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Phil's Story: Hoops & Hope
Imagine being a week away from achieving your basketball dreams when suddenly everything changes... Watch Phil fight his way to get back on the court.
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Bill's Story: The Importance of Family & Recovery
Commander Bill Swick began experiencing progressive weakness in his legs due to a herniated spinal cord. After courageously walking into surgery, he awoke paralyzed and unable to move his legs.
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Video: Early Identification of Cachexia
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is creating new rehabilitation strategies for patients with cancer that include a holistic look at physical activity, nutrition and more.
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Nursing Research Council Hosts Health Equity Conference: March 10
On Thursday, March 10, the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Nursing Research Council (NRC) will host — in collaboration with Lurie Children's Hospital — a one-day, virtual conference entitled "Innovations in Clinical Inquiry: Reaching Toward Health Equity."
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Memory Issues Plague Long COVID Patients
Memory and concentration problems haunt 7 in 10 patients with long COVID, a pair of new studies indicate.
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Happy Anniversary, Shirley Ryan AbilityLab!
As we approach the anniversary of Shirley Ryan AbilityLab's move date, it’s exciting to reflect on our progress!
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Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Blackhawks Sled Hockey Team Nets NHL Invitational Championship
For a remarkable fourth time in the past six years, the SRAlab Blackhawks are champions of the National Hockey League Sled Hockey Classic!
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John's Journey to Walk Again
John sustained a major multiple trauma with brain and spinal cord injuries, and was not walking upon arrival. Immediately following the accident, John’s trauma team said that he might never be able to walk again or reach his hands over his head. Just one month into his rehabilitation at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, John was able to do both.
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What Is Aphasia? Rare Brain Condition Ends Bruce Willis’ Career (via Daily Beast)
While some people with mild aphasia may bounce back without treatment, it’s not the case for many, Shirley Ryan AbilityLab clinician shares insights with Daily Beast.
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WSJ: How to Recognize the Symptoms of Aphasia and When to Seek Treatment
More than two million Americans suffer From Aphasia, the communication disorder that Bruce Willis was diagnosed with affects speaking and writing. Here are signs and symptoms.
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