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Brain-computer interface to restore speech named award winner

A neurosurgeon and his team from the University of California (UC) Davis Health have won The Herbert Pardes Clinical Research Excellence Award — given by the nonprofit Clinical Research Forum — for their work on a brain-computer interface that translates brain signals into speech with greater than 95% accuracy.

Why it’s good to have a backup wheelchair

We didn’t realize how much my husband Todd’s comfort depended on his custom-fit power wheelchair until he had to go without it. A few weeks ago, Todd, who has ALS, decided to order a new wheelchair after finding out that his 11-year-old Permobil C300 isn’t fully compatible…

MDA Clinical & Scientific Conference starts on March 16

Note: This story has been updated March 6, 2025, to correct a quote from Mindy Henderson, MDA vice president of disability outreach and empowerment. The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) is once again hosting its annual gathering, the MDA Clinical & Scientific Conference. The 2025 event will take place…