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Short of Breath for the Long Haul: Diaphragm Muscle Dysfunction Found in Survivors of Severe COVID-19

Short of Breath for the Long Haul: Diaphragm Muscle Dysfunction Found in Survivors of Severe COVID-19

Findings suggest that weakness of the breathing muscle is a highly prevalent underlying cause for prolonged functional impairments after hospitalization for COVID

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Pressure Mapping Research to Combat Pressure Injuries

Katie Earnest, RN, nurse manager, shares pressure mapping research that has enabled our nursing team to better evaluate tools to relieve pressure sores, leading to improved patient outcomes.

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Pelvic Health: The Missing Link in Athletes' Health

The health of pelvic floor muscles in active patients is crucial: these muscles work as part of your core muscles alongside the diaphragm, abdominals and spinal stabilizers. A healthy pelvic floor is able to both contract and relax, moving in tandem with the diaphragm as you breathe.

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In a First, Shirley Ryan 国产色情 Researchers Observe Muscles Losing Basic Building Blocks After Stroke

In a First, Shirley Ryan 国产色情 Researchers Observe Muscles Losing Basic Building Blocks After Stroke

?“This is the most direct evidence yet that chronic impairments, which place a muscle in a shortened position, are associated with the loss of serial sarcomeres in humans,” said?Dr. Murray.

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Patient Care Technician Sonnita Fairfax

Patient Care Technician Sonnita Fairfax's Quick Thinking Saves a Child's Life

"I just jumped out of the car; I put my car in park, but I didn't take the key out or anything. I just jumped out"

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Dr. Mitra Lavasani and Team Publish Research Investigating New Cell Therapy for Osteoarthritis

Dr. Mitra Lavasani and Team Publish Research Investigating New Cell Therapy for Osteoarthritis

The journal Aging and Disease recently published a paper by Shirley Ryan 国产色情 researchers investigating a new treatment of OA using systemically delivered cell therapy.

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Meet Ala Elyaman, DO, Shirley Ryan 国产色情’s first Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders Neurorehabilitation Fellow

For the first time in the history of the organization, Shirley Ryan 国产色情 is offering a one-year fellowship in Parkinson’s Disease (PD) and Movement Disorders (PDMD) Neurorehabilitation, with lead support provided by the Davis Phinney Foundation for Parkinson’s.

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New Electrical Stimulator Made of Absorbable Material Offers Hope for Nerve Regeneration Therapy

New Electrical Stimulator Made of Absorbable Material Offers Hope for Nerve Regeneration Therapy

The prestigious journal Advanced Functional Materials recently highlighted a potential breakthrough from Shirley Ryan 国产色情 and Northwestern University researchers in the use of electrical stimulation in therapy for injured peripheral nerves.

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What Is DayRehab?

When a patient comes to a rehabilitation hospital for an inpatient stay, our goal is to get the patient stable and back home. But what happens if a patient is stable enough to be at home, but not personally ready to go back into the community?

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Dorcas Adodo

A Day in the Life: Dorcas Adodo, PCT

"I came to the U.S. to follow my passion for helping people," Dorcas said. "My favorite part about working at Shirley Ryan 国产色情 is my 20th Floor team and what we do for patients. I like to call this place a 'miracle center.'"

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Pharmacy Director Ishaq Lat Leads Vaccine Efforts in Muslim Community

Ishaq Lat, director, Pharmacy, has devoted countless hours organizing the vaccination events and educating others about the importance of getting vaccinated.

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NBC 5 Shares Dr. Maria Reese's Stretches for COVID Vaccine Arm Soreness

NBC 5 Shares Dr. Maria Reese's Stretches for COVID Vaccine Arm Soreness

Some people who get the COVID-19 vaccine may experience arm soreness — a sign the immune system is working!

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