Spinal-cord injury won’t stop local woman
'You almost don't even believe it when you see it. It's amazing — the little recoveries that propel you forward'
AUSABLE FORKS — The night...
Spinal cord processes information just like areas of the brain
Patrick Stroman’s work mapping the function and information processing of the spinal cord could improve treatment for spinal cord injuries.
“Basic physiology books describe the...
Teen overcomes and pushes forward
Like several of his classmates getting ready to graduate in June, John Demcovici ponders what tux to wear to the prom, works through his...
Saskatchewan commits $4.3M to spinal injury research
The Government of Saskatchewan is taking a leadership role too, by committing $4.3 million for a Saskatchewan-based initiative, in partnership with the national Rick...
Young woman turns tragedy into triumph
International Women's Day: Quinn Page Smith devotes life to community accessibility
Turner Valley resident Quinn Page Smith was only 15 when she was faced with...
StemCells, Inc. Initiates World’s First Neural Stem Cell Trial in Spinal Cord Injury
StemCells, Inc. (Nasdaq:STEM) announced today the initiation of a Phase I/II clinical trial of its proprietary HuCNS-SC(R) human neural stem cells in chronic spinal...
Cooking with Cory
In the face of adversity, Cory Parsons not only committed himself to his recovery, but to helping others similarly reach for their dreams.
A motivational...
Weightlifting helps spinal-cord-injured man rebuild body, confidence
John Lee likes to brag about Paul Jones, one of his clients at the gym he operates in back of his home in East...
Chance to walk again
RHIANNON Tracey was told she would never walk again after breaking her neck and three vertebrae on a horror Bali trip.
But 18 months after...
Rule Can Predict Walking Outcomes After Spinal Cord Injury
A new algorithm based on age and sensory and motor scores in four body areas may allow clinicians to predict with great accuracy which...
