First-of-its-kind exoskeleton therapy could redefine how stroke survivors relearn to walk

Each year, nearly 800,000 Americans survive a stroke. For many, the journey to recovery includes relearning one of life's ...
Nature

Periodic limb movements in Parkinson’s disease: a critical review of pathophysiology and a framework for clinical management

Periodic limb movements (PLM) refer to periodic episodes of repetitive and stereotypical limb movements, predominantly affecting the lower extremities. The prevalence of PLM is estimated at 17.6% to ...
LinkedIn

Alien Hand Syndrome (AHS): When the Hand Acts on Its Own

Alien Hand Syndrome (AHS) is a rare neurological disorder in which a person experiences one of their hands acting seemingly on its own, without conscious control. The affected limb may perform ...
MedPage Today

Child's 'Tail-Like' Limb Had to Be Surgically Removed

A 19-month-old girl was born with a "tail-like" appendage on her lower back that grew larger over time and made walking independently difficult. A physical exam revealed an extra limb resembling "a ...
Scientific American

Olympic skier Lindsey Vonn’s compartment syndrome scare explained

From skating to curling, the thrilling sports of the Winter Olympics have plenty of science behind them. Follow our coverage here to learn more. Downhill skier Lindsey Vonn has won plaudits not only ...
Healio

Targeted brain rehabilitation uses virtual reality to address phantom limb pain

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Current methods of phantom limb pain relief are primarily focused on ameliorating symptoms. The Targeted Brain ...
Wired

The Search for Alien Artifacts Is Coming Into Focus

There’s no denying the allure of alien artifacts. Science fiction is awash in the material remnants of extraterrestrial civilizations, which surface in everything from the classic books of Arthur C.
Nature

Restless legs syndrome and periodic limb movements of sleep — the relationship with stroke and other cerebrovascular disease

Restless legs syndrome (RLS) and periodic limb movements (PLMs) are increasingly recognized as risk factors for cerebrovascular and cardiovascular diseases, particularly stroke. Conversely, stroke can ...
New York Post

‘Alien’ DNA found inside humans — it was inserted into our genes, bonkers new study claims

Is it the invasion of the genome snatchers? Just in case the idea of aliens walking around in human skin suits wasn’t frightening enough. An outlandish study asserts that aliens might have abducted us ...
Polygon

5 things I loved about Alien: Earth (and 5 more that I hated)

Alien: Earth definitely gets a lot right, but after watching the season 1 finale, I'm torn, because it gets a lot of things wrong, too. There's clear commitment to certain aspects of the Alien ...
Healio

Q&A: Investigating brain plasticity after limb amputation

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The cortical region of the brain does not reorganize after amputation of a limb. Machine learning is essential ...