The University of Louisville School of Nursing has received a $792,000 grant to create a comprehensive nursing informatics education program. The program will prepare students for the increasing use of technology in healthcare and provide continuing education for practicing nurses.
A new generation of implanted devices has shown astounding improvements in survival, quality of life, reduced complications, and device durability in patients with heart failure. The newer devices have a higher success rate, allowing patients to walk longer distances and improving their overall well-being.
Researchers are exploring a groundbreaking method that uses electrical stimulation and exercise to enable paralyzed individuals to walk. The technique, inspired by recent breakthroughs in animal studies, shows promise for those with complete spinal cord injuries.