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{ Monthly Archives } June 2007

MossRehab Evaluates Innovative Analgesic Based on Cone Snail Venom MossRehab is one of the few centers in the region exploring the use of Prialt� (ziconotide intrathecal infusion) for severe, chronic pain. Approved by the FDA in 2004 and commercially available for clinical use since 2005, Prialt is a powerful weapon against chronic pain emanating from conditions as diverse as SCI, amputation, CRPS, AIDS and [...] Jun 1, 2007 Diseases & Disorders News Research Comments (0) Permalink	Awards and Recognition John Whyte, MD, PhD, FACRM, has been named the 2007 John Stanley Coulter Lecturer in recognition of his significant contributions to the field of rehabilitation. Dr. Whyte is director of MossRehab Research Institute and professor and director of research in the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine at Thomas Jefferson University. Dr. Whyte�s lecture took plane on [...] Jun 1, 2007 News Comments (0) Permalink
MossRehab Neuropsychologists Treat the Psychological Effects of Stroke MossRehab has implemented a team-based, multifaceted care model that evaluates and addresses depression and other psychological issues in stroke patients. MossRehab neuropsychologists with doctorates in clinical psychology work closely on a daily basis with physicians, nurses and therapists to manage depression and anxiety by: �comprehensively evaluating the patient�s psychological profile upon intake, then tracking mood [...] Jun 1, 2007 Diseases & Disorders News Stroke Comments (0) Permalink	MossRehab Driving Program Celebrates 30 Years The MossRehab Driving Program, one of the longest running programs of its kind in the country, is marking 30 years of helping senior citizens and adults with physical and cognitive disabilities such as stroke, TBI and amputation regain driving skills and independence. For disabled individuals, the program also offers auxiliary services such as identifying appropriate [...] Jun 1, 2007 Brain injury Diseases & Disorders News Stroke Comments (0) Permalink
New Image Normalization Algorithm Advances Neuroimaging Research in TBI Patients In collaboration with radiologists at the University of Pennsylvania, Moss Rehabilitation Research Institute (MRRI) researchers are applying a new algorithm that improves normalization of MRI images of TBI brains. Preliminary research results using the algorithm suggest that the increased detail and accuracy it affords could greatly enhance the TBI imaging research investigating structure, function, and [...] Jun 1, 2007 Brain injury Diseases & Disorders News Comments (0) Permalink	Long-Term Aphasia Recovery Facilitated by Unique Technology Tools MossRehab�s Aphasia Center, in collaboration with the MossRehab Research Institute (MRRI) and Psycholinguistic Technologies, Inc., has developed computer-based technology tools that facilitate aphasia recovery even years after the onset of aphasia. These tools, which include SentenceShaper� and MossTalk Words�, make continued improvement not only feasible, but also efficient and cost-effective. Facilitating Spoken Communication SentenceShaper, developed [...] Jun 1, 2007 Functional Domains & Other Topics Language News Comments (0) Permalink
Technology Facilitates Continued Long-Term Aphasia Recovery Computer-assisted speech therapy can lead to significant improvements in word retrieval, sentence structuring and other key communication skills in patients with aphasia, even when it is initiated long after the precipitating event. Testing and clinical studies with tools developed in association with the MossRehab Research Institute have already demonstrated impressive results, and ongoing research suggests [...] Jun 1, 2007 Functional Domains & Other Topics Language News Comments (0) Permalink