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Released: 4-Jun-2014 9:00 AM EDT
Clinical Trial Tests Possible Benefits of Brain Stimulation on Hand and Arm Movement Following Stroke
Shepherd Center

Researchers at Shepherd Center are studying whether stimulating the brain before rehabilitation could yield greater gains in motor function for people recovering from stroke.

Released: 20-Jan-2011 9:00 AM EST
Shepherd Center Acquired Brain Injury Program Medical Director Available to Discuss Rehab after Traumatic Brain Injury
Shepherd Center

Darryl Kaelin, M.D., is the medical director for the Acquired Brain Injury Program at Shepherd Center in Atlanta. He oversees Shepherd Center's medical treatment and specialized rehabilitation care programs for people with acquired brain injury.

Released: 9-May-2008 1:00 PM EDT
“Think First” for Summertime Safety
Shepherd Center

Summer is here and the kids are out of school. While summer is the perfect time for fun and games, it's important to keep safe, too. Shepherd Center, a catastrophic care hospital in Atlanta, specializes in the medical treatment and rehabilitation of people with spinal cord and brain injuries. Shepherd Center also focuses on education to prevent these types of injuries.

Released: 10-Mar-2008 12:30 PM EDT
Atlanta Philanthropist to Fill Gaps in Coverage for Wounded U.S. Military Members
Shepherd Center

Home Depot co-founder and philanthropist Bernie Marcus announces new initiative to help wounded U.S. military service members and their families obtain additional care to promote their recovery from combat-related spinal cord and brain injuries.

Released: 21-Feb-2008 4:20 PM EST
Increase in Use, Importance of Wireless Devices in Daily Lives of People with Disabilities
Shepherd Center

Mirroring a trend among the general public, an increasing number of people with disabilities regularly use wireless technologies, including cell phones "“ and find them easier to use. But a number of people with disabilities cite a need for improved functionality of wireless devices, such as a feature to enable service dogs to call for help in an emergency, according to the initial results of a survey funded by the U.S. Department of Education's National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR).


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