Therapeutic Resources Blog
Delayed Umbilical Cord Clamping May Benefit Children Years Later
June 2, 2015
A couple of extra minutes attached to the umbilical cord at birth may translate into a small boost in neurodevelopment several years later, a study suggests. Read More »
Goldfish who can’t swim upright gets a wheelchair
June 1, 2015
After a 16 second high-risk, non-invasive surgery involving what appears to be a t-shirt tag and a piece of cork, we can report that this goldfish is swimming normally. Read More »
Stem cells can be safely infused in brain to promote stroke recovery, study finds
May 29, 2015
A yearlong study of stroke patients has found that stem cells from a patient’s bone marrow can be safely infused in the brain through the carotid artery to promote recovery. Researchers at the Interdisciplinary Stem Cell Institute at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine followed 48 patients, more than half of whom who were treated using stem cells, and found recovery along with no adverse side effects when compared with their counterparts. Read More »
Speech therapy provides benefits to many older adults
May 28, 2015
As we age, everyone knows our bodies change, including speaking abilities, which can be affected by illness, personal struggles or simply by aging. If chewing/swallowing is exhausting, or you find yourself coughing before, during or after a swallow, the quality of your voice has changed or even if there's food in the mouth after swallowing, a speech therapist could help. Read More »