Therapeutic Resources Blog
Dementia patients continue to get medications with little, no benefit
September 25, 2014
More than half of nursing home patients who suffer severe dementia and are likely to die within a year or two are administered medications that offer little to no benefit and may cause pointless discomfort, a new study finds. Read More »
Oculus Rift Fueling New Vision for Virtual Reality in K-12
September 24, 2014
After decades of false starts and unkept promises, makers of virtual-reality technology could soon be ready to give students a new and potentially powerful way to learn. Read More »
Key Brain Connection Slow To Develop In Kids With ADHD
September 23, 2014
Scientists analyzing data from a map of connections inside the human brain have gained new insights into the development of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Read More »
Farewell, Heating Pad: Physical Therapists Say It Doesn’t Help
September 22, 2014
Heat therapy, electrical stimulation, ultrasound and other "passive physical agents" almost never help, according to a list released Monday by the Choosing Wisely campaign. Instead, they siphon time and money away from what you really want from a physical therapist — an exercise program that will restore strength and mobility. Read More »