Within an operating room, surgeons sometimes notice little things that they wish they could do better. A change that could improve the medical outcome or the patient’s post-op convalescence is not to be ignored.
Helping those with memory loss and their caregivers showcase their artistic creativity will continue to thrive thanks to a recent donation. Art Express received a $2,000 donation from the Fat Ass 5K , an event that raises funds for a wide variety of charitable causes in the Springfield, Illinois area. Art Express is one of the Beyond the Medical Center programs hosted by the Dale and Deborah Smith Center for Alzheimer’s Research and Treatment, helping those with Alzheimer’s and related dementia through the therapeutic effects of art expression. Art Express also received a donation in 2019
Written By: Adam Reid, MD, FACS, Assistant Professor, Surgery, Bariatric Surgeon Happy New Year! 2020 is here and our Earth has initiated another journey around the Sun! Many of us may interpret the start of a new year as an opportunity to reflect, give thanks, dream, resolve conflict, set goals, and rejuvenate. Traditionally, resolutions have become part of our entrance into a new year. Resolutions are defined as “firm decisions to do or not do something”. According to Statista, four of the top five popular New Year’s resolutions for 2020 involve improving one’s health. These include eat
As the prevalence of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) appears to be on the rise, researchers like Diana Sarko, PhD, are dedicating their time to finding better therapies. She’s looking at how children with autism can use interactive robots, or social robots, to improve their communication skills and decrease anxiety. Social robots are a special type of robot that combine human-like characteristics with the control, predictability and simplicity of a robot. The controlled robotic interactions often generate less frustration among individuals with ASD. “Individuals with ASD also see the world as
