central nervous system
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central nervous system
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Man invents “turning bed” for his father who had a stroke
CAREGIVING
BODY BALANCE: Maintaining body balance
Brain Stroke
Brain Injury (Abscess, Brain Barrier Defect, Brain Contusion, Brain Hemorrhage, Brain Edema)
Assistive Daily Life Device (to help ADL)
Strategy/Tip
Muscle cramps or spasms
Difficulty coordinating movements
Stiffness or rigidity (difficulty moving)
Paralysis of the legs and lower body
Loss of balance
Numbness or weakness in the legs
Irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia)
Cold hands or feet
Shortness of breath
Promoting self-management
Maintaining Balance and Mobility
Preventing (Vaccination, Protection, Falls, Research/Mapping)
Caregiving Support
General and Family Medicine
Intensive Care Medicine
Neurology
China
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460
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6654
Boy creates bicycle that can be ridden using hands
MOVING IN A WHEELCHAIR: Moving using a wheelchair.
Driving
Paralysis
Neuromuscular Disorders
Cervical spinal cord injury/Tetraplegia
Walking Aid (wheelchair/walker/crutches)
Strategy/Tip
Gait abnormalities (e.g., walking difficulties, unsteady gait)
Muscle cramps or spasms
Difficulty coordinating movements
Stiffness or rigidity (difficulty moving)
Paralysis of the legs and lower body
Muscle weakness
Loss of balance
Enhancing Mental Health
Caregiving Support
Neurology
Pediatrics
United States
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Multiple sclerosis patient develops map to help people with disabilities
CAREGIVING
MOVING IN A WHEELCHAIR: Moving using a wheelchair.
WALKING WITH A WALKING AID: Walking with a walking aid
WALKING: Walking
Multiple Sclerosis
Website
App (Including when connected with wearable)
Restoring mobility
Enhancing health literacy
Promoting self-management
Rehabilitating After Stroke
Managing Neurological Disorders
Building Supportive Community Relationships
Promoting inclusivity and social integration
Recovering from Traumatic Injuries
Enhancing Mental Health
Raise awareness
Caregiving Support
General and Family Medicine
Internal Medicine
Neurology
Neurosurgery
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
United States
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Paralyzed man builds devices to help get wheelchairs out of the car
MOVING IN A WHEELCHAIR: Moving using a wheelchair.
Traveling
Paralysis
Spinal Cord and Nerve Root Disorders
Cervical spinal cord injury/Tetraplegia
Walking Aid (wheelchair/walker/crutches)
Muscle cramps or spasms
Difficulty coordinating movements
Stiffness or rigidity (difficulty moving)
Paralysis of the legs and lower body
Muscle weakness
Memory loss
Numbness or tingling in the extremities
Restoring mobility
Promoting self-management
Managing Neurological Disorders
Neurology
Orthopedics
United Kingdom
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Man with Parkinson’s disease creates app for people with neurodegenerative diseases
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Student invents "epilepsy alarm" for his grandmother
CAREGIVING
COMMUNICATION: Communicating, whether by speaking, listening, or other means
Epilepsy
App (Including when connected with wearable)
Muscle cramps or spasms
Stiffness or rigidity (difficulty moving)
Loss of balance
Sleep disturbances
Anxiety
Twitching or involuntary movements (myoclonus)
Seizures
Managing Neurological Disorders
Enhancing Mental Health
To improve Treatment/Therapy
Preventing (Vaccination, Protection, Falls, Research/Mapping)
Caregiving Support
General and Family Medicine
Neurology
Psychiatry
Public Health
China
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2266
Now&Me - Two college friends create an app to promote mental well-being
COMMUNICATION: Communicating, whether by speaking, listening, or other means
CAREGIVING
Depressive Disorders (Major Depression, Childhood Depression, Postpartum Depression)
App (Including when connected with wearable)
Website
Anxiety
Difficulty concentrating or making decisions
Social withdrawal or isolation
Depressed Mood
Irritability or anger outbursts
Restlessness or feeling slowed down
Loss of interest or pleasure in activities (anhedonia)
Panic attacks
Difficulty controlling impulses
Racing thoughts
Feelings of guilt or worthlessness
Suicidal thoughts or behaviors
Obsessive thoughts or compulsive behaviors
Excessive or uncontrollable worry about health (hypochondria)
Fatigue
Sleep disturbances
Enhancing health literacy
Promoting self-management
Manage Medication
Managing Neurological Disorders
Enhancing Mental Health
Preventing (Vaccination, Protection, Falls, Research/Mapping)
Raise awareness
Caregiving Support
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
General and Family Medicine
Pediatrics
Psychiatry
India
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After losing son to rare disease, woman creates project to help mothers with children with special needs
CAREGIVING
COMMUNICATION: Communicating, whether by speaking, listening, or other means
Social interaction
Neuromuscular Disorders
Strategy/Tip
Social Media
Tremors
Muscle cramps or spasms
Stiffness or rigidity (difficulty moving)
Paralysis of the legs and lower body
Muscle weakness
Loss of balance
Trouble with fine motor skills (e.g., writing, buttoning clothes)
Numbness or tingling in the extremities
Twitching or involuntary movements (myoclonus)
Seizures
Enhancing health literacy
Building Supportive Community Relationships
Promoting inclusivity and social integration
Enhancing Mental Health
Preventing (Vaccination, Protection, Falls, Research/Mapping)
Raise awareness
Caregiving Support
General and Family Medicine
Neurology
Pediatrics
Psychiatry
Brazil
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172
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2365
Student designs sensory pod inspired by autistic son
CAREGIVING
COMMUNICATION: Communicating, whether by speaking, listening, or other means
Attend Concerts/Performances
Autism
Strategy/Tip
Assistive Daily Life Device (to help ADL)
Irritability or anger outbursts
Panic attacks
Racing thoughts
Feelings of guilt or worthlessness
Fatigue
Promoting self-management
Building Supportive Community Relationships
Promoting inclusivity and social integration
Enhancing Mental Health
Improving Speech and Communication
Preventing (Vaccination, Protection, Falls, Research/Mapping)
Raise awareness
Caregiving Support
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
General and Family Medicine
Pediatrics
Psychiatry
United Kingdom
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Project Emma: a collaborative development of wearable technology for restoring hand control in Parkinson's Disease
Drawing
Painting
Writing (letters, songs, peoms)
Parkinson's Disease
Assistive Daily Life Device (to help ADL)
Body-Worn solutions (Clothing, accessories, shoes, sensors...)
AI algorithm
Tremors
Stiffness or rigidity (difficulty moving)
Restoring mobility
Managing Neurological Disorders
To improve Treatment/Therapy
Neurology
United Kingdom
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Endometriosis patient creates Noha, a wearable non invasive device to relief period cramps and period pain
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Ronaldo Cohin, father of a child with autism and a Computer Science student, created the Jade Autism app.
COMMUNICATION: Communicating, whether by speaking, listening, or other means
Autism
App (Including when connected with wearable)
Enhancing health literacy
Promoting self-management
Managing Neurological Disorders
Building Supportive Community Relationships
Promoting inclusivity and social integration
Enhancing Mental Health
Improving Speech and Communication
To improve Treatment/Therapy
General and Family Medicine
Neurology
Pediatrics
Psychiatry
Brazil
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