A congressman wasn’t allowed on a flight — because of his wheelchair
Wheelchairs powered by lithium-ion batteries are growing in popularity, but airline workers have mistakenly prevented some passengers, including Rep. Jim Langevin, from boarding planes
When...
‘Gigi & Nate’ Review: A Tender Bond
As far as by-the-book, feel-good dramas go, “Gigi & Nate” has a fail-safe formula, designed to jerk tears and warm hearts. The film tells...
Untapped potential of stem cells could aid repair of spinal cord damage
Scientists at the Francis Crick Institute have identified a group of latent stem cells that respond to injury in the central nervous system of...
180 Medical Announces Celebrating 20th Anniversary as a Company
180 Medical, a leading nationwide supplier of home-delivered catheters and ostomy supplies is celebrating its 20th corporate anniversary on August 27th, 2022.
On August 27th,...
IndyCar racer Sam Schmidt was left paralyzed following an accident in 2000. Now, he’s...
Since he was a child, Sam Schmidt had dreamt of racing at the Indianapolis 500.
In 1997, that dream became a reality, as Schmidt made...
SCI Neurostimulation Research at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
Research led by Monica Perez, PhD, uses a noninvasive neurostimulation treatment to target synaptic connections in the spinal cord. In the process, it improves...
Scientists develop blueprint for turning stem cells into sensory interneurons
The findings represent an important step toward cell therapies to restore sensation in people with spinal cord injuries
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Gigi & Nate (Official Movie Trailer)
https://youtu.be/n_tgQ105coQ
A young man with a bright future suffers a near fatal accident and recreates his new life with the help of an unlikely animal...
Research shows investigational drug fosters nerve repair after injury
Scientists from the University of Birmingham have shown that a brain-penetrating candidate drug currently in development as a cancer therapy can foster regeneration of...
Electrical stimulation could help bowel dysfunction after spinal cord injury
According to the National Spinal Cord Injury Statistical Center, approximately 18,000 new spinal cord injuries occur each year in the United States. Spinal cord...
