Jarod Roland, MD, Washington University School of Medicine (IMAGE)

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Jarod Roland, MD, Washington University School of Medicine

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Medical resident Jarod Roland, MD, tries out a device that detects electrical activity in his brain and causes his hand to open and close in response to brain signals. A new study shows that this device can help chronic stroke patients recover some control over their paralyzed limbs.

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Leuthardt lab

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