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MSU researcher helps develop computer game for Ugandan children recovering from cerebral malaria

The computer program Captain's Log ­- originally used with individuals diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, brain injuries or learning disabilities -- is being adapted to rehabilitate Ugandan children who are survivors of cerebral malaria. Michael Boivin, a Michigan State University associate professor of neurology and ophthalmology and of psychiatry, and Bruno Giordani, a University of Michigan associate professor of psychiatry, are leading the project.

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