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Kowalske elected President of the Association of Academic Physiatrists
Karen Kowalske, M.D., Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, has been elected President of the Association of Academic Physiatrists (AAP), an international organization of physiatry professionals dedicated to improving patient care by advancing the specialty through research and education.
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Cerebral Palsy Specialist Kim Appointed Chair of PM&R
Heakyung Kim, M.D., a physician-investigator known for research and treatment of cerebral palsy in children, has been appointed Professor and Chair of the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R). Dr. Kim, who joined UTSW on May 1, holds the Kimberly-Clark Distinguished Chair in Mobility Research.
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Break the Silence of Aphasia with Specialized Speech-language Rehab
Aphasia occurs as a result of damage to the speech centers of the brain; approximately 180,000 people are diagnosed each year in the U.S. – three times the rate of Parkinson’s disease diagnoses.
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Helping Those with a Rare Disease Find the Right Treatment
Dr. Bertrand had lived with symptoms for decades before she was diagnosed. Credit: Traci Schwomeyer, Metroplex Headshots
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Program offers help for those suffering long after a COVID-19 infection
Stephen Lummus knew he was putting himself at risk when he went to New York last year to help beleaguered hospital workers during the COVID-19 surge. “This could be the last time you see your family,” he remembered thinking.
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Life After Coronavirus: PM&R Helps Patients Beat Muscle Weakness, Brain Fog
A COVID-19 patient who is hospitalized for about a week can lose about 12% of their muscle strength. Our PM&R team can help patients restore muscle, lung, and brain function.