… American Heart Association (which oversees the American Stroke Association ) issue a new policy statement calling for stroke survivors to be discharged based on their … care team’s assessment determine where you go. Further, inpatient rehab may not even be presented as an option to you and your family. You, as the stroke survivor or care partner, might not even know that such a thing exists, what the differences in your experience will be, …

… be discharged based on their functional needs, not their zip code, insurance, or a doctor’s cultural competency.  That’s why the American Heart Association has issued a new policy statement, with the help of Teresa Kimberley , Director of the MGH … for transitions in care. Often, stroke survivors and their family members are not even informed about what potential rehabilitation options are. Worse, access to …

… A Hope to Begin Fishing Again … A Hope to Begin Fishing Again Video of December 13 broadcast on WCVB-TV Every year, 800,000 people will have a stroke, potentially leading to limited mobility and even paralysis. Those conditions happen when brain neurons die, deprived of the blood … 800,000 people will have a stroke, potentially leading to limited mobility and even paralysis. Those conditions happen when brain neurons die, deprived of the blood …

… Topics Research Area of Expertise Brain Injury/Stroke Rehabilitation Results of a study co-authored by MGH Institute of Health Professions researcher Teresa … impressive advances in decades to help improve the lives of patients who have had a stroke with resulting arm weakness. In an article published April 22 in  The Lancet … methods such as vagus nerve stimulation, may make rehabilitation activity even more impactful and lead to greater gains than we previously thought possible for …

… Research and Scholarship Day on May 9. Dr. Gavini addressed attendees in 1CW with a presentation highlighting the Institute’s dramatic research trajectory, from … have greater rates of hospitalization, surgical interventions, disability, and even death compared with the general population of children. Dr. Brenna Morse , now … “Other kids don't have to go to the hospital to get these diagnoses. They don't even always have to go to the doctor to get these diagnoses. Why is it taking us a …

… through Research Studies Topics Research In 2003, I was formally diagnosed with a relatively rare voice disorder that I had never heard of before...spasmodic dysphonia, a form of laryngeal dystonia. No one in my family, close or even distant relatives, had suffered from this that I was aware of. I have since … dysphonia, a form of laryngeal dystonia. No one in my family, close or even distant relatives, had suffered from this that I was aware of. I have since …

… Data Analytics program, publishes research with Dr. Pedram Safari, instructor of A.I./machine learning, calling for A.I. to help reduce diagnostic uncertainty    When the facts are on the table, … information like vital signs, history of present illness, medication use, or even social history to fully see the board so you can make the right move,” says He. …