Tag: Medical Research
A fine balance
LA JOLLA, CA— Once a toddler has mastered the art of walking, it seems to come naturally for the rest of her life. But...
Protein shown to play a key role in normal development of nervous system
Findings may someday inform treatments for spinal cord, other nerve injuries
A protein that enables nerve cells to communicate with each other plays a key...
Robot suit for rent in Japan to help people walk
TSUKUBA, Japan - A robotic suit that reads brain signals and helps people with mobility problems will be available to rent in Japan for...
Vets help a scrappy canine stay mobile after spinal cord injury with dog wheelchair
When Stella goes for a walk, she draws attention. Most people aren’t used to seeing a dog in a wheelchair.
But for owner Maggie Forbes,...
What’s New in Orthopaedic Rehabilitation – Spinal Cord Injury
Harish Hosalkar, MD, MBMS(Orth), FCPS(Orth), DNB(Orth)1, Jason Hsu, MD1, Nirav K. Pandya, MD1 and Mary Ann Keenan, MD1
The use of systemic Hypothermia for spinal...
U.S. Sen. Harkin- Statement Regarding the Christopher and Dana Reeve Paralysis Act
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tom Harkin (D- IA) delivered the following remarks yesterday on the floor of the Senate urging the adoption of...
Improving schools’ support for children with spinal cord injury
This research study was carried out by the Thomas Coram Research Unit, the Institute of Education at the University of London between January and...
Incredible Athletes
This time of year brings an incredible group of athletes to North Central Washington, but it is not likely that you have ever heard...
Miami Project to Cure Paralysis/ Buoniconti Fund: “You Raise Me Up” and NBC Beijing...
This moving video is about the incredible work being done everyday at the Miami Project To Cure Paralysis, the world's largest spinal cord injury research center, as we work toward achieving our goal....a CURE for paralysis.
Defining Moment: Miami Project to Cure Paralysis
Inspirational video about the Miami Project to Cure Paralysis, the largest spinal cord injury research center in the world, narrated by Bob Costas.
