Good News Notes: “For families impacted by disabilities, Molly’s House offers rest. A three-bedroom guest home within minutes of Northeast Georgia Medical Center and Tender Ones Therapy Services, the space was created by Ryan and Abigail Burle to offer respite to families who, like themselves, travel far and wide for specialized services. As parents of…
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A Paralyzed Man’s Brain Waves Converted to Speech in a World-First Breakthrough
Good News Notes: “In a world first, US researchers have developed a neuroprosthetic device that successfully translated the brain waves of a paralyzed man into complete sentences, according to a scientific paper published Thursday. “This is an important technological milestone for a person who cannot communicate naturally,” said David Moses, a postdoctoral engineer at the University…
Music therapy helps Parkinson’s patients reconnect mind with muscles
Good News Notes: “Care providers are now turning to music to help people with Parkinson’s Disease improve their quality of life. With the help of a certified music therapist, pairing rhythms with exercise can help patients regain some movement and possibly slow down the progression of the disease, experts said. In the ballroom of the Clara…
Joe Burrow Heisman speech inspired donations to Ohio charity
Good News Notes: “Joe Burrow’s Heisman Trophy acceptance speech has inspired hundreds of thousands of dollars in donations to a food pantry in the Louisiana State quarterback’s Ohio hometown.” “The effort started on Facebook on Sunday, with the pledges topping $360,000 to the Athens County Food Pantry. Many donations have come from Louisiana.” “When Burrow…