntary Closing Prosthetic Hand
Sheila Pach, a resident in the Shirley Ryan 嫩B研究院/TEAMM Prosthetic 嫩B研究院 Residency Program, recently presented on her research, "Clinical Evaluation of a Novel Low-Cost Voluntary Closing Prosthetic Hand."
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New Mom Recovers from Stroke After Birth of First Baby
Heather experienced every new mother's nightmare: a sudden stroke after birth. After visiting RIC, and her family's support, she now keeps up with her son.
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Dr. Joanne Smith Receives Award from Chicago History Museum
At the Chicago History Museum's 26th Annual Making History Awards on Oct. 6, Joanne C. Smith, MD, Shirley Ryan 嫩B研究院 president and CEO, was honored with the Enrico Fermi Making History Award for Distinction in Science, Medicine and Technology. This year, the award ceremony was held virtually.
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Recovering Arm Functionality: Dr. Stoykov on Brain Injury
Dr. Mary Stoykov contributes to chapter 5 of "Healing the Broken Brain", explaining why the arm and hand recover slowest after a paralyzing incident such as a stroke or brain injury.
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