Tag: Cure
Rats Regrow Damaged Nerves
The research was supported by the Christopher Reeve Paralysis Foundation, the Miami Project to Cure Paralysis and the Buoniconti Fund.
A combination of therapies helped...
Christopher Reeve Foundation recognizes spinal cord injury research in Israel
Dr. Mike Fainzilber found his inspiration to pursue a cure for paralysis early in life.
The Israeli was deeply affected by the 1976 Israeli commando...
Roll chair, roll film … action
A Hollywood movie producer clears the path for a big-screen retelling of the Rick Hansen story Calgary native Victor Webster is
Mark Gordon, the American...
Toyota Donates Sienna Rampvan to Paralyzed Veterans of America
WASHINGTON, May 18 /PRNewswire/ -- The Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) today received the donation of a 2004 Toyota Sienna Rampvan from Toyota Motor...
Glimmers of hope as scientists continue their search for the ‘next big thing’
Are stem cells the holy grail for medical research?
Donna Chisholm reports on the scientific advances that might help in the battle against disease.
If Dr...
Opening my eyes to life in a chair
They say you should never judge a man until you've walked a mile in his shoes. That's why I found myself in a wheelchair...
Ontario Government Pays Tribute to Canada’s Man in Motion, Rick Hansen
Hansen Recognized for his Outstanding Contributions to Spinal Cord Injury and Disability Awareness
TORONTO, April 29 /CNW/ - Premier Dalton McGuinty and Dr. Marie Bountrogianni,...
Independent Voter Support for Ending Bush Limits on Stem Cell Lines is Strong
WASHINGTON, April 26 /PRNewswire/ -- Two out of three voters in 18 key states support overriding the Bush administration's limits on federal government funding...
International Cooperation to Accelerate Move to Clinical Trials
What are the characteristics of a well-controlled clinical trial for spinal cord injury repair? What type of evidence from animal experiments should be required...
A laurel wreath for Jack
Paralyzed teen finished marathon on stationary bike
The 26-mile Boston Marathon is considered the granddaddy of all marathons where there are hundreds of stories of...
