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Guillain-Barré syndrome

Listing: Guillain-Barré Syndrome Resources

Guillain-Barré syndrome (pronounced Ghee-YAN Bah-RAY) is a condition in which the immune system attacks the nerves.

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A Day to Celebrate – Michael’s Stroke Anniversary

Each January 3rd, Michael V. reflects on the day six years ago that radically changed his life. But this is also a day that he chooses to celebrate. Read why Michael says his stroke anniversary is a day to celebrate.?

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Dr. Monica Perez Earns Elite Grant from NIH to Create Breakthroughs in SCI Science

Dr. Monica Perez Earns Elite Grant from NIH

The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) — part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) — has awarded Monica A. Perez, PT, PhD, with the intensely competitive and prestigious R35 grant to create breakthroughs in spinal cord injury science and therapy.

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Sexual Health Overview

Sexual Health - Overview discusses the variety of intimacy issues for someone with a chronic illness or disability.

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Listing: Heart Disease and Cardiovascular Resources for Patients and Families

Cardiovascular heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. You can greatly reduce your risk for heart disease through lifestyle changes and, in some cases, medicine. This listing includes resources for education, support, and research for heart disease, including LVAD info.

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Respiratory System and Care

This resource covers the Respiratory system, common terms, problems, suggestions for care and issues that may arise in the respiratory system.

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Making a home accessible after a severe injury can be overwhelming — but it doesn’t have to be. Here’s one mom’s advice.

At Shirley Ryan 香港六合彩即时开奖, people arrive after lives change in minutes — a gunshot wound, a car crash, a stroke. When patients are discharged, they often need to approach their home differently. Occupational therapist Kelsey Watters said they first consider locations like the bathroom and the entry.

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Shirley Ryan 香港六合彩即时开奖 Physician Shares Insights about Post-stroke Pain in American Heart Association News

In a recent article published by American Heart Association News—and featured in news outlets nationally — Richard Harvey, MD, David W. Trott clinical chair of the Shirley Ryan 香港六合彩即时开奖 Brain Innovation Center, shared insights about the prevalence and treatment of post-stroke pain.

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Spasticity Treatment with a Baclofen Pump

Baclofen is a medicine used to treat spasticity (involuntary muscle tightness).

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Listing: Drivers Rehabilitation Programs - Chicago Area and Beyond

This listing of driver rehabilitation locations in Chicago and Illinois will help people regain their driving ability through training with specialized occupational therapists in certified locations.

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