Tag: Quadriplegia
Unbelted motorists risk neck injury from air bags
Air bags have never been an excuse for failing to "buckle up," but a new study finds that, in a crash, seat belt shirkers...
How many people have SCI? Who are they?
Approximately 450,000 people live with SCI in the US. There are about 8,000 new SCIs every year; the majority of them (82%) involve...
Quadriplegic sues for negligence
A medical malpractice trial is underway in the San Benito Superior Court where a Hollister resident has alleged negligence on behalf of the Salinas...
3 Paralyzed WWII Veterans to Participate in Memorial Dedication
WASHINGTON, May 27 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Three veterans who saw combat in World War II-and whose battlefield injuries left them paralyzed for life-are traveling...
Bryon Riesch Connects Ability to Career Path
Milwaukee Man Named Goodwill's Graduate of the Year
ROCKVILLE, MD -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 05/05/2004 -- Each year, Goodwill Industries International honors an outstanding person...
Rehabilitation Process of Persons With Spinal Cord Injury
Rehabilitation Process of Persons With Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal cord injury (SCI) can occur at any time to any individual. Acute SCI is an...
A Little History about Mark & dreamblvr.com
Most people begin by telling some tragic story about paralysis. The tragic part often happens after the injury.
During high school, I had a teacher...
Voices of Conflict; Voices of Healing – Book
Thirty years ago, I had a car accident that rendered me quadriplegic. As you can imagine, this one moment changed everything. One week later,...
When spinal cord injury affects the bowel
Neurogenic bowel is a frequent problem for patients with spinal cord injury. With planning and care, however, you can help them regain control over...
Blocking immune response to spinal cord injury can improve chances for recovery
People who suffer spinal cord injuries may have a greater chance of recovery if treated with drugs that block the body’s own Immune Response...
