Yearly Archives: 2008
Device puts steering at the tip of the tongue
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A new device that uses a tiny magnet can help disabled people steer a wheelchair or operate a computer using only...
Superman’s battle with George Bush … and his legacy of hope to millions
Film star Christopher Reeve was best known for playing Superman until he was paralysed from the neck down after a riding accident in 1995....
Bladder Cancer In Spinal Cord Injury Patients
ORLANDO, FL (UroToday.com) - Finally, University of California at Irvine investigators retrospectively evaluated 32/1319 (2.4%) SCI patients who developed bladder cancer that was detected...
UBC researchers believe new helmet could prevent spine injuries
Helmets are supposed to protect the head, but researchers at the University of British Columbia say their Pro-Neck-Tor helmet can also protect the spine.
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First stem cell trials might start in O.C.
An Irvine company could be the first to win federal approval for clinical trials.
A tiny start-up company in Irvine has a shot at becoming...
Brain and Spinal Cord Injury Center
BrainandSpinalCord.org is a resource for those looking for information about brain and spinal cord injuries.
Business Coach and Life Coach – Bill Cawley
In this video, motivational speaker and peak performance coach Bill Cawley introduces himself and tells the story of his recovery following a life-changing accident 15 years ago.
Medicaid and Medicare: What's it all mean?
Jason Lazarus, a financial planner from Orlando, FL, explains the differences between Medicaid and Medicare.
Ed Leatherman at Shepherd Center
Shepherd Center spinal cord injury patient Edward Leatherman talks about his experience at Shepherd Center.
Kevin Everett recovers, reaches out
Mornings are the worst time for Kevin Everett. That's when the pain is at its most intense, when he's reminded that things probably will...
