Tag: Spinal Cord Injury
Dallas man receives national attention
Nick Suckow of rural Dallas has recently found himself gaining a lot of national attention just by following where his heart leads him.
After suffering...
Use of Botox® soon after spinal injury studied as way to prevent overactive bladder
HOUSTON -- (October 18, 2007) -- Can Botox®, used early, help spinal cord injury patients who have an overactive bladder?
Dr. Christopher Smith, assistant professor...
Researchers Working On The Development Of Drugs To Limit Neuronal Death After Spinal Cord...
Neurons die en masse when the spinal cord is injured or when a person suffers a stroke. Researchers of the Max Delbrueck Center for...
Everett progressing in recovery from spinal cord injury
Kevin Everett has developed enough strength to hold himself up briefly on a walker, and he can also use his feet to push himself...
University of Pittsburgh Awarded $4.75 Million Grant to Improve Treatment of Spinal Cord Injuries
The U.S. Department of Education’s National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research has awarded a $4.75 million grant to the University of Pittsburgh to...
Spinal cord injury victims step toward recovery at Carlsbad event
CARLSBAD -- Inside an office building in a Carlsbad industrial park Saturday, dozens of people stood up from their wheelchairs and took their first...
Spine Surgery – Timing matters!
According to the Spinal Cord Injury Information Network, about 40 people per 1 million in America will suffer a spinal cord injury. That equates...
Seahawks fullback Mack Strong ends career after neck injury
KIRKLAND, Wash. - Seattle Seahawks fullback Mack Strong has a spinal cord condition that is ending his career immediately - but not affecting his...
Hall Of Famer Raises Money For Miami Project
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Football hall of famer Nick Buoniconti and his son are raising money and awareness for the Miami Project.
The Project helped...
Ameristar National Charity Golf Classic Raises More Than $1.5 Million
Tournament's Total Benefit to Buoniconti Fund to Cure Paralysis now stands at approximately $3.5 million in Three Years
KANSAS CITY, Mo., Oct. 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --...
