Friday, April 19, 2024

Tag: Urinary Tract Infection

White House stem cell shift expected

A major shift in White House policy on stem cell research is expected when Barack Obama takes office. The president-elect has been a strong supporter...

Loyal friend pursues research

GORDON PARK: The sight of seeing a mate restricted to a wheelchair drove Gordon Park’s Tim O’Shea to inspiring heights. Devastated when his rugby union...

Directing Objects With Your Mind

Imagine being able to look at a light, think about turning it on, and it comes on without you moving. Or picture, with just...

Delta Regional Takes Giant Step Toward Limb Rehabilitation

Breakthrough Technology Benefits Stroke and Neurological Patients GREENVILLE — By helping stroke victims regain hand control and grasp objects, they can now master tasks once...

Paralyzed boy won’t give up without a fight

Injured in a motocross accident, Joey Gibbs tackles new challenges. Eleven-year-old Joey Gibbs knew he was paralyzed following a motocross jump mishap. The accident occurred...

More on stem cell research

What are stem cells? Stem cells have the remarkable potential to develop into many different cell types in the body. Serving as a sort of...

Art therapy: Marks’ exhibit showcases therapeutic power of art

Although Kenneth Martin is confined to a wheelchair because of a spinal cord injury, his imagination knows no limits. The independent living coordinator of L.I.F.E....

Assistant provides disabled man bridge to independent living

Ronald Griffin was meant to be a caregiver. Following in the steps of his mother and grandmother, he entered the industry straight out of...

Custom INGRESS’R® from Wikk Industries Helps Turn “ICORD” Spinal Cord Injury Research Centre’s Mission...

Wikk's highly specialized custom elevator activation switches are featured in The Blusson Spinal Cord Centre in the Vancouver General Hospital site - The ICORD's...

Church helps injured teen on long road to recovery

Gabe Rodreick, who suffered a spinal injury in Costa Rica, hopes to get back to a top rehab center. Gabe Rodreick of south Minneapolis was...