Yearly Archives: 2004
Iraqi Child’s Life In Balance
12-year-old Paralyzed by Accidental Mortar Being Evacuated to USA
BETHESDA, Md., Jan. 22 /PRNewswire/ -- A U.S. mortar attack that hit the wrong target has...
GASTRIC EMPTYING IN SPINAL CORD INJURY PATIENTS
Little is known about the gastric effects of spinal cord injury (SCI). There have been few studies on the gastric emptying half-time (GET1/2) of...
Appendicitis in Patients with Spinal Cord Injury.
In general, patients with appendicitis present with a reliable set of signs and symptoms that facilitate early diagnosis. Prompt surgical treatment usually results in...
A Little History about Mark & dreamblvr.com
Most people begin by telling some tragic story about paralysis. The tragic part often happens after the injury.
During high school, I had a teacher...
Voices of Conflict; Voices of Healing – Book
Thirty years ago, I had a car accident that rendered me quadriplegic. As you can imagine, this one moment changed everything. One week later,...
The Kresge Foundation Awards Jewish a $1.5 Million Challenge Grant for Frazier Rehab
Louisville, KY… The Kresge Foundation has awarded Jewish Hospital HealthCare Services (JHHS) a $1.5 million challenge grant to aid in the completion of Frazier...
My Personal Thoughts on Sex and Dating
At the age of twenty when I first had my injury, like most men I was very concerned about my sex life. I had...
When spinal cord injury affects the bowel
Neurogenic bowel is a frequent problem for patients with spinal cord injury. With planning and care, however, you can help them regain control over...
A kiss to remember
If you’re the least bit modest, then a short hospital stay will send you over the edge unless of course you’ve crossed that line...
Spinal Cord Regeneration
For successful Regeneration to occur following spinal cord injury, several things must happen. First, damaged nerve cells and supporting cells must survive or be...
