Neurological

New Bioliberty Therapy Glove Gamifies Stroke Rehab

Bioliberty has launched Lifehub Clinic, a gamified, AI-driven physical therapy solution featuring its soft-robotic Lifeglov wearable.

Neurological

ALS Survival Shorter for People in Disadvantaged Neighborhoods

A Michigan Medicine-led study found that living in a disadvantaged community may significantly shorten ALS survival, highlighting the impact of socioeconomic factors on disease progression.

Neurological

Researchers Reveal Role of Ophthalmic Acid in Parkinson’s

UCI researchers' discovery about ophthalmic acid offers new therapeutic potential for Parkinson’s and other movement disorders.

Duchenne MD Therapy Trial: Positive Data for Pediatric Patients

by Melanie Hamilton-Basich | Aug 5, 2024 | Muscular Dystrophy

Regenxbio reported positive interim safety and efficacy data for RGX-202 in the Phase I/II Affinity Duchenne trial, showing promising results for patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy aged 1 to 11.

Vanderbilt University to Use Focused Ultrasound for Parkinson’s Treatment

by Melanie Hamilton-Basich | Aug 5, 2024 | Parkinson’s Disease

The movement disorder neurology and neurosurgery team at Vanderbilt University Medical Center is set to add focused ultrasound treatment as a new tool in the treatment of essential tremor and Parkinson’s disease.

Hop On A Cure Donates to ALS Cure Project

by Melanie Hamilton-Basich | Jul 22, 2024 | ALS

Hop On A Cure’s contribution will specifically be used for the ALS CURE Project’s 3ML Project.

Jogo Health, Mayo Clinic Partner to Study Tremors

by Melanie Hamilton-Basich | Jul 22, 2024 | Parkinson’s Disease

Jogo Health and Mayo Clinic hope this initiative will lead to advancements in treating tremors with AI-driven digital therapeutics.

Tremor Treatment: Robot Therapy to Improve ADLs

by Melanie Hamilton-Basich | Jul 8, 2024 | Home & Daily Living, Neurological

Researchers in Korea have developed an innovative robotic rehabilitation system to enhance the strength and dexterity of individuals with tremors.

NIH-Funded Research to Investigate TBI-Dementia Link

by Melanie Hamilton-Basich | Jul 1, 2024 | Traumatic Brain Injury

An international team of researchers led by Penn Medicine will investigate the link between traumatic brain injuries (TBI) and Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD) over the next five years with a $10 million grant.

Study: Garment Improves Gait in Patients with Foot Drop, MS

by Melanie Hamilton-Basich | Jun 17, 2024 | Functional Electrical Stimulation, Neurological

The real-world study evaluated the impact of this approach to address neuromuscular walking challenges associated with foot drop.

Q&A: New “Traffic Light” Classification System for Post-Stroke Spasticity Risk

by Melanie Hamilton-Basich | Jun 17, 2024 | Stroke

The PSS Referral Tool uses red, green, and yellow classification levels to help rehab professionals prioritize patients at risk for post-stroke spasticity.

Clinical Study to Improve MS Assessment Launches

by Melanie Hamilton-Basich | Jun 10, 2024 | Assessment & Evaluation, Neurological

The study will explore the use of novel digital biomarkers to monitor disease, with the aim of providing greater objectivity in multiple sclerosis assessment.

Robot Uses AI to Assist ALS Patients

by Melanie Hamilton-Basich | Apr 29, 2024 | ALS, Home & Daily Living

Stony Brook researchers are using computer and AI technologies to create a Caregiving Robot Assistant (CART) for ALS patients and their caregivers.

Hop on a Cure Donates to Mass General ALS Research

by Melanie Hamilton-Basich | Apr 29, 2024 | ALS

Hop On a Cure has a new financial contribution toward research at Massachusetts General Hospital Department of Neurology’s Sean M. Healey & AMG Center for ALS.

In-Patient Music Therapy Program Launches at NJ Rehab Facility

by Melanie Hamilton-Basich | Apr 1, 2024 | Traumatic Brain Injury

This program will provide patients with access to Neurologic Music Therapy, using music and evidenced-based interventions to improve areas of movement, language, and cognition.

Could Device Improve Kids’ Concussion Recovery?

by Melanie Hamilton-Basich | Apr 1, 2024 | Traumatic Brain Injury

This research aims to monitor cognitive workload using a wearable cyber-physical system with a novel sensor to improve concussion recovery.

Why Are More Black Women Getting an MS Diagnosis?

by Melanie Hamilton-Basich | Mar 18, 2024 | Neurological

Women are three times more likely than men to get diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. Now, rates of MS are on the rise among Black women.

Does Iron Accumulate in the Brain After a Concussion?

by Melanie Hamilton-Basich | Mar 11, 2024 | Research, Traumatic Brain Injury

A preliminary study investigates if people who have headaches after a concussion have higher levels of iron in areas of the brain, a sign of injury to brain cells.

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