Tag: Neuropathic Pain
Gene therapy shows promise in treating neuropathy from spinal cord injuries
An international team of researchers, led by scientists at University of California San Diego School of Medicine, report that a gene therapy that inhibits...
Living with spinal cord injury: Resilience leads to better health outcomes
Spinal cord injuries can leave people feeling isolated, but survivors such as MUSC researcher James Krause exhibit a strong resilient streak
September is Spinal Cord...
A common drug could help restore limb function after spinal cord injury
In mouse study, nerve pain drug gabapentin promotes regeneration of neural circuits
Long-term treatment with gabapentin, a commonly prescribed drug for nerve pain, could help...
First clinical guidelines in Canada for pain following spinal cord injury
New research provides recommendations to help manage neuropathic pain
LONDON, ONTATIO - Researchers at Lawson Health Research Institute are the first in Canada to develop...
Majority of patients with traumatic spinal cord injuries develop adverse events during acute care
The majority of patients recovering from traumatic spinal cord injuries developed an adverse event during acute hospital care at rates significantly higher than previously...
Drug may reduce chronic pain for spinal cord injuries
West Lafayette, Indiana - Researchers have discovered that a known neurotoxin may cause chronic pain in people who suffer from paralysis, and a drug...
Lyrica Approved for Spinal Neuropathic Pain
The Food and Drug Administration has approved the use of Lyrica for the management of neuropathic pain associated with chronic, debilitating spinal cord injuries....
