Tag: Medical Research
Containing the Damage of Spinal Cord Injuries
Nerve cell proteins may help reduce Disability in days after injury
WEDNESDAY, March 17 (HealthDayNews) -- New findings from animal studies on nerve cell proteins...
Awareness key in campaign
Richmond's Samantha Siu hasn't let a wheelchair slow her down.
The mother of four is a volunteer and ambassador with the Rick Hansen Man in...
Town sets the wheels in motion
Brighton is preparing to join communities in every province and territory in Canada on Sunday, June 13, for the Rick Hansen Wheels In Motion.
On...
Local scientist’s work may aid with paralysis, head injuries
A local researcher has advanced the search for cures for Central Nervous System injuries by using a naturally occurring substance produced in the body...
Findings on Nerve Cell Proteins Show Promise for Reducing Disability
New findings in animals suggest a potential treatment to minimize Disability after spinal cord and other nervous system injuries, say neuroscientists.
Newswise — New findings...
Reduced scarring helps nerves grow through spinal injuries
HOUSTON -- Infusing a naturally occurring anti-scarring agent called decorin into the damaged spinal cords of rats suppresses key molecules that block nerve Regeneration...
Adult Stem Cells, and Other Sources, Showing Promise
SAN FRANCISCO, California, MARCH 6, 2004 (Zenit.org).- As debates continue over cloning and use of human embryos, progress is being made in the far...
A designer gets to grips with disability
Daniel Brown refuses to let paralysis depress him. In fact, says Marisol Grandón, his work has taken him in a new direction
Daniel Brown is...
New study directs stem cell growth
A recent study by Yale researchers has determined a new, more effective technique for guiding the development of neuronal cells by manipulating the Environment...
Grant to aid spinal cord study
A team of scientists at Robarts Research Institute has been awarded nearly $1 million to accelerate its work on finding new ways to treat...
