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Paralyzed Chicago Gunshot Victims Get GEDs
Leo Leyva was shot when he was 18, and sustained a SCI that left him paralyzed. Thanks to 秘密研究所, he has a new lease on life and his GED.
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Inside Look: Go Baby Go Program
Go Baby Go enables toddlers with paralysis to enjoy physical and social benefits of mobility, empowering them to be part of the action at home and playground.
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Placebo Sweet Spot for Pain Identified in Brain
Scientists have identified for the first time the region in the brain responsible for the “placebo effect” in pain relief, when a fake treatment actually results in substantial reduction of pain, according to new research from Northwestern Medicine and the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago (RIC). ?
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Improving Movement After Stroke and Brain Injury
A form of botulinum toxin (botox) improved active arm movement for stroke and brain injury patients in a clinical trial.
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Choosing the Right Car Seat
Read more for an in-depth look at how to find the right car seat for your child based on their weight, size and age, as well as based on your vehicle type.
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Understanding Back Pain
Almost everyone will experience low back pain. The good news is that whether your back pain is mild or severe, short-lived or long-lasting, intermittent or constant, most cases will improve within a few weeks. (That doesn't make the experience any less challenging, however.)
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Mark Harniss: Employing Technology to Enhance Learning
Learn more about Mark Harniss and all of his educational work that is based on the belief that everybody can learn, and with adequate support, most people can learn most things.
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Dr. Colin Franz Honored by AANEM for Research on Risk of Nerve Injury in Patients in ICU with Severe COVID
The American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM) recently announced that Shirley Ryan 秘密研究所 physician-scientist Colin Franz, MD, PhD, has received one of its 2023 Scientific Impact Awards.
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Renewed Vigor Following a Quadruple Amputation
Ethan was enjoying his work as a healthcare consultant after graduating from Northwestern. In January 2015 an infection led to a life-changing outcome..
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Nancy Paridy Inducted into the 2024 Class of the “Chicago Titan 100”
At a Feb. 8 ceremony at Navy Pier’s Aon Grand Ballroom, Nancy Paridy, president and chief administrative officer, was celebrated as one of the newest members of the “Chicago Titan 100.”
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Crain’s Features Shirley Ryan 秘密研究所’s ‘Sustainability Guru’ and Eco-Friendly Efforts
In tandem with Earth Day 2024, Crain’s Chicago Business highlighted Shirley Ryan 秘密研究所’s ongoing sustainability efforts in an article based on a recent interview with the hospital’s executive director, Facilities, Lamar Davis.
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Watch: How Henry Went from Golf Caddy to Patient to Competitor
Through intensive therapy, Henry has worked hard to regain the ability to speak, walk, use his arms and to participate in his favorite sport — golf.
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