A multi-year study, aiming to allow those with paralysis remotely control a robot using their thoughts, has produced positive results, according to data recently published in Proceedings of the IEEE. A team of researchers at the Defitech Foundation Chair in…
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Stanford researchers investigate how neurons control muscle movement
While studying the brains of people with paralysis, researchers at Stanford University have discovered that groups of neurons work together and fire in complex rhythms to send movement signals to muscles. “We hope to apply these findings to create prosthetic…
Stanford researchers investigate how neurons control muscle movement
While studying the brains of people with paralysis, researchers at Stanford University have discovered that groups of neurons work together and fire in complex rhythms to send movement signals to muscles. “We hope to apply these findings to create prosthetic…
PEL partners with OPIE as integrated supplier
OPIE Software, of Gainesville, Fla, and PEL LLC, of Cleveland, announced that PEL has become an integrated supplier within the OPIE Purchasing & Inventory System. Through the partnership, OPIE and Futura Software users, as well as visitors to the OPIE…
PEL partners with OPIE as integrated supplier
OPIE Software, of Gainesville, Fla, and PEL LLC, of Cleveland, announced that PEL has become an integrated supplier within the OPIE Purchasing & Inventory System. Through the partnership, OPIE and Futura Software users, as well as visitors to the OPIE…
New model could enhance healing of pressure ulcers related to spinal cord injury
More than 2.5 million Americans are affected by pressure ulcers each year, and patients with spinal cord injuries have an increased vulnerability to ulcers. Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine have created a computational model to enhance…
New model could enhance healing of pressure ulcers related to spinal cord injury
More than 2.5 million Americans are affected by pressure ulcers each year, and patients with spinal cord injuries have an increased vulnerability to ulcers. Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine have created a computational model to enhance…
Challenged Athletes Foundation raises more than $2.3 million at annual gala
Challenged Athletes Foundation raised more than $2.3 million at its annual “A Celebration of Heroes, Heart and Hope” gala in New York City in support of people with physical challenges. The gala funds the Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF)’s mentoring programs,…
Challenged Athletes Foundation raises more than $2.3 million at annual gala
Challenged Athletes Foundation raised more than $2.3 million at its annual “A Celebration of Heroes, Heart and Hope” gala in New York City in support of people with physical challenges. The gala funds the Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF)’s mentoring programs,…
Paralyzed Veterans of America launches REVolution fundraising program
Paralyzed Veterans of America has announced the launch of a new program, REVolution — Racing to Empower Veterans. REVolution provides able-bodied runners a way to improve quality of life for paralyzed veterans while doing something they love. Participants raise money…