- Vestibular and auditory disorders
- Ophthalmology and Eye Disorders
- Balance, Gait, and Falls Prevention
- Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery
- Botulinum Toxin and Related Neurological Disorders
- Cerebral Venous Sinus Thrombosis
- Hemoglobinopathies and Related Disorders
- Iron Metabolism and Disorders
- Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes
- Emergency and Acute Care Studies
- Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
- Intensive Care Unit Cognitive Disorders
- Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders
- Prenatal Screening and Diagnostics
- Acute Ischemic Stroke Management
University of Maryland, Baltimore
2022-2025
Committee on Publication Ethics
2024
St. Agnes Hospital
1993-2009
Saint Agnes Hospital
1993-2009
Sickle cell disease (SCD) affects 1 in every 350 newborns the United States. Children with SCD are at risk for impaired postural control. The purpose of this study was to explore if children have control as compared age- and sex-matched controls. Twenty-eight between ages 6 17 years were recruited including Posturography measures included Limits Stability (LOS) Modified Clinical Test Sensory Interaction Balance (mCTSIB) testing balance measured using Bruininks-Oseretsky Motor Proficiency,...
Background Repetitive task practice reduces mean upper extremity motor impairment in populations of patients with chronic stroke, but individual response is highly variable. A method to predict meaningful reduction training based on biomarkers and other data collected prior an intervention needed establish realistic rehabilitation goals effectively allocate resources. Objectives To identify prognostic factors better understand the biological substrate for reductions arm repetitive among (≥6...
Introduction: Promotion of early mobility is part an ongoing effort to mitigate the iatrogenic effects hospitalization. To assist with mobilization efforts, nursing departments hire technicians (MTs). However, little known about whether hospital units that MTs have increased rates patient mobilization. Purpose: The aim this retrospective study was determine in academic medical setting hired MT had greater improvements compared similar did not MT. Methods: Two levels care-matched pairs were...
Dizziness is a common problem in older adults. Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo cause of vertigo, especially Treatment can be effective and safe this population.
Balance, Falls, and Functional Activity Balance is a popular topic in rehabilitation research today. complex process, defining the balance impairments specific to an individual can be intricate. The ultimate failure, fall, devastating for older adults. Currently, falls are major health issue adults getting attention from government agencies, such as Centers Disease Control Prevention. Safety of Seniors Act 2007 (§ .845) was passed 2008 authorizes new programs fall prevention. Identifying...