Cardiology
Stroke recovery linked to stimulating environment
A Queensland hospital has become the first to trial how increased activity in an acute stroke unit impacts on patients.
Jul 31, 2017
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News tagged with rehabilitation sciences
Obstetrics & gynaecology
More support needed for mums after perinatal loss
More support services for pregnant women who have previously suffered miscarriage, stillbirth or the loss of a newborn are needed, according to University of Queensland researchers.
Mar 13, 2017
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Health
Strong social support is related to shorter stay in inpatient rehab after hospitalization
Sometimes the best medicine is the care of family and friends.
Sep 7, 2016
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Smoothing the path to an independent life for people with cognitive deficits
Virtual reality is a powerful tool to simulate real-life environments and situations. Scientists from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University are exploring the medium as a way to help people with cognitive limitations overcome ...
Dec 11, 2014
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Stressful situations show the head and the heart don't always agree
(Medical Xpress)—The head and the heart of people who suffer from high levels of anxiety react to stressful situations differently, researchers at the University of Birmingham have found.
Mar 27, 2014
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Neuroscience
Study suggests new rehabilitation methods for amputees and stroke patients
When use of a dominant hand is lost by amputation or stroke, a patient is forced to compensate by using the nondominant hand exclusively for precision tasks like writing or drawing. Presently, the behavioral and neurological ...
Mar 12, 2014
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Neuroscience
Cognitive rehabilitation improves brain function in cancer survivors
Cancer survivors who experience memory and thinking problems may benefit from cognitive rehabilitation, according to a new study led by Monique Cherrier, a UW associate professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences.
Sep 20, 2013
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Neuroscience
Treadmill training after spinal cord injury promotes recovery when inflammation is controlled
New research suggests that treadmill training soon after a spinal cord injury can have long-lasting positive effects on recovery – as long as the training is accompanied by efforts to control inflammation in the lower spinal ...
Aug 7, 2013
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Neuroscience
Stroke recovery theories challenged by new studies looking at brain lesions, bionic arms
Stroke survivors left weakened or partially paralyzed may be able to regain more arm and hand movement than their doctors realize, say experts at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center who have just published two ...
Jul 11, 2013
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Health
Driving and hands-free talking lead to spike in errors, study shows
Talking on a hands-free device while behind the wheel can lead to a sharp increase in errors that could imperil other drivers on the road, according to new research from the University of Alberta.
May 24, 2013
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