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Daily Archives: April 24, 2005

Obstacles facing stem cell research

Reaching the point where society can reap the potential benefits of stem cells will take time. Researchers face a number of major challenges as...

Stem cells in use: Current treatments

Although they're not a cure for any condition, stem cells can assist in the treatment of certain conditions. Despite the fact that stem cell...

Types of stem cells: From embryos to adults

Although they're not a cure for any condition, stem cells can assist in the treatment of certain conditions. Despite the fact that stem cell...

Various Cell-Based Therapies of SCI

Not all stem cells are created equal. The potential for stem cells to differentiate into other specialized cells changes as an embryo develops. Stem...

What are Schwann Cells?

Description of Schwann Cells provided by Inner Learning Online. Larger axons passing through Peripheral nerves commonly are enclosed in sheaths called "Schwann cells."...

Legal Forms & Issues

Spinal Cord Injury Legal Issues, Legal Issues, & A Few Law Firms News & Information InjuryBoard.com - Spinal Cord Injury Legal & Health News InjuryBoard.com scours the...

Social Security Disability Benefits

When to apply: You should apply as soon as you become disabled. If you apply for Social Security, Disability benefits will not begin until the...

What lies ahead- Possible uses

Potential uses for stem cells could someday extend far beyond bone marrow and blood transplants. Stem cells may help to: Replace diseased cells. Form new tissues. Develop...

Coping skills

An accident that results in paralysis is a life-changing event, whether you've lost movement in your legs and lower body or all four extremities....

Treatment

Fifty years ago, a spinal cord injury was usually fatal. Today, there's still no way to reverse damage to the spinal cord. But advances...