News tagged with rehabilitation techniques


Giving a voice to kids with Down syndrome

Researchers from the University of Alberta are helping children with Down syndrome who stutter find their voice and speak with ease.

Psychology & Psychiatry created Feb 25, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Web-based therapies help thousands of stroke survivors

(Medical Xpress)—Thousands of stroke survivors with visual problems could improve their sight from the comfort of their own home using two new web-based therapies.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Nov 27, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Magnetic stimulation to improve visual perception

(Medical Xpress) -- Using transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), an international team led by French researchers from the Centre de Recherche de l'Institut du Cerveau (CNRS) has succeeded in enhancing the visual abilities ...

Neuroscience created Jun 05, 2012 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (4) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Taking cholesterol drugs in hospital may improve stroke outcomes

A new study suggests that using cholesterol-lowering medications known as statins after having a stroke may increase the likelihood of returning home and lessen the chance of dying in the hospital. The research is published ...

Neuroscience created May 21, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Study reports greater brain activation after cognitive rehabilitation for MS

Neuroscientists at Kessler Foundation have documented increased cerebral activation in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) following memory retraining using the modified Story Memory Technique (mSMT).

Neuroscience created Jan 17, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0