Tag: Medical Research
Stem cells in use: Current treatments
Although they're not a cure for any condition, stem cells can assist in the treatment of certain conditions. Despite the fact that stem cell...
Types of stem cells: From embryos to adults
Although they're not a cure for any condition, stem cells can assist in the treatment of certain conditions. Despite the fact that stem cell...
Various Cell-Based Therapies of SCI
Not all stem cells are created equal. The potential for stem cells to differentiate into other specialized cells changes as an embryo develops. Stem...
What are Schwann Cells?
Description of Schwann Cells provided by Inner Learning Online. Larger axons passing through Peripheral nerves commonly are enclosed in sheaths called "Schwann cells."...
What lies ahead- Possible uses
Potential uses for stem cells could someday extend far beyond bone marrow and blood transplants. Stem cells may help to:
Replace diseased cells.
Form new tissues.
Develop...
Coping skills
An accident that results in paralysis is a life-changing event, whether you've lost movement in your legs and lower body or all four extremities....
Treatment
Fifty years ago, a spinal cord injury was usually fatal. Today, there's still no way to reverse damage to the spinal cord. But advances...
Risk factors of Spinal Cord Injury
Although a spinal cord injury is usually the result of an unexpected accident that can happen to anyone, some groups of people have a...
FAQ’s About Spinal Cord Injuries
Spinal cord injury (SCI) occurs when a traumatic event results in damage to cells within the spinal cord or severs the nerve tracts...
Spinal Cord Injury Facts & Stats
Since 1988, 45% of all injuries have been complete, 55% incomplete. Complete injuries result in total loss of sensation and function below the injury...
