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CASA-MS Phase 1 Publications

Comprehensive Study of Severely Affected Multiple Sclerosis

Jakimovski D.  (2022, July 14).  CASA-MS Research Study Update.  [PowerPoint slides].  The Boston Home; Boston, MA.

Jakimovski D, Weinstock-Guttman B, Burnham A, Weinstock Z, Wicks TR, Ramanathan M, Sciortino T, Ostrem M, Suchan C, Dwyer MG, Reilly J, Bergsland N, Schweser F, Kennedy C, Young-Hong D, Eckert SP, Hojnacki D, Benedict RHB, Zivadinov R (2023, Oct). Disability assessment and quantification in people with severely affected multiple sclerosis.  [Poster Presentation].  European Committee for Treatment and Research in Multiple Sclerosis Forum; Milan, Italy.

Weinstock Z, Zivadinov R, Jakimovski D, Burnham A, Wicks T, Ostrem M, Suchan C, Dwyer MG, Reilly J, Bergsland N, Young-Hong D, Weinstock-Guttman B, Benedict RHB.  (2023, Feb).  Cognitive Function in Severely Affected People with Multiple Sclerosis. [Poster Presentation].  Americas Committee for Treatment and Research in Multiple Sclerosis Forum; San Diego, CA.

Weinstock Z, Jaworski III M, Dwyer MG, Jakimovski D, Burnham A, Wicks T, Youngs M, Santivasci C, Cruz S, Gillies J, Suchan C, Bergsland N, Weinstock-Guttman B, Zivadinov R, Benedict RHB.  (in press). Auditory Test of Processing Speed: Preliminary Validation of a Smartphone-based Test of Mental Speed.  Multiple Sclerosis Journal.

Zivadinov R,, Jakimovski D, Burnham A, Weinstock Z, Wicks T, Ramanathan M, Sciortino T, Ostrem M, Suchan C, Dwyer MG, Reilly J, Bergsland N, Schweser F, Kennedy C, Young-Hong D, Eckert S, Hojnacki D, Kuhle J, Benedict RHB, Weinstock-Guttman B.  (2023, Feb).  Comprehensive Assessment of Severely Affected Multiple Sclerosis (CASA-MS) Study. [Poster Presentation].  Americas Committee for Treatment and Research in Multiple Sclerosis Forum; San Diego, CA.

Zivadinov R,, Jakimovski D, Burnham A, Weinstock Z, Wicks T, Ramanathan M, Sciortino T, Ostrem M,  Suchan C, Dwyer MG, Reilly J, Bergsland N, Schweser F, Kennedy C, Young-Hong D, Eckert S, Hojnacki D, Benedict RHB, Weinstock-Guttman B.  (2023, Oct). Gray matter damage explains severe disability in multiple sclerosis (MS): Results from the Comprehensive Assessment of Severely Affected MS (CASA-MS) study.  [Poster Presentation].  European Committee for Treatment and Research in Multiple Sclerosis Forum; Milan, Italy.

 

The Boston Home Institute Recent Publications


Assistive Technology for People with Neurodegenerative Disorders: Clinical Assessment, Intervention, and Accessibility Considerations
Alex Burnham, MS, CCC-SLP, MSCS
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Braintree
40th Annual Neurorehabilitation Conference, November 17, 2019

Assistive Technology for Progressive Deficits in Communication and Access People with Advanced Multiple Sclerosis: Case Studies in Iterative Design (REH01) 
Alexander Burnham, MS, CCC -SLP, MSCS 
CMSC 2020

Predictors of Improvement in Respiratory Function Following Resistive Inspiratory Muscle Training in Advanced Multiple Sclerosis (REH02) 

Alexander Burnham, MS, CCC, SLP, MSCS c *, Lisa Doyle, PT, DPT a , Min H. Huang, PT, PhD b, Donna Fry, PT, PhD, CHC b,  Nathan Houston, PT, DPTa , Keelin Shea, PT, DPTa , Hannah Smith, PT, DPTa , Mackenzie Kolanda, PT, DPTa , Elizabeth Khitrik, PT, DPTa , Jessica Goode, PT, DPTa , Lauren Wiske, PT, DPTa 
*a Franklin Pierce University, Manchester, New Hampshire; *b University of Michigan-Flint, Flint, MI; *c The Boston Home, Boston, Massachusetts
CMSC 2020

Together Apart: Optimizing AT for People with Advanced MS During the Pandemic (ATPAP-39)
Alex Burnham, MS, CCC-SLP, MSCS
ATiA 2020

Diminished Rate of Acute Hospitalization with Aspiration Pneumonia/Pneumonitis Using Modified Free Water Protocol for People with Advanced MS and Dysphagia
Alexander Burnham, MS, CCC-SLP, MSCS, Helen Hall, RN
The Multiple Sclerosis Brain Conference 2016

Effects of Inspiratory Muscle Training in Advanced Multiple Sclerosis
Min H Huanga, Donna Fryb, Lisa Doylec, Alexander Burnhamd, Nathan Houstonc, Keelin Sheac, Hannah Smithc, Lauren Wiskec, Jessica Goodec, Elizabeth Khitrikc, Mackenzie Kolandac
a. Physical Therapy Department, College of Health Sciences, University of Michigan-Flint, 2157 William S. White Building, 303 E. Kearsley Street, Flint, MI 48502-1950, USA, b. College of Health Sciences, University of Michigan-Flint, 3180 William S. White Building, 303 E. Kearsley Street, Flint, MI 48502-1950, USA, c. Doctor of Physical Therapy Program, Franklin Pierce University, 670 North Commercial Street, Center Tower, Third Floor, Manchester, NH 03101, USA, *d The Boston Home, 2049 Dorchester Ave., Boston, MA 02124, USA
Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders, VOLUME 37, 101492, JANUARY 01, 2020

Effects of Resistive Inspiratory Exercise on Activity Participation, Fatigue, and Respiratory Infections in Persons with Advanced Multiple Sclerosis Living in a Long-Term Care Facility
M.H. HUANG1, A. BURNHAM3, L. DOYLE4, D. FRY2, L. WISKE4, M. KOLANDA4, E. KHITRIK4, J. GOODE4, H. SMITH4, K. SHEA4, N. HOUSTON4
1. Physical Therapy Department, College of Health Sciences, University of Michigan-Flint. Flint, MI, USA; 2. College of Health Sciences, University of Michigan-Flint. Flint, MI, USA; 3. The Boston Home. Boston, MA, USA; 4. Doctor of Physical Therapy Program, Franklin Pierce University. Manchester, NH, USA. 
The Journal of Nursing Home Research Sciences Volume 6, 2020

Cognitive and Social Participation Improvements Following Inspiratory Muscle Training in Persons with Advanced Multiple Sclerosis
Alex Burnham, MS, CCC-SLP, MSCS; Lisa Doyle, PT, MS, DPT, NCS; Min Hui Huang, PT, PhD, NCS; Donna M. Fry, PT, PhD, CHC
Session 4674 ASHA 2019

Inspiratory Muscle Training Enhances Vocal Loudness Without Exacerbating Fatigue in Persons with 
Advanced Multiple Sclerosis: A Pilot Study

Alex Burnham, MS, CCC-SLP, MSCS; Lisa Doyle, PT, MS, DPT, NCS; Min Hui Huang, PT, PhD, NCS; Donna M. Fry, PT, PhD, CHC
Session 4762 ASHA 2019

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