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Peripheral Nerve Injuries Associated With Prone Positioning of Patients With COVID-19
This research project collaborates with a NU lab to study the acquired injuries that are taking place in hospital care of people with Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome ARDS.
Research Project
Nerve Damage Linked to Prone Positioning in COVID-19
Among COVID-19 patients who undergo mechanical ventilation, lying in the prone position has been associated with lasting nerve damage.
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After a Hospital Stay for Covid, Patients May Face Months of Rehabilitation
Allen Washington was an active, busy executive before contracting Covid-19 this summer. After weeks in the hospital, he now faces extensive physical and occupational therapy.
Patient Story
COVID Care Unit — A Day in the Life with Sarah Mulroe, RN
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab staff help patients who have progressed from the acute phase of COVID-19, and need assistance recovering strength, endurance and functional independence.
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COVID Recovery & Rehabilitation
Many patients experience lasting effects from COVID-19 — including brain fog, shortness of breath, lightheadedness, headaches and fatigue. Rehabilitation at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab offers a pathway to help you successfully manage long COVID symptoms — and restore your function and independence.
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Coronavirus sensor you stick at the top of your chest can track symptoms
Dr. Arun Jayaraman, Director of Max Näder Center for Rehabilitation Technologies and Outcomes research at the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is leading AI based algorithm development for new COVID sensors. These sensors sense the nature, times and duration of coughing, body temperature. These sensors offer symptom detection and conveying it to the medical teams to aid in treatment and care plan.
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COMPLETE: Wearable Sensor to Monitor and Track COVID-19-Like Signs and Symptoms
This study will evaluate use of wearable sensors to gather information on COVID-19 like signs and symptoms.
Research Project
Wearable Sensor to Track COVID-19 Symptoms: Media Coverage
A number of media outlets are covering the wearable sensor work at Max Näder Lab for Rehabilitation Technologies and Outcomes Research at the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.
In the News
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab's COVID Care Unit Honored in Crain’s “Notable Health Care Heroes” Feature
Crain’s Chicago Business recently featured SRAlab’s COVID Care Unit in its “Notable Health Care Heroes” feature, which highlighted individuals and teams on the front lines of the fight against COVID-19 in our community.
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"Worse Than Cancer" COVID Survivor Recounts in Vivid Detail His Six-Week Recovery
ABC’s Good Morning America recently published a short film featuring world-renowned documentary filmmaker Gordon Quinn on his experiences as a patient with COVID-19.
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