6 hrs ago | Cleburne Times-Review
“We kind of thought that a 5K would be a good way to raise some money for other patients at the Project Walk Center to make treatment more affordable.”
Event to raise money for spinal cord injuries therapy program By Leia Jobe reporter2@trcle.com The inaugural Godley Chamber of Commerce Fun Run to benefit therapy patients with spinal cord injuries has been set ... via Cleburne Times-Review
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Spinal cord research heads new $10M funding in London, Ontario
A researcher striving to help patients recover from spinal cord injuries headlines an announcement of more than $10.5 million in funding from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research at The University of ... via Nerve News
Wednesday May 7 | Crescent-News.com
Tinora graduate thrives in biomedical research faculty post at Stanford
“I work with a great team of researchers and colleagues and I really enjoy it. I have a real passion for what we are doing.”
Dr. Sarah Heilshorn, professor of materials science and engineering at Stanford University, works in her laboratory to create new proteins that interact with cells in the human body. via Crescent-News.com
Monday May 5 | Health News Digest
“About 11,000 people suffer from spinal cord injuries annually, and developing children are particularly vulnerable”
As more parents use jogging strollers, baby carriers and bike trailers to enjoy the outdoors with their toddlers, experts stress the importance of protecting children from spinal cord injuries. via Health News Digest
Saturday May 3 | WCNC
Varied therapies for spinal cord injury
“We're focused on incremental improvements. What we ... say is this: No one can tell you whether you can walk or not walk. All I can say is doing an activity-based program in today's world is your best chance at meeting the cure halfway.”
There is no cure for a spinal cord injury, but much headway has been made in clinical research that could lead to one. via WCNC
Thursday May 1 | Crain's Cleveland Business
UH suite to focus on breathing implant
University Hospitals Case Medical Center this Tuesday, April 29, will open a suite to care specifically for people who've been implanted with the Diaphragm Pacing System, which allows people with spinal cord ... via Crain's Cleveland Business
Tuesday Apr 29 | Medical News Today
Animal Models Not Suitable For Spinal Cord Injury Research
“According to the Journal of the American Paraplegic Society , at least 22 agents were found to improve spinal cord injury in animals, but not one of these was helpful in humans”
Main Category: Neurology / Neuroscience Also Included In: Biology / Biochemistry ; Clinical Trials / Drug Trials ; Regulatory Affairs / Drug Approvals Article Date: 29 Apr 2008 - 3:00 PDT Research on traumatic ... via Medical News Today
Monday Apr 28 | Health Scout
Quick Decompression Aids Spinal Injury Recovery
“This is an area of medicine that has not seen tremendous scientific advances, so there remains an urgent need to improve upon current interventions to help restore neurological function in patients with acute (spinal cord injury)”
Patients having decompression surgery within 24 hours of a cervical spinal cord injury may have a better outcome than those who have the procedure later, according to new research. via Health Scout
Saturday Apr 26 | Akron Beacon Journal
Edwin Shaw Rehabcuts, reassigns staff
Edwin Shaw Rehab cuts, reassigns staff Akron General Edwin Shaw Rehab eliminated eight positions Thursday and closed part of its skilled nursing unit. via Akron Beacon Journal
Thursday Apr 24 | Science Daily
Newly Identified Process May Help Treat Parkinson's, Spinal Cord Injuries
“For most of us, we can chew gum and walk at the same time”
These insights could help lead to treatments for central nervous system maladies such as Parkinson's disease and spinal cord injuries. via Science Daily
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