Yearly Archives: 2009
Restoring More Functions After Neurological Injury With The Help Of Tailored Physical Therapy
New research suggests a tailored approach to physical therapy after a neurological injury such as a stroke, traumatic brain injury or spinal cord injury...
A story of survival
On Aug. 4, 2007, Christine Kent was the victim of a horrible crime that has left her changed forever. On that date, Kent was...
Spinal Cord Injury Patients Demonstrate Progress after Stem Cell Therapy at the XCell-Center
The XCell-Center has released results from a follow-up study of 115 spinal cord injury patients treated with autologous bone marrow stem cells. Overall, nearly...
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....
