The spinal cord – The brain and body connector
The spinal cord is the all-important switchbox that connects the brain with the body. It's like a big bundle of wires entering a telephone...
UK research centre’s ‘IVF-for-eggs’ plan opens up debate on stem cell research
Leading UK-based Christian charity CARE has expressed concern at the recent Council of Europe decision to continue allowing EU taxpayers' cash to fund embryonic...
Paralysis risk too great for Caracella
COLLINGWOOD footballer Blake Caracella announced his retirement from AFL yesterday after learning he risked possible paralysis if he played again.
Caracella was involved in an...
Magpies’ player in critical condition
Bartlett in serious neck injury
Hawke's Bay Nui Bartlett is in a critical condition after suffering from a serious neck injury sustained in an Air...
Independence Now receives Quality of Life grant from the Christopher Reeve Foundation
Independence Now, an organization that assists people with disabilities to live more independent lives, has been awarded a Quality of Life grant in the...
Ramp offers accessibility
HIBBING — A ramp for someone in a wheelchair can be a lifeline to the world.
For Dylan Nobs, 30, of Hibbing, having a wheelchair...
Banker injured in Spain moved to Atlanta for treatment
(Charlotte, NC-AP) July 31, 2006 - A Charlotte, North Carolina, banker who suffered a severe spine injury during last month's running of the bulls...
Exploring all sides of stem cell debate
The embryonic stem cell debate marches on, from pulpit to politics to Parkinson's patients hoping beyond hope a cure is found.
Lee Sippel, of Fond...
New Israeli patent gets a leg up
For many stroke victims, one of the most debilitating results of their condition is the paralysis of a limb.
For the thousands of Americans who...
Thank You from The Christopher Reeve Action Network
First of all, thank you for your tireless dedication. Without your help, the historic passage of the Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act (H.R. 810)...
