Monthly Archives: October 2009
Researchers find ways to encourage spinal cord regeneration after injury
Animal research is suggesting new ways to aid recovery after spinal cord injury. New studies demonstrate that diet affects recovery rate and show how...
Presentation of Adult Stem Cell Study Highlights Promising Application of Autologous Stem Cells for...
CALIFORNIA STEM CELL COMPANY TO PRESENT FINDINGS OF ADULT STEM CELL SAFETY AND FEASIBILITY STUDY AT ANNUAL SOCIETY FOR NEUROSCIENCE CONFERENCE
CHICAGO, Oct. 19 /PRNewswire/...
Adult Stem Cells Help Patients With Spinal Cord Injury
A new report by researchers in Portugal and at Wayne State University shows adult stem cells increased mobility and quality of life for spinal...
Antidepressant improves recovery from spine injury
CHICAGO, Oct 18 (Reuters) - A common antidepressant combined with an intensive treadmill training program helped people with partial spinal cord injuries walk better...
Wayne State Study Shows Adult Stem Cell Grafts Help Paralyzed
A new study by a Wayne State University School of Medicine researcher details the outcome of adult stem cell grafts in spinal cord injuries...
Q & A with Garrett Riggs, M.D., Ph.D., about spinal cord Injuries
Garrett Riggs, M.D., Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Neurology at the University of Central Florida in Orlando, Fla., talks about whether retraining neurons can benefit...
Researchers identify promising therapeutic target for central nervous system injuries
Scars can serve as double-edged swords in spinal cord injuries—saving a victim's life, but sealing his or her fate as a paraplegic or quadriplegic....
‘I never danced before this’
Wheelchair troupe helps performers with disabilities gain self-esteem and grace, even as they get their first paid gig - and dream of taking a...
Troops Change Lives With Wheelchair Donations
CONTINGENCY OPERATING BASE BASRA, Iraq, Oct. 14, 2009 – U.S. troops and reconstruction team members in Iraq’s Basra province completed what some say was...
Survey on wheelchair user experiences
Research analysts at UConn invite individuals who use wheelchairs to participate in this survey and share thoughts and opinions pertaining to wheelchair use. Responses...
