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World record rower Gus McKechnie from Southampton set to take part in new wheelchair race – Daily Echo

Daily Echo World record rower Gus McKechnie from Southampton set to take part in new wheelchair raceDaily EchoHE'S the Hampshire man who has completed 11 marathons, set two world records, and trekked on Mont Blanc. Gus McKechnie from Southampton suffers from hemiparesis – a type of cerebral palsy – but is determined to fulfill his […]

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Feature: Cuba's neuro-rehabilitation center for children gives hope to families – Xinhua

Feature: Cuba's neuro-rehabilitation center for children gives hope to familiesXinhuaCerebral palsy is the most common condition. They have also treated quadriparesis, hemiparesis, spastic diplegia, arthrogryposis and cranial traumas. The institution was founded in 2003 after a nationwide study of the neurological needs of Cuban children.and more »

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Post-stroke patients reach terra firma with exosuit technology – Harvard School of Engineering and Applied Sciences

Harvard School of Engineering and Applied Sciences Post-stroke patients reach terra firma with exosuit technologyHarvard School of Engineering and Applied SciencesIn about 80 percent of patients post-stroke, it is typical that one limb loses its ability to function normally — a clinical phenomenon called hemiparesis. And even patients who recover walking mobility during rehabilitation retain […]

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Badminton player recovers from paralysis, day after stroke – The New Indian Express

The New Indian Express Badminton player recovers from paralysis, day after strokeThe New Indian ExpressThe patient was found to have an acute stroke with left-sided hemiparesis “We did an MRI scan of his brain and he was diagnosed with an ischemic stroke,” says the doctor. Since the patient was presented to the doctors within four […]

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Complications and Management of Coagulation Disorders in Leukemia Patients – Oncology Nurse Advisor

Oncology Nurse Advisor Complications and Management of Coagulation Disorders in Leukemia PatientsOncology Nurse AdvisorThe review covers case studies of GK, a 39-year-old woman with pre-B-Cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia, whose super sagittal sinus thrombosis led to tonic-clonic seizures and right-sided hemiparesis; RM, a 28-year-old woman with acute myeloid leukemia …

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Student to meet 'Walking Dead' talent on cruise – The Hillsdale Daily News

The Hillsdale Daily News Student to meet 'Walking Dead' talent on cruiseThe Hillsdale Daily NewsHe suffers from left-sided hemiparesis, meaning, the left side of his body is weaker than the right. He walks with a limp as a result. “And then he was diagnosed with hydrocephalus [so] he has a VP shunt, and he's had […]

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Dorchester record-breaker takes on 'iconic' south-coast event – Dorset Echo

Dorset Echo Dorchester record-breaker takes on 'iconic' south-coast eventDorset EchoGus, who works in customer service at Ordnance Survey, was born with Hemiparesis – a type of Cerebral Palsy, but his competitive spirit has enabled him to battle back against his disability. Having completed 11 marathons, set two world records on a …

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