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Mentoring Resources: C-STAR and NIH
C-STAR shares highlights that have most impacted our experience with mentorship and related topics of value.
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Efficacy Verification in Early Diagnosis and Management of Lymphedema through Home Body Water Analyzer
This clinicial trial through Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is compares water body scales used in the clinic and at home to detect early onset breast cancer-related lymphedema.
Age Range
18+
Clinical Trial
Dr. Leora Cherney Honored by Academy of Neurologic Communication Disorders and Sciences
Leora Cherney, PhD, scientific chair, Think + Speak Lab, at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab recently received the top award of the ANCDS, Honors of the Academy.
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Patient and Guest Services
Explore the options available to our patients, their loved ones and members of the general public at the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab,
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Effect of a Novel Intervention Using Daily Intermittent Hypoxia and High Intensity Training on Upper Limb Function in Individuals with Spinal Cord Injury
This study proposes the examine the effects of breathing mild bouts of lower oxygen in combination with upper extremity training, over the course of a month, to evaluate changes in upper extremity function, dexterity, and ability to complete activities of daily living.
Clinical Trial
Rural Seniors and People with Disabilities Face Challenges Accessing Long-term Services and Supports
In order to meet the growing demand for LTSS, states must adjust their spending and invest more money and workforce development in home and community-based services (HCBS).
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Former Patient to Swim San Francisco Bay to Raise Money and Awareness for Paralysis Recovery Foundation
Former Shirley Ryan Abilitylab patient, Rob Heitz, is set to swim the San Francisco Bay today to raise money for the Paralysis Recovery Foundation.
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Technology and Innovation Hub Featured on Front Page of Chicago Tribune
Dr. Jayaraman and others from the Technology and Innovation Hub were recently featured in a front page article of the Chicago Tribune.
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Improving Aged Neuromuscular Health and Function
The long-term objective of this proposal is to develop an effective stem cell-mediated therapy to ameliorate age-related deterioration of neuromuscular function.
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Wearable Sensors and Video Recording for Children (Birth to 24 Months) to Monitor Motor Developmen
The purpose of this study is to collect wearable sensor and video data to develop a way to detect atypical motor behavior and development in infants.
Age Range
0-24 months
Clinical Trial
Policy Brief: The Influence of Disability Models on Person-Centeredness in Home and Community-Based Services
This brief explores the medical, social, and biopsychosocial models of disability, their relationship with evolving frameworks of person-centeredness, and implications for providers and others who deliver services and supports
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Gaps in research and services persist for Americans with disabilities as they age
Experts have identified several needs for older adults with and without disabilities that would enable them to thrive in their communities.
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