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Research Article Published: Wirelessly controlled, bioresorbable drug delivery device
Dr. Colin Franz and Dom D'Andrea are co-authors on a newly-published research article, "Wirelessly controlled, bioresorbable drug delivery device with active valves that exploit electrochemically triggered crevice corrosion."
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Adaptive Sports & Accessible Recreation Make for Summer Fun in the Sun
Adaptive sports and accessible recreational activities are a great way to have fun, stay active and take advantage of being outdoors during the summer months. Here are five activities to add to the summer bucket list.
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A Guide to Common Terms: Part 1 — Prosthetics
Prosthetic devices can be game-changing for patients who have experienced limb loss or who were born with a limb difference. Prostheses enable people to live productive and rewarding lives by helping to support their function, mobility and independence.
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Presentations at "A Glimpse into Research"
Several of our team members presented at the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab's "A Glimpse into Research" in December.
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Mike's Story: One Year of Recovery
Mike, a firefighter from Maryland, sustained a severe traumatic brain injury from a skiing accident.
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New Decision Tool Will Help People with Disabilities Work Through the Process of Requesting an Accommodation
Mark Harniss, PhD, set out to create a decision tool that would help people with disabilities think through whether or not to request a reasonable accommodation from an employer.
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New Decision Tool Will Help People with Disabilities Work Through the Process of Requesting an Accommodation
Learn more about the new decision tool that will help people with disabilities work through the process of requesting an accommodation.
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Research Informed by Care: Niveda Tennety uses Storytelling to Inform Work
In her ten months as a research assistant at the Center for Rehabilitation Outcomes Research, Niveda Tennety said one of the most important lessons she has learned is the value of storytelling.
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It’s More Than Curb Cuts and Ramps: Support at Work Is Key to a Successful Re-entry for People with Disabilities
To find out why employment levels among people with disabilities have remained stuck at less than 40% in recent decades and identify best practices among employers, Heinemann and a team of researchers conducted an online cross-sectional survey of almost 350 people with disabilities in the Chicago area.
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Study Supports Need for Standardized Measures of Orthosis Performance and Patient Satisfaction
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate that almost 2 million people in the U.S. use an orthotic device. While some orthoses are prefabricated, some patients require a custom-made device. In that case, orthotists make plaster casts of the patient’s limb and craft the orthosis to fit as well as possible.
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2024 Impact Report: Recovery Reimagined
Through the generosity of donors in fiscal year 2024, Shirley Ryan AbilityLab was able to fund vital programs, including community-based Quality of Life Programs, research initiatives and medical education programs.
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