Cerebral Palsy Clinical Trial to Use Stem Cells

A new study will compare effectiveness of stem cells taken from stored cord blood and bone marrow.

• By Laurie Watanabe
• Apr 17, 2014

Families of SMA Announces New Research Grant

Project involves SMN2 genes that could partially compensate for defective SMN1 genes.

• By Laurie Watanabe
• Apr 17, 2014

Report: Robotic Rehab Market Boom Is Around the Corner

Industry niche that includes exoskeletons will grow rapidly, according to new research.

• By Laurie Watanabe
• Mar 11, 2014

RESNA Releases Position Papers on Wheelchair Standing & Postural Supports

New papers feature an update on the benefits of standing, and a distinction between positioning components and restraints.

• By Laurie Watanabe
• Feb 26, 2014

Infants with SMA Sought for NeuroNEXT Study at UCLA

Two-year study seeks to identify biomarkers of the disease's progression.

• By Laurie Watanabe
• Feb 26, 2014

New Stroke Research Network Created Nationwide

Twenty-five regional centers will work together to streamline research and treatment information.

• By Laurie Watanabe
• Dec 18, 2013

OT & PT Jobs Among Best Healthcare Careers

New report anticipates more healthcare sector jobs as a result of the Affordable Care Act.

• By Laurie Watanabe
• Dec 03, 2013

Report: Pressure Relief Market Will Top $4 Billion by 2019

Projected growth is attributed to pressure ulcer prevalence as well as climbing numbers of obese patients.

• By Laurie Watanabe
• Dec 03, 2013

Indego Exoskeleton Takes Popular Mechanics Award

Parker Hannifin device, being trialed at Shepherd Center, is selected for its innovation.

• By Laurie Watanabe
• Oct 17, 2013

FSMA Reports Encouraging Findings for Phase 1 Study

ISIS-SMNRx drug is being studied as a treatment for all types of spinal muscular atrophy.

• By Laurie Watanabe
• Sep 30, 2013

New Discoveries

A Road Less Traveled: Rifton's TRAM Wins MDEA Gold Medal

Rifton's team dynamic leads to an award-winning -- and clinician-pleasing -- multi-purpose device named TRAM.

• By Laurie Watanabe
• Sep 01, 2013

New Study Will Try to Prevent Injuries from Falls

Partnership between PCORI and NIA will study falling injuries incurred by seniors.

• By Laurie Watanabe
• Jul 15, 2013

Research: Stroke Patients May Benefit from Watching Others Perform Tasks

Observing may help prepare patients' brains to relearn skills.

• By Laurie Watanabe
• Jun 13, 2013

New Discoveries

Tracking Technologies: A Phase I Study to Validate Efficacy

Does power chair tracking technology help consumers to drive better?

• By Lois Brown, Michelle L. Lange
• Jun 01, 2013

National MS Society Devotes $18 Million to New Research

New funding will support grants and studies aimed at better understanding -- and eventually eradicating -- MS.

• By Laurie Watanabe
• Apr 16, 2013

Swedish Scientists Implant Prosthetic-Controlling Electrodes

New process aims to reduce skin-related problems while increasing functionality.

• By Laurie Watanabe
• Feb 27, 2013

In Case You Missed It

Research Roundup: Backrest Height Examined for Impact on Wheelchair Propulsion

Subjects propelled on level and sloped treadmill while using higher and lower backrests.

• By Laurie Watanabe
• Feb 19, 2013

Shepherd Center to Lead Clinical Testing of Parker Exoskeleton

Indego device has been tried by patients with SCI.

• Feb 14, 2013

FSMA Awards $150K to Drug Discovery Program

Research involves use of patient-derived motor neurons.

• By Laurie Watanabe
• Jan 30, 2013

Study: RNS60 Drug Stops MS Progression in Mice

Drug will be the subject of a clinical trial in New York.

• By Laurie Watanabe
• Jan 15, 2013