New Harvard/AARP report singles out younger Baby Boomers for special concern.
- By Laurie Watanabe
- Sep 15, 2014
New Discoveries
Bringing Technologies Together to Shape Tomorrow's Seat Cushions
The New Discoveries column series with Dr. Amit Gefen concludes with how his findings could impact future seat cushion designs.
- By Laurie Watanabe
- Sep 01, 2014
Dosing with ISIS-SMN Rx is scheduled to begin within weeks.
- By Laurie Watanabe
- Aug 06, 2014
New Discoveries
- By Laurie Watanabe
- Aug 01, 2014
RESNA releases an updated standing wheelchairs position paper.
New Discoveries
Eventual applications may include providing outcome measures to prove efficacy of seating products.
- By Laurie Watanabe
- Jun 01, 2014
Project involves SMN2 genes that could partially compensate for defective SMN1 genes.
- By Laurie Watanabe
- Apr 17, 2014
A new study will compare effectiveness of stem cells taken from stored cord blood and bone marrow.
- By Laurie Watanabe
- Apr 17, 2014
Industry niche that includes exoskeletons will grow rapidly, according to new research.
- By Laurie Watanabe
- Mar 11, 2014
Two-year study seeks to identify biomarkers of the disease's progression.
- By Laurie Watanabe
- Feb 26, 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
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