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....
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...
Researchers Discover Key Mechanism Behind Scar Formation After Spinal Cord Injury
A major August 2023 spinal cord injury research story focused on the biology of scar tissue formation after injury—one of the biggest barriers to...
Delta Flight Products to Feature New Seat Prototype for Passengers with Reduced Mobility at...
At next week’s annual Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX) in Hamburg, Germany, Delta Flight Products (DFP) will debut a full prototype of a first-of-its kind...
Global Accessibility Awareness Day
Join an event or webinar, and engage in the discussion of how to make the internet more accessible to all, including a wide range...
Synapse Biomedical Wins New Approval for Diaphragm Pacing System to Free Patients from Ventilators
A major April 2023 development for the spinal cord injury community came with the announcement that Synapse Biomedical received FDA premarket approval for its...
Advancement in ReWalk Technology Achieves FDA Clearance as Only Personal Exoskeleton to Enable Use...
This March 2023 announcement marked an important practical milestone in spinal cord injury mobility technology. ReWalk Personal Exoskeleton received FDA clearance for use on...
