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ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ÊÓƵ Informed by Care: Niveda Tennety uses Storytelling to Inform Work
In her ten months as a research assistant at the Center for Rehabilitation Outcomes ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ÊÓƵ, Niveda Tennety said one of the most important lessons she has learned is the value of storytelling.
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An Icon¡¯s Icon: Clarence Waldron¡¯s Stroke Recovery
During his storied career and decades-long tenure as senior writer and editor for Jet magazine, Clarence Waldron interfaced with these icons and many more. In addition to lovingly being referred to as ¡°the dean of arts and entertainment journalists,¡± Clarence, himself an icon, also is a stroke survivor. As we commemorate National Stroke Awareness Month, he generously has offered to share his story and perspectives.
Patient Story
Back After a Traumatic Brain Injury
After a traumatic brain injury, Kendrick was no longer an active toddler. Our team of therapists committed to helping him regain as much ability as possible.
Patient Story
Is walking as important as your temperature or blood pressure?
Dr. R. James Cotton explores innovative methods, including smartphone and video camera technologies combined with artificial intelligence, to provide clinicians with practical, cost-effective tools for studying motion and tracking changes in gait.
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What are organoids, and how can we leverage this extraordinary technology?
Dr. Colin Franz is developing organoids ¡ª artificially grown masses of cells or tissue that resemble organs ¡ª to see whether this technique can contribute to life-changing discoveries for our patients.
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Can nerve stimulation help patients with severe tremor?
Traditionally, medication and surgery have been the only two ways of managing tremor. Each of these options is problematic. Their effectiveness decreases over time, few patients are eligible and they come with unwanted side effects. Clearly, patients with tremor need new options for managing it, and Jos¨¦ Pons, PhD, is leading the search for them.
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How can we accelerate the timeline for cancer rehabilitation research?
Dr. Ishan Roy's team uses this model to rapidly test individual therapies to identify ideal treatment approaches. Their insights are leading to greater understanding of the science behind cancer-related weight.
loss and greater recovery for cancer patients.
loss and greater recovery for cancer patients.
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Chicago Health Magazine Profiles Regenstein Foundation Center for Bionic Medicine¡¯s Bionic Leg Testing
A recent article in Chicago Health magazine highlighted the Shirley Ryan ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ÊÓƵ Regenstein Foundation Center for Bionic Medicine¡¯s (CBM) testing of bionic prosthetic legs for patients with lower-limb amputations.
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Shirley Ryan ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ÊÓƵ ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ÊÓƵ Scientist and Patient Featured in FOX 32 Chicago Segment About Self-Driving Wheelchair Technology
A recent ¡°Breaking Barriers¡± segment on FOX 32 Chicago showcased an assistive technology ¡°gamechanger¡± currently in development at Shirley Ryan ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ÊÓƵ ¡ª the autonomous, self-driving wheelchair.
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Nickolas¡¯ Story: Healing through Education After Guillain-Barr¨¦ Syndrome
Nickolas G., a physician, came to Shirley Ryan ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ÊÓƵ for intensive rehabilitation after becoming paralyzed by?Guillain-Barr¨¦ syndrome (GBS) ¡ª a rare disorder in which the body¡¯s immune system attacks the nerves.
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Shirley Ryan ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ÊÓƵ Doctors Meet with Lawmakers on Behalf of Patients & Field
A delegation of four Shirley Ryan ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ÊÓƵ doctors recently traveled to Washington, D.C., to advocate on behalf of the Association of Academic Physiatrists (AAP) ¡ª the professional organization in which they each hold leadership positions.
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Shirley Ryan ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ÊÓƵ Ranked No. 1 by U.S. News & World Report for 34th Consecutive Year
Shirley Ryan ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ÊÓƵ again has been recognized as the national leader in physical medicine and rehabilitation, topping the U.S. News & World Report list for the 34th consecutive year. It remains the only hospital of any kind to hold this distinction.
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