Albert Einstein Healthcare Network

This study tested a speech therapy technique called 'speech entrainment,' where people with aphasia practice speaking by imitating a model in real time. The goal was to see if this practice helps them speak more clearly and efficiently on their own afterward. Researchers worked w…

This study tested a program where people with aphasia, a language disorder often caused by stroke, learn to train dogs using positive reinforcement. The goal was to see if this activity could improve their confidence, social engagement, and overall well-being. Seventeen participa…

This study tested whether virtual reality (VR) could help reduce phantom limb pain in people who have had leg amputations. Researchers compared two types of VR: one where participants played active leg movement games with a virtual leg, and another where they just watched immersi…

This study tested two different ways to provide palliative care (comfort care) to patients with very advanced liver disease. It compared care from a dedicated palliative care specialist to care from a liver doctor who received special training. The main goal was to see which appr…