Wheelchairs News and Research

RSS

Cardiac monitoring predicts survival in patients with Friedreich ataxia

Researchers confirm the need for cardiac follow-up in patients with Friedreich ataxia, with particular focus on left ventricular ejection fraction as a predictor of worse prognosis.

12 Oct 2015

Pioneering surgical technique restores hand and arm movement to quadriplegic patients

A pioneering surgical technique has restored some hand and arm movement to patients immobilized by spinal cord injuries in the neck, reports a new study at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis.

12 Oct 2015

Predicting better immunotherapy response, neurological outcomes in adults with autoimmune cerebellar ataxia

While autoimmune cerebellar ataxia (a loss of muscle control coordination) can lead to severe disability with some patients becoming wheelchair-bound, there are factors that may help predict better immunotherapy response, according to the Mayo Clinic study published by JAMA Neurology.

30 Sep 2015

Serologic status and autoimmune cerebellar ataxia type predict treatment response

Patients with autoimmune cerebellar ataxia have better treatment responses and outcomes if they have the nonparaneoplastic form of the condition and are seropositive for neural plasma membrane protein or glutamic acid decarboxylase 65 antibodies, suggests research.

29 Sep 2015

HSCI researchers find surprising similarities between SMA and ALS

Harvard Stem Cell Institute researchers studying spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) have found what they term "surprising similarities" between this childhood disorder that attacks motor neurons and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), more commonly known as Lou Gehrig's disease.

25 Sep 2015

Fetuses with enlarged ventricles are not ideal candidates for fetal spina bifida surgery

Fetuses with enlarged ventricles--the fluid-filled cavities inside the brain--may be less likely than other fetuses to benefit from surgery in the womb to treat spina bifida, according to a study co-authored by researchers at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital San Francisco.

16 Sep 2015

US Surgeon General issues national call to action to address major public health challenges

Today, the United States Surgeon General issued a call to action to address major public health challenges such as heart disease and diabetes. Step It Up! The Surgeon General's Call to Action to Promote Walking and Walkable Communities articulates the health benefits of walking while addressing the fact that many communities unacceptably lack safe and convenient places for individuals to walk or wheelchair roll.

10 Sep 2015

Scientists identify new protein that regulates severity of tissue damage caused by RA

Scientists have identified a new protein (C5orf30) which regulates the severity of tissue damage caused by rheumatoid arthritis (RA), an autoimmune disease that causes inflammation, pain, stiffness and damage to the joints of the feet, hips, knees, and hands.

31 Aug 2015

New study examines link between playing adaptive sports and higher employment

Wheelchair rugby and basketball players are aggressive, conditioned and determined, just like people without disabilities. Unlike them, though, is their likelihood of employment and economic independence. A new study from the University of Houston Department of Health and Human Performance (HHP) finds playing an adaptive sport can have dramatic results on the athlete and the economy.

26 Aug 2015

UMHS tests sound acoustic panels to reduce noise levels in hospital environment

One of the most common complaints about hospitals is the noise. Patients complain that they can't sleep soundly in the environment of multiple monitors, paging systems, wheelchairs and gurneys, and carts that squeak.

18 Aug 2015

Bionik Laboratories reports net loss for second quarter 2015

Bionik Laboratories Corp., a pioneering medical device and robotics company developing technologies and solutions for individuals with neurological disorders, announced today its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2015.

17 Aug 2015

Charlotte charity Taylor's Tale inspires new law to create treatments for rare diseases, spur growth in NC

Charlotte charity Taylor's Tale helped inspire a law designed to stimulate the creation of new treatments for rare diseases and spur economic development in North Carolina.

13 Aug 2015

New MS therapies associated with risks and side effects, require active management strategy

Advances in the treatment of Multiple Sclerosis have been good news for patients, but side effects and risks mean that an active management strategy and constant monitoring are essential.

3 Aug 2015

Physically impaired people to compete at Cybathlon 2016

Zurich will host the first Cybathlon in autumn 2016, bringing together physical-ly impaired people from all over the world to compete against each other using the latest assistive technologies.

3 Aug 2015

Brain-controlled prosthesis could improve quality of life in people with spinal cord injuries

When we type or perform other precise tasks, our brains and muscles usually work together effortlessly. But when a neurological disease or spinal cord injury severs the connection between the brain and limbs, once-easy motions become difficult or impossible.

3 Aug 2015

ADA celebrates 25 years of changing lives

Hailed as the Bill of Rights for individuals with disabilities, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 has fulfilled much of its promise since it went into effect 25 years ago, according to a survey of disability leaders, released on July 23 in Washington, D.C. But the findings also reveal ongoing and emerging challenges and areas of opportunity.

25 Jul 2015

Houston Abilities Expo to take place on July 31-August 2 at NRG Center

Thousands of people with disabilities, their families, caregivers, seniors, wounded veterans and healthcare professionals are expected to attend Abilities Expo on July 31-August 2, 2015 at NRG Center (formerly Reliant Center), Hall E. Admission is free and show hours will be Friday 11 am to 5 pm, Saturday 11 am to 5 pm and Sunday 11 am to 4 pm.

25 Jul 2015

HCi Viocare’s smart sensor technology helps prevent pressure ulcers in bed-bound, wheel-chair patients

Glasgow-based bio-engineering group HCi Viocare - the company behind the Smart Insole invention that monitors diabetic feet – today announced that it is extending its push into healthcare by developing new adaptations of their innovative technology.

21 Jul 2015

Bionik Laboratories successfully raises US$13.1 million in private placement transaction

Bionik Laboratories Corp., a medical device and robotics company with a core focus in robotic exoskeleton technology for users with mobility impairments, announced today that it has completed an additional sale to qualified accredited investors of units consisting of its common stock and warrants for aggregate gross proceeds of approximately US$1.4 million in a private placement transaction.

7 Jul 2015

Hometown Home Health & Hospice expands its service fleet to accommodate business in central Michigan

Hometown Home Health & Hospice is expanding and upgrading its service fleet with 26 new, locally purchased Ford Focus vehicles provided by Enterprise Fleet Management.

27 Jun 2015

Wheelchairs News and Research

Cardiac monitoring predicts survival in patients with Friedreich ataxia

Pioneering surgical technique restores hand and arm movement to quadriplegic patients

Predicting better immunotherapy response, neurological outcomes in adults with autoimmune cerebellar ataxia

Serologic status and autoimmune cerebellar ataxia type predict treatment response

HSCI researchers find surprising similarities between SMA and ALS

Fetuses with enlarged ventricles are not ideal candidates for fetal spina bifida surgery

US Surgeon General issues national call to action to address major public health challenges

Scientists identify new protein that regulates severity of tissue damage caused by RA

New study examines link between playing adaptive sports and higher employment

UMHS tests sound acoustic panels to reduce noise levels in hospital environment

Bionik Laboratories reports net loss for second quarter 2015

Charlotte charity Taylor's Tale inspires new law to create treatments for rare diseases, spur growth in NC

New MS therapies associated with risks and side effects, require active management strategy

Physically impaired people to compete at Cybathlon 2016

Brain-controlled prosthesis could improve quality of life in people with spinal cord injuries

ADA celebrates 25 years of changing lives

Houston Abilities Expo to take place on July 31-August 2 at NRG Center

HCi Viocare’s smart sensor technology helps prevent pressure ulcers in bed-bound, wheel-chair patients

Bionik Laboratories successfully raises US$13.1 million in private placement transaction

Hometown Home Health & Hospice expands its service fleet to accommodate business in central Michigan

Leveraging the power of automation to boost research

Automating research - solutions and best practices

How can microdialysis benefit drug development

Latest News