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Proof-of-concept study looks at robotics and spinal stimulation to restore movement in paralysis
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for March 14, 2025 Source:Robotics and spinal stimulation restore movement in paralysis Reference:Augmenting rehabilitation robotics with spinal cord neuromodulation: A proof of concept
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More talk but little action it seems on providing appropriate service for people suffering from opioid addiction.
Health Headlines Commentary for December 21, 2018 Source: Jury examining opioid overdose calls on Ontario to declare public health emergency
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Health care rationing reduces access to physiotherapy services for stroke patients
Madely Health Headlines Commentary for April 7, 2015 Source: Some Ontario stroke patients left to pay own physiotherapy bills
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Treating muscle spasticity after stroke
Stroke is one of the leading causes of mortality in Canada. Approximately 40 to 50 thousand people suffer a stroke. Eight out of ten people survive but require varying degrees of rehabilitation. One consequence of stroke that is not mentioned often is muscle spasticity. This requires specific rehabilitation and therapy to help the stroke survivor…