Research

Study: Brain Cells Boost Endurance Benefits of Exercise

The findings could eventually lead to treatments that reproduce the benefits of exercise training when movement is limited.

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ML Models Could Help Diagnose ALS Earlier Through Blood Biomarkers

Researchers at Michigan Medicine developed machine learning models that analyze blood-based gene expression biomarkers to diagnose ALS earlier and more accurately, while also helping predict disease severity and survival.

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Case Western Reserve Awarded $1M to Study New MS Treatment Approach

A research team at Case Western Reserve University is pioneering a novel approach to multiple sclerosis (MS) treatment by targeting toxic astrocytes, with the goal of protecting and regenerating nerve cells.

Poll: Health-related Costs Top Older Adults’ Concerns

by Melanie Hamilton-Basich | May 20, 2024 | Research

Health-related costs weigh heavily on the minds of older Americans of all backgrounds, a new University of Michigan poll suggests.

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.

Sending Tissue Samples to Space for Parkinson’s, MS Research

by Melanie Hamilton-Basich | Mar 4, 2024 | Parkinson’s Disease, Research

NSCF will send human brain organoids derived from patients with two different types of degenerative brain diseases—Parkinson’s and PPMS—to the orbiting laboratory.

Smart Cushion Shows Promising Results for Blood Flow

by Melanie Hamilton-Basich | Feb 26, 2024 | Cushions, Research

By utilizing a high-resolution image system to measure blood flow during different seating experiences, researchers analyzed the effects of using the cushion’s offload sequence compared to static modes.

Study: Hip-Assist Robot Improves Mobility, Gait in Elderly

by Melanie Hamilton-Basich | Jan 22, 2024 | Gait & Balance, Research

Researchers evaluated the efficiency of a new wearable hip-assist robot in improving the mobility, dynamic balance, and range of movement in the elderly.

Physical Therapy for Long COVID: Do Patients Benefit?

by Melanie Hamilton-Basich | Dec 4, 2023 | Research

Research reveals whether those suffering from long COVID benefit from physical therapy services, including cardiopulmonary PT.

Fleming Center for Robotics in Rehabilitation Opens

by Melanie Hamilton-Basich | Nov 20, 2023 | Research

The Fleming Center for Robotics in Rehabilitation will identify and test robotic and wearable technology to further provide leading-edge rehabilitation care.

Scientists Develop New Hydrogels for Wound Management

by Melanie Hamilton-Basich | Nov 10, 2023 | Research

By leveraging the power of oxygen, these gelatin patches can act as effective tissue adhesives that accelerate the healing of wounds.

Study Highlights Home Care Workforce Challenges

by Melanie Hamilton-Basich | Oct 13, 2023 | Research

The “One Voice. Many Stories.” study sheds light on the contributions, challenges, and insights of home health aides and certified nursing assistants.

Study: Most Physiotherapists Considering Using Virtual Reality

by Melanie Hamilton-Basich | May 4, 2023 | Research

The majority of physiotherapists in the Netherlands and Belgium do not yet use virtual reality, but are considering using it for treatment, according to a recent study.

Study: Mind-Body Connection Built Into Brain

by Melanie Hamilton-Basich | Apr 19, 2023 | Research

A new study by researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis indicates that the idea that the body and mind are inextricably intertwined in a mind-body connection is more than just an abstraction.