Friday, October 11, 2024

Open-source project maps the biology of spinal cord injury in unprecedented detail

Scientists at EPFL have achieved a significant research milestone in the field of spinal cord injuries—mapping out the cellular and molecular dynamics of paralysis...

Study identifies drug target to prevent autonomic dysfunction after spinal cord injury

In response to stressful or dangerous stimuli, nerve cells in the spinal cord activate involuntary, autonomic reflexes often referred to as "fight or flight"...

Cortree from Spinal Cord Injury Ontario (SCIO)

Cortree is the premier destination for everyone looking to grow their knowledge, empathy and understanding of living and working with a mobility disability. Cortree’s content,...

Managing Pressure Injuries – Free Course on Cortree from SCIO

Pressure injuries are a health concern for many people with spinal cord injuries and other disabilities. As we age, our level of mobility and...

Developing New Approaches for Spinal Cord Injury

Northwestern Medicine scientists have developed a molecular "scaffold" capable of enhancing electrical activity and growth in neurons, which may prove useful in treating spinal...

Readmissions more likely for wheelchair users after shoulder replacement

Wheelchair users are nearly three times more likely to experience hospital readmission following total shoulder arthroplasty (TSA), according to UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers....

Xbox Continues to Champion the Gaming & Disability Community with New Accessibility Updates

Gaming allows us to experience worlds beyond imagination, share our stories and forge friendships with people across the world. At Xbox we believe that...

Scientists regenerate neurons that restore walking in mice after paralysis from spinal cord injury

Guiding cells to natural target region key to functional recovery In a new study in mice, a team of researchers from UCLA, the Swiss Federal...

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