New Discoveries
Eventual applications may include providing outcome measures to prove efficacy of seating products.
- By Laurie Watanabe
- Jun 01, 2014
RESNA releases an updated standing wheelchairs position paper.
A new study will compare effectiveness of stem cells taken from stored cord blood and bone marrow.
- By Laurie Watanabe
- Apr 17, 2014
Project involves SMN2 genes that could partially compensate for defective SMN1 genes.
- By Laurie Watanabe
- Apr 17, 2014
Industry niche that includes exoskeletons will grow rapidly, according to new research.
- By Laurie Watanabe
- Mar 11, 2014
New papers feature an update on the benefits of standing, and a distinction between positioning components and restraints.
- By Laurie Watanabe
- Feb 26, 2014
Two-year study seeks to identify biomarkers of the disease's progression.
- By Laurie Watanabe
- Feb 26, 2014
Twenty-five regional centers will work together to streamline research and treatment information.
- By Laurie Watanabe
- Dec 18, 2013
New report anticipates more healthcare sector jobs as a result of the Affordable Care Act.
- By Laurie Watanabe
- Dec 03, 2013
Projected growth is attributed to pressure ulcer prevalence as well as climbing numbers of obese patients.
- By Laurie Watanabe
- Dec 03, 2013
Parker Hannifin device, being trialed at Shepherd Center, is selected for its innovation.
- By Laurie Watanabe
- Oct 17, 2013
ISIS-SMNRx drug is being studied as a treatment for all types of spinal muscular atrophy.
- By Laurie Watanabe
- Sep 30, 2013
New Discoveries
Rifton's team dynamic leads to an award-winning -- and clinician-pleasing -- multi-purpose device named TRAM.
- By Laurie Watanabe
- Sep 01, 2013
Partnership between PCORI and NIA will study falling injuries incurred by seniors.
- By Laurie Watanabe
- Jul 15, 2013
Observing may help prepare patients' brains to relearn skills.
- By Laurie Watanabe
- Jun 13, 2013
New Discoveries
Does power chair tracking technology help consumers to drive better?
- By Lois Brown, Michelle L. Lange
- Jun 01, 2013
New funding will support grants and studies aimed at better understanding -- and eventually eradicating -- MS.
- By Laurie Watanabe
- Apr 16, 2013
New process aims to reduce skin-related problems while increasing functionality.
- By Laurie Watanabe
- Feb 27, 2013
In Case You Missed It
Subjects propelled on level and sloped treadmill while using higher and lower backrests.
- By Laurie Watanabe
- Feb 19, 2013
Indego device has been tried by patients with SCI.