Tag: Medical Research
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...
Early Scan Helps Spinal Injury Recovery
MONDAY, Oct. 4 (HealthDayNews) -- Early magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of spinal cord injuries can help doctors identify patients who would benefit from surgery,...
Le Pismo Dunes Endurance Beach Race
On October 23 and 24, 2004 the Central Coast Motorcycle Association (CCMA) is hosting a special and unique fundraiser motorcycle and ATV race at...
What research is being done?
Research on trauma-related disorders such as SCI focuses on increasing scientific understanding of how changes in molecules, cells, and their complex interactions determine the...
Mice regrow damaged spinal cord
Scar block encourages nerves in spine to regenerate.
Damaged spinal cords in mice have been encouraged to grow back by blocking a scar-causing molecule. The...
Choosing a Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation Hospital
Choosing a Rehabilitation facility for someone who has had a catastrophic injury is one of the most important and difficult decisions you may face....
Only 11% of US population opposes Stem Cell Research
Those Favoring Stem Cell Research Increases to a 73 to 11 Percent Majority
A good issue for the Democrats
In 2001, a Harris Poll reported that...
Recipient of Christopher Reeve Paralysis Foundation Quality of Life Grant
The Transverse Myelitis Association Named Recipient of Christopher Reeve Paralysis Foundation Quality of Life Grant
The Christopher Reeve Paralysis Foundation (CRPF) announced today that The...
Reagan and P-I wrong about stem cells
One of the primary responsibilities of any editorial is to get the facts right. Unfortunately, the Seattle Post-Intelligencer's editorial extolling Ron Reagan's speech at...
ATP plays large role in spinal cord injury
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 (UPI) -- Adenosine triphosphate, which provides energy for the body's cells, plays a major role in spinal cord injuries by killing...
