Women face greater barriers to accessing mobility aids despite higher need
Women are more likely than men to experience mobility limitations that could benefit from the use of mobility aids but ...
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Hypothalamic DBS therapy improves recovery of lower limb movements after spinal cord injury
Researchers at EPFL and Lausanne University Hospital (CHUV), led by professors Grégoire Courtine and Jocelyne Bloch, have achieved a major milestone in the treatment of ...
Deletion of long non-coding RNA linked to rare neurodevelopmental disorder
When a gene produces too much protein, it can have devastating consequences on brain development and function. Patients with an ...
He fell ill on a cruise. Before he boarded the rescue boat, they handed him the bill.
Vincent Wasney and his fiancée, Sarah Eberlein, had never visited the ocean. They'd never even been on a plane. But ...
UT Health San Antonio School of Dentistry opens special-care dental clinic in South Texas
The UT Health San Antonio School of Dentistry has opened a special-care dental clinic, the first of its kind in ...
Making breast cancer screening inclusive for disabled individuals
Lene Andersen, MSW, has been living with rheumatoid arthritis and disability since childhood. Her personal experience with limited mobility and ...
Centuries-old mobility aids may be replaced by wearable exoskeletons
Exoskeletons -- motorized mechanical devices attached to an individual’s body to assist movement -- have been a popular feature in ...
UTA researcher aims to develop assistive robots to help people with spinal cord injuries
A University of Texas at Arlington computer science researcher is developing a robotic system that helps people with spinal cord ...
Finding Meaning and Joy After Spinal Cord Injury
Aug. 26, 2022 – Preethi Srinivasan was an 18-year-old with a bright future in sports and academics. A state-level medalist ...
Barrier-free construction: cooking in a wheelchair
Kitchen for wheelchair users: The free space under the work surface is important. Image: Getty Converting kitchens for people who ...
