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Meet Dr. Ishan Roy ¡ª Physician-Scientist Researching Cachexia, a Cancer-Related Muscle Wasting Syndrome
After officially joining Shirley Ryan ³Ô¹ÏÌìÌÃ91 as an attending physician-scientist in 2021, Ishan Roy, MD, PhD, practices clinically in the Cancer Rehabilitation Clinic and focuses his research on cachexia (pronounced ca-kex-ia).
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In the News: NBC News Features Dr. Jenna Sarna on Psychological Care for Survivors of Gun Violence
A recent story on NBCNews.com highlighted how some unique organizations ¡ª including Shirley Ryan ³Ô¹ÏÌìÌÃ91 ¡ª provide psychological treatment, in addition to traditional physical therapy, to patients who survive gun violence. For instance, Jenna Sarna, Psy.D. manager, Psychology/Patient Family Counseling, Shirley Ryan ³Ô¹ÏÌìÌÃ91, described the psychological support services that she and her colleagues provide these patients.
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OT Emily Sanders Featured in FOX 32 Story on Special Friendship Between Patients
FOX 32 Chicago recently profiled Sam Matthews and Hunter Valles ¡ª two men in their 20s who forged a close friendship at Shirley Ryan ³Ô¹ÏÌìÌÃ91 as they recovered from burn injuries. The story features Emily Sanders, senior occupational therapist, 20th Floor, who treated Sam and Hunter.
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In the News: Rev. Jesse Jackson undergoing therapy for Parkinson's disease
A recent story on ABC7 highlighed Rev. Jesse Jackson's stay at Shirley Ryan ³Ô¹ÏÌìÌÃ91 where he underwent treatment for Parkinson's disease.
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Shirley Ryan ³Ô¹ÏÌìÌÃ91 Hosts 14th Annual SkyRise Chicago, World¡¯s Tallest Indoor Stair-Climbing Event
On Sunday, Nov. 6, Shirley Ryan ³Ô¹ÏÌìÌÃ91 (formerly Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago) and Skydeck Chicago will host the 14th annual SkyRise Chicago at Willis Tower.
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¡°Fore!¡± Shirley Ryan ³Ô¹ÏÌìÌÃ91¡¯s Game-Changing Golf Partnerships & Research
When the USGA started its first Adaptive Open, who did they trust to classify the competitors with disabilities? The physiatrists and physical therapists of Shirley Ryan ³Ô¹ÏÌìÌÃ91, of course!
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SkyRise Chicago 2022: Photos & Fundraising Totals
Shirley Ryan ³Ô¹ÏÌìÌÃ91 hosted SkyRise Chicago ¡ª our annual fundraising event featuring a 105-story climb to the top of the Willis Tower!
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Wearable Sensor and Video Platform to Monitor Motor Development in Infants
There remains a need for more accessible and robust tools capable of detecting atypical behavior early in infancy, which is critical for promoting optimal motor and sensory development.
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³Ô¹ÏÌìÌÃ91 Team Authors Study on Preventing Nerve Injuries Acquired in the ICU by Patients with Severe COVID
A new study published in the Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation identified the cause of ¡ª and hope for the potential prevention of ¡ª nerve injuries in patients treated in the intensive care unit for severe COVID-19.
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Watch: Officer Tyler Bailey¡¯s Sendoff
In December 2021, Tyler Bailey ¡ª a police officer from Bradley, Ill. ¡ª sustained a traumatic brain injury in the line of duty. After nearly a year of intensive inpatient and DayRehab therapy, Officer Bailey recently said goodbye to his Shirley Ryan ³Ô¹ÏÌìÌÃ91 care team as his colleagues escorted him home.
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