Tag: Drugs and Medication
Spinal Cord Nerve Cells Receive a Boost
Newswise — Two studies presented at the 129th annual meeting of the American Neurological Association in Toronto describe substances that could help protect nerve...
University of Florida researchers reveal secret lives of genes during spinal injury
The body attempts to heal a damaged spinal cord in much the same way it repairs skin after simple cuts and scrapes, an insight...
What is spasticity and neuropathic pain?
Spinal cord injury disconnects the brain from the spinal cord below the injury site. The spinal cord below the injury site does not...
Does recovery occur after spinal cord injury?
Many doctors tell patients and families that recovery does not occur after spinal cord injury. This is not true. Recovery is the rule, not...
What are general medical concerns with SCI?
As a person with a disability who uses a wheelchair, you have additional health concerns. For example you must work harder to maintain...
Democrats, Republicans on stem cell research
Democrats and Republicans view the stem cell debate very differently.
Earlier this week, Ron Reagan, son of the late president, addressed the Democratic National Convention...
The Evolution of Cervical Disc Surgery
ORLANDO, Fla.,/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- PainCare Holdings, Inc. (Amex: PRZ) is proud to present an industry introspective entitled "The Evolution of Cervical Disc Surgery" authored by...
MRI Technique Used to Detect Early Signs of Multiple Sclerosis
An innovative study at Robarts Research Institute provides early evidence that hospital MRI scanners can be used to detect distinct brain cell abnormalities that...
Senator Pushes Adult Stem Cells
A Senate hearing on stem cells generated heated discussions Wednesday despite the best efforts of the senator in charge.
Sen. Sam Brownback (R-Kansas) opened the...
Antibody Block Helps Regenerate Spinal Cord
An Antibody treatment that neutralizes a nerve growth inhibitor has repaired damaged spinal cords in rats and could do the same in humans.
Researcher Lisa...
