The quest for a cure: Stem cells’ potential for 10 vexing illnesses
With President Barack Obama's recent lifting of the ban on federal funding for embryonic stem cell research, scientists now have new prospects for developing...
Avon Lake grad fights through spinal cord injury
Avon Lake High School grad Keith Concar wanted to help the victims of Hurricane Katrina, but while volunteering near New Orleans in 2006, he...
Researcher use brain interface to post to Twitter
In early April, Adam Wilson posted a status update on the social networking Web site Twitter - just by thinking about it.
Just 23 characters...
US lifts some restrictions on embryonic stem cells
When President Barack Obama eased limits on taxpayer-funded embryonic stem cell research, the big question became how far scientists could go. Friday, the government...
High school seniors with disabilities get helping hand in job market
David Renz works as a manager at Ownbey Enterprises even though he uses a wheelchair because of a spinal cord injury from a fall...
Nonprofit to Open Florida Facility for Spinal Cord Injury Patients
Patient necessity in southeast US affects innovative center
SANFORD, FL – A promising new resource with a proven methodology of recovery is now available for...
A Father’s Quest to Cure His Daughter
Stem cell research has been getting a lot of attention lately. Last month, President Obama lifted the Bush administration’s strict limits on human embryonic stem cell research.
Spinal patient spins a comeback
Therapy "a 24/7 job": Ten years after a skiing accident, Leah Potts stays driven.
Ten years ago, Leah Potts was a patient at Craig Hospital,...
PossAbilities participating in the Run Through Redlands
For the second straight year, the Run Through Redlands is teaming up with PossAbilities to welcome wheelchair athletes to the events.
A community outreach program...
Magnesium Improves Function After Spinal Cord Injury
Improves motor function and spares white matter
MONDAY, April 13 (HealthDay News) -- Magnesium treatment shortly after spinal cord injury in rats improves motor function...
