MouthPad^ by Augmental
The MouthPad^ reimagines the traditional computer mouse. It enables hands-free control of digital devices — including computers, tablets, and smartphones — using tongue and...
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"...
Grasp Force Assistance via Throttle-Based Wrist Angle Control on a Robotic Hand Orthosis for...
A team of researchers unveiled a promising wearable robotic device designed to help people with cervical spinal cord injuries regain stronger and more functional...
Scientists Develop a Low-Cost Device to Make Cell Therapy Safer for Spinal Cord Injury...
Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology reported a significant advance that could improve the safety and effectiveness of stem-cell therapies for spinal cord injuries. One...
Neuralink’s first human brain implant in a person with paralysis
In January 2024, Elon Musk announced that Neuralink had successfully implanted its brain-computer interface (BCI) into its first human participant. The recipient was later...
Spasticity Identified as a Predictor of Motor Recovery After Severe SCI
Traditionally, spasticity has often been viewed primarily as a complication of spinal cord injury. It can cause muscle stiffness, involuntary contractions, discomfort, and functional...
How Gut Bacteria Influence Spinal Cord Injury Recovery Research
Spinal cord injury–induced gut dysbiosis influences neurological recovery partly through short-chain fatty acids
A December 2023 Nature article revealed a major discovery: spinal cord injury...
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....
