Magnesium efficacy in a rat spinal cord injury model Laboratory investigation
Object: Magnesium has been shown to have neuroprotective properties in short-term spinal cord injury (SCI) studies. The authors evaluated the efficacy of magnesium, methylprednisolone,...
Back, Neck and Spine Injuries Stemming from Auto Accidents
-- Recent estimates released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration state that approximately 80 injuries are sustained per 100 miles traveled. --
Everyday, car...
By Shutting Down Inflammation, Agent Reverses Damage From Spinal Cord Injury In Preclinical Studies
ScienceDaily (Apr. 1, 2009) — Researchers at Georgetown University Medical Center (GUMC) have been able to speed recovery and substantially reduce damage resulting from...
Therapeutic Hypothermia Is Promising Strategy To Minimize Tissue Damage
Recognition of the benefits of cooling strategies to protect the brain and spinal cord after traumatic injury has led to a wealth of cutting...
Neuralstem’s Human Stem Cells Integrate into Nervous System of Rats with Animal Model of...
Make Synaptic Contact with Host Motor Neurons
ROCKVILLE, Md., March 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Transplanted human neural stem cells (hNSCs) developed by Neuralstem, Inc. (NYSE Alternext...
Stem Cell-ebration
By wide majorities, Americans love stem cell research. According to Gallup numbers 64% find it morally acceptable, and 52% support easing the restrictions or...
Tackling spinal cord injuries
Dr. Ragnarsson is a physiatrist (specialist in physical medicine and rehabilitation) and professor and chairman of the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine at Mount Sinai....
Molecules Self-assemble To Provide New Therapeutic Treatments
ScienceDaily (Feb. 22, 2009) — Researchers in the laboratory of Samuel I. Stupp at Northwestern University have an interesting approach for tackling some major...
Air Bags, Seat Belts Important In Preventing Spine Fractures
In 2007, there were over 6 million motor vehicle accidents in the United States, and of those, 2.5 million were injured and more than...
Look before you dive
THE dangers of diving into shallow water have been highlighted with a timely warning from Health Minister Daniel Andrews.
Announcing funding for a new X-ray...
