Yearly Archives: 2004
Medtronic Announces FDA Approval of Smaller Implantable Drug Pump for Chronic Pain, Severe Spasticity
New programmable pump features greater accuracy, larger reservoirs and longer refill intervals, making treatments more convenient and easier to manage
Medtronic, Inc. (NYSE:MDT), today announced...
Cambridge Opens Embryo Stem Cell Center
LONDON - Cambridge University said Monday it will open a center for human embryonic stem cell research to develop treatments for currently incurable diseases...
Other approaches likely to trump stem cells in Alzheimer’s research, experts say
NEW YORK ---- Despite the high profile that Nancy Reagan and others have given the idea of using embryonic stem cells to treat Alzheimer's...
Senate bill raises hopes of stem cell research proponents
ALBANY, N.Y. -- A state Senate bill drafted in response to former First Lady Nancy Reagan's plea for more stem cell research has raised...
Miracle-Man Pat Rummerfield to challenge Irwindale’s oval
IRWINDALE, Calif. -- Paralyzed from the neck down in a horrendous 135-mile per hour car accident, and all but given up for a life...
How is acute spinal cord injury treated?
Acute spinal cord injury refers to hours or days after spinal cord injury during which continued deterioration or tissue damage may occur. Shortly...
Canadians hear Hansen’s call and help make annual fundraiser a success
VANCOUVER, Jun 16, 2004 (Canada NewsWire via COMTEX) -- Canadians heard the call from Canada's Man In Motion, Rick Hansen, as they came out...
How many people have SCI? Who are they?
Approximately 450,000 people live with SCI in the US. There are about 8,000 new SCIs every year; the majority of them (82%) involve...
Spinal cord injury treatment raises hope
The initial trial of a controversial method for treating spinal cord injuries within two weeks of an accident suggests it may be partly successful....
Court quizzes quadriplegic
Cape Town - Quadriplegic Ian Hamilton, who is claiming R23m in damages from the minister of safety and security, was quizzed in the Cape...
