Tag: Spinal Cord Injury
GASTRIC EMPTYING IN SPINAL CORD INJURY PATIENTS
Little is known about the gastric effects of spinal cord injury (SCI). There have been few studies on the gastric emptying half-time (GET1/2) of...
Appendicitis in Patients with Spinal Cord Injury.
In general, patients with appendicitis present with a reliable set of signs and symptoms that facilitate early diagnosis. Prompt surgical treatment usually results in...
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,...
My Personal Thoughts on Sex and Dating
At the age of twenty when I first had my injury, like most men I was very concerned about my sex life. I had...
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...
Spinal Cord Regeneration
For successful Regeneration to occur following spinal cord injury, several things must happen. First, damaged nerve cells and supporting cells must survive or be...
Can you guys still f***?
I went to college at Edinboro University after my injury to gain the benefits of a more accessible Environment transferring from Clarion University. I...
Pediatric cervical spine injuries: avoiding potential disaster.
Although Cervical spine injuries (CSIs) are uncommon in children, a missed or delayed diagnosis may have devastating consequences for the patient. A thorough understanding...
Exercise therapy gives student hope
MUNCIE, Ind. -- Chrissy Parker laboriously drags one leg in front of the other, the top of her blue adidas gym shoe skidding across...
Phase II Trials of ProCord
Proneuron Biotechnologies Teams with Craig Hospital in Denver to Expand IND Phase II Trial of ProCord for the Treatment of Spinal Cord Injuries to...
