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Treating lazy eyes with a joystick
Jun 22, 2009 |
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Four percent of all children suffer from amblyopia, better known as "lazy eye syndrome." Traditional treatment for the condition requires the use of an eye patch, often for months at a time, before the eye is corrected. This ...
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Virtual reality and computer technology improve stroke rehabilitation
Mar 10, 2008 |
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Israeli hospitals have recently started to use virtual reality therapy for stroke patients. One commonly used program has the patient watch his virtual image on a screen. For example, tennis balls are virtually thrown at ...
Computer programs help drug abusers stay abstinent
May 01, 2008 |
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Drug abusers who used a computer-assisted training program in addition to receiving traditional counseling stayed abstinent significantly longer than those who received counseling alone, a Yale University study has found.
Ground breaking eye therapy for stroke victims developed
Aug 06, 2008 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- A new computer-based therapy for stroke victims who have suffered partial vision loss has been developed by Scottish scientists.
More effective treatment identified for common childhood vision disorder
Oct 15, 2008 |
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Scientists have found a more effective treatment for a common childhood eye muscle coordination problem called convergence insufficiency (CI). For words on a page to appear in focus a child's eyes must turn inward, or converge. ...
Robotic therapy may reduce stroke physical disability years later
Feb 18, 2009 |
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Robot-assisted therapy may help stroke patients attain gains in their physical abilities long after the stroke, according to research presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2009.
'Chatter Box' computer will unravel the science of language
Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry
Jun 12, 2008 |
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Scientists are to use a powerful super computer to mimic the part of the brain that controls speech and language function to better understand what goes wrong after brain damage caused by trauma or stroke.
New tool finds best heart disease and stroke treatments for patients with diabetes
Jun 29, 2009 |
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Researchers from North Carolina State University and Mayo Clinic have developed a computer model that medical doctors can use to determine the best time to begin using statin therapy in diabetes patients to help prevent heart ...
Best treatment determined for childhood eye problem
Oct 13, 2008 |
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Mayo Clinic researchers, as part of a nine-site study, helped discover the best of three currently-used treatments for convergence insufficiency in children. Convergence refers to the natural ability of the eyes to focus ...
Philips introduces light therapy device to offer quick relief from winter blues
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Oct 31, 2008 |
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Royal Philips Electronics today introduced the goLITE BLU, a natural, convenient way to offer quick relief from seasonal mood-related problems. With the end of Daylight Saving time many Americans are affected ...
MIT robotic therapy holds promise for cerebral palsy (w/Video)
May 20, 2009 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- Over the past few years, MIT engineers have successfully tested robotic devices to help stroke patients learn to control their arms and legs. Now, they’re building on that work to help children ...
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