Health
Do massages really work?
They feel great but do massages really work?
May 3, 2019
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Neuroscience
Clowning around is good for brain health
Trinity College and the Global Brain Health Institute (GBHI) are broadening the discussion on the importance of art for brain health which gives space for perspectives that may help change the narrative on how we view older ...
May 1, 2019
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Medical research
Wearable motion detectors identify subtle motor deficits in children
A wristwatch-like motion-tracking device can detect movement problems in children whose impairments may be overlooked by doctors and parents, according to a new study from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis.
Apr 29, 2019
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Medical research
Researchers build 'mirror therapy' VR game to improve NHS patient experience
A virtual reality therapy game (iVRT) which could provide relief for patients suffering from chronic pain and mobility issues has been developed by a team of UK researchers.
Apr 17, 2019
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Pediatrics
Uninformed, overwhelmed clients; unrealistic agency expectations
More than 1.2 million children in the United States receive services because they are mistreated and about 400,000 of them are placed in foster care annually. Prior studies have shown that only 23 percent of children in the ...
Apr 16, 2019
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Neuroscience
Rewiring the brains of stroke patients
Neuroscientist and physical therapist Andrew Butler, professor in the Department of Physical Therapy and associate dean for research at the Byrdine F. Lewis College of Nursing & Health Professions, discusses how he is mobilizing ...
Apr 12, 2019
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Sports medicine & Kinesiology
High-intensity interval training increases injuries, study finds
People who engage in high-intensity interval training are at greater risk for injury, especially in the knees and shoulders, a Rutgers study found.
Apr 9, 2019
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Medical research
Startup releases AI app to detect Parkinson's disease
A South Australia startup, Lookinglass, based at UniSA's Innovation & Collaboration Centre has today released an artificial intelligence (AI) web app that can detect early-stage Parkinson's disease.
Apr 8, 2019
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Arthritis & Rheumatism
More older adults with joint replacements recover at home, not rehab
Older adults and their families often wonder: Where's the best place to recover after a hip or knee replacement—at home or in a rehabilitation facility?
Apr 8, 2019
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Oncology & Cancer
Telerehabilitation benefits patients with late-stage cancers
Recent research led by Andrea Cheville, M.D., a Mayo Clinic physical medicine and rehabilitation physician, suggests that remotely delivering rehabilitation services to patients with late-stage cancer improves their physical ...
Apr 4, 2019
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