> Pentagon research arm DARPA has handed out about $15 million to various institutions to research new implants that would replace damaged parts of the brain, allowing people to return to normal. > The implants developed by the project will likely be composed of electrodes or optical fibers, and will…
Visit the National Stroke Association [http://www.stroke.org/site/PageServer?pagename=RISK] to find out more.…
What is so rare as day in almost-May? The door to our deck was repaired this morning, and for the first time in many years I am able to go outside by myself and enjoy being in the sun in my yard. It's a delightful spring day and…
After a wet, chilly couple of days, beautiful spring weather has returned to the area and we indulged ourselves with a walk in Huntley Meadows. We made it a little further on the Heron Trail than ever before and were rewarded with lots of bird song and a large frogs&…
I am lucky that knowledge and feeling like this exist in the world; we all are.…
At Cult of Mac [http://www.cultofmac.com/36874/from-weird-to-cool-the-ipad-as-assistive-device/36874/] , Pete Mortensen hints at the possibilities of the iPad beyond what you've probably thought about (and suggests why I can't wait to get my hands on one).…
> If Telefónica (TEF) has its way, your knee will one day call your doctor. In partnership with Barcelona's Hospital de la Esperanza, Telefónica has developed a knee brace embedded with motion sensors that enable physicians to monitor patients' rehabilitation remotely after they've been discharged…
> Virtual rehab! Take a look at this new stroke rehab technology -- virtual tennis balls!... http://bit.ly/chzba1 — Natl Stroke Assoc (@natlstrokeassoc) March 10, 2010 [https://twitter.com/natlstrokeassoc/statuses/10245018678] I am totally intrigued by the possibilities here. Seems like a big part of therapy is helping…