Therapeutic Resources Blog
App Thursday: Pittsburgh firm’s app keeps patients on track with exercises
August 29, 2013
Physical therapists use DropKickerPT to send text reminders Did you do your exercises? The question, a familiar one posed at physical therapy appointments, may soon be asked between office visits, via text messages sent from doctor to patient. Read More »
Autism is shared among siblings, study finds
August 28, 2013
A second child is seven times more likely to be diagnosed with autism if an older sibling has the diagnosis, but environmental factors may be playing a significant role, according to a study of 1.5 million children born over a 24-year period. Read More »
Copper may play key role in Alzheimer’s disease
August 27, 2013
New research finds that copper in amounts readily found in our drinking water, the foods we eat and the vitamin supplements we take likely plays a key role in initiating and fueling the abnormal protein build-up and brain inflammation that are hallmarks of Alzheimer's disease. Read More »
Gadget Catches Students Cheating With Their Phones
August 26, 2013
Teachers no longer have to rely on their eyes and internal instincts to catch cheating students thanks to a new detection device. The PocketHound works by vibrating and lighting up each time there is a nearby transmission from a mobile phone — a sign a cheater could be in action. Once the device is set off, teachers can nab the offender. Read More »