Tag: Quality Of Life
Can people with SCI have sex, children?
SCI frequently affects sexual functioning. However, there are many therapies that allow people with SCI to have an active and satisfying sex life. Fertility...
Glimmers of hope as scientists continue their search for the ‘next big thing’
Are stem cells the holy grail for medical research?
Donna Chisholm reports on the scientific advances that might help in the battle against disease.
If Dr...
Robot Helps Paralyzed Patients Move Again
Dallas Lab Only One In Texas Featuring 'Lokomat'
DALLAS -- Paralyzed patients in North Texas are learning to walk again at a very unique spinal...
Ontario Government Pays Tribute to Canada’s Man in Motion, Rick Hansen
Hansen Recognized for his Outstanding Contributions to Spinal Cord Injury and Disability Awareness
TORONTO, April 29 /CNW/ - Premier Dalton McGuinty and Dr. Marie Bountrogianni,...
Stem-cell funds slow in coming
Potential returns may be years away, and society’s moral concerns make investors nervous
SEATTLE — Whoever learns to control embryonic stem cells that can morph...
Soldiers connect with veterans
Employees from Headquarters, TRADOC visit the local VA Hospital spinal cord unit for an afternoon of games, fun
First-time visitors to the Hampton VA Medical...
Clinical Research Opportunities
Miami Project scientists' Mark S. Nash, Ph.D. and Edelle Field-Fote, Ph.D., PT were recently awarded funding as part of a multi-center grant from the...
A man of motion
Jonathan Dehaas doesn't remember the motorcycle accident that robbed him of the use of his legs.
The first time he opened his eyes after the...
Stem-cell research is exciting, but not to investors
SEATTLE - (KRT) - Whoever learns to control embryonic stem cells that can morph into healthy human cells could be standing on a gold...
Drug limits spinal cord damage
Antibiotic reduces cell death in spinal injuries
A common antibiotic used to treat arthritis and acne shows promise for limiting the severity of spinal cord...
