Tag: Medical Research

Fund-raiser to aid Stockyards co-owner left paralyzed

On Jan. 9, Mark Wagner was a runner and skier, a man in perfect physical condition. He was a flight captain with US Airways....

Patients teaching doctor history of war

At Walter Reed, he treats amputees, soldiers with brain and spinal injuries from battles in Iraq and Afghanistan WASHINGTON - When the Army doctor walked...

Regenecell

Regenecell was founded with the mission of becoming a leader inthe field - affording patients the very best regenerative treatmentsthat biology and science have...

Vet Travels to Mexico To Receive Stem Cell Treatment

(KABC-TV) - Stem cell therapy is the next frontier in medicine. Scientists hope to someday use stem cells as the ultimate body-repair kit, growing...

Q Therapeutics Wins Biotechnology Innovation Award for 2007

SALT LAKE CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Q Therapeutics, Inc. announced today that it has been awarded the 2007 Utah Innovation Award for Biotechnology/Pharmaceuticals. The award honors Q's...

‘The injury doesn’t change who you are,’ says Coquitlam man

Rick Hansen made history with his journey around the world but it was only the beginning of what would become his lifelong dream. With the...

From the lab to the operating room

Dr. Brian Kwon just may be the future of spinal cord research. The 35-year-old medical specialist splits his professional time these days performing delicate surgeries...

Still making a difference

Twenty years ago, the kind of spinal-cord injury Caleb Brousseau sustained when he landed badly from a 12-metre jump while snowboarding in February would...

Picking up the pace in struggle to walk again

Suspended in a harness over a treadmill, Rich Maloney swung his arms vigorously and propelled his body forward. At his feet, two physical therapists...

Innovative education scheme sees fewer rugby players suffering spinal injuries

Effect of nationwide injury prevention program on serious spinal injuries in New Zealand Rugby Union: an ecologic study A scheme educating coaches and referees in...