Good News Notes: “In a renewed hope for patients with Parkinson’s, who often experience tremors through their body, a Swedish engineer has created a suit that can help them significantly reduce such tremors using electronic stimulation. According to makerfairerome.eu, the Exopulse Mollii Suit can improve mobility for people affected by a stroke, Cerebral Palsy, or Parkinson’s disease. How?…
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Therapy dog Buddy visits NYC essential workers
Good News Notes: “He may be out of a job, but he’s still one of the hardest-working hounds in New York. Buddy, a licensed therapy dog who lives with owner Michael Gill in Manhattan, has reinvented himself as a furry freelancer since his regular volunteer gig with the Caring Canines program at Memorial Sloan Kettering…
Reducing urinary protein for patients with rare kidney disease slows kidney decline
Good News Notes: “Reducing the amount of protein in the urine of patients with focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS), a rare disease in which scar tissue forms on the parts of the kidneys that filter waste from the blood, can significantly slow declines in kidney function and extend time before patients’ kidneys fail, a new analysis…
D.C. firefighter uses bagpipes to give a welcome pause from pandemic
Good News Notes: “The lone bagpiper, dressed in blue jeans, a flannel shirt and a baseball cap, stood beneath a flagpole in front of a hospital. He played “God Bless America.” Five nurses in scrubs listened nearby, one lying on her back in the green grass, soaking in the sun. They work at MedStar Montgomery…
Regular exercise can help protect from severe coronavirus complication
Good News Notes: “When it comes to fighting the coronavirus, exercise is preventative medicine, according to one new study. Regular cardiovascular workouts may help protect future coronavirus patients from developing a severe complication and major cause of death known as acute respiratory distress syndrome, according to research from Zhen Yan of the University of Virginia…
Local Dentist Relies On Therapy Dog Named Smudge To Provide Comfort And Affection During Visits
Good News Notes: “A local dentist’s office is helping patients relax and smile with the help of a therapy dog. Smudge is a popular member of the staff at Steliotes Dental Spa in McMurray. ‘His overwhelming response to our patients has been great,’ Dr. Ted Steliotes of Steliotes Dental Spa said. ‘He’s helped more children…
Hartford Hospital patients have Christmas brightened by the generosity of their staff
Good News Notes: “For patients making extended stays in the oncology wing at Hartford Hospital their Christmas morning was brightened by the generosity and holiday cheer delivered by the staff making their stay a little more comfortable. ‘These guys make it pleasant and keep my spirits up. That’s half the battle,’ said Enjela Vanderford. Vanderford…