Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation Announces New Edition of Paralysis Resource Guide Mon, 22 Feb 2021 20:02:54 +0000
The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation is pleased to announce the publication of the fifth edition of the Paralysis Resource Guide, a free 410-page book that helps families understand new spinal cord injuries and supports individuals as they pursue healthy, fulfilling lives. The guide covers all aspects of life that may be affected by paralysis,… Continue Reading »
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Yale scientists repair injured spinal cord using patients’ own stem cells Mon, 22 Feb 2021 19:28:26 +0000
Intravenous injection of bone marrow derived stem cells (MSCs) in patients with spinal cord injuries led to significant improvement in motor functions, researchers from Yale University and Japan report Feb. 18 in the Journal of Clinical Neurology and Neurosurgery. For more than half of the patients, substantial improvements in key functions — such as ability to… Continue Reading »
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Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation Partnering with the Shepard Center for New Video Series Tue, 16 Feb 2021 20:49:28 +0000
The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation, dedicated to curing spinal cord injury by advancing innovative research and improving the quality of life for individuals and families impacted by paralysis, has partnered with Shepherd Center, a private, not-for-profit hospital specializing in medical treatment, research and rehabilitation for people with spinal cord injury to introduce a new… Continue Reading »
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How Exoskeletons Can Help People With Paraplegia Walk Again Mon, 15 Feb 2021 20:33:24 +0000
The spinal cord is, quite literally, the central way in which the human body works. It is a key piece of the human puzzle, connecting the brain to the rest of the body via a massive network of nerves. The spinal cord can be damaged by multiple mechanisms including traumatic gunshot wounds, motor vehicle accidents,… Continue Reading »
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Kessler Foundation Awarded Three Grants for Spinal Cord Injury Research Studies Fri, 05 Feb 2021 14:12:22 +0000
Craig H. Neilsen Foundation supports studies addressing the environmental barriers, chronic pain and racial disparities that affect individuals with spinal cord injury EAST HANOVER, NJ. February 5, 2021. Kessler Foundation scientists received three spinal cord injury research grants from the Craig H. Neilsen Foundation to ensure that researchers have the capacity to complete projects delayed… Continue Reading »
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United Spinal Association Celebrates Its 75th Anniversary Thu, 04 Feb 2021 13:28:41 +0000
Building An Inclusive World that Empowers People with Spinal Cord Injuries and Disorders in Reaching Their Full Potential United Spinal Association has reached a historic milestone as it celebrates 75 years of providing people with spinal cord injuries and disorders (SCI/D) valuable programs and services that maximize independence and quality of life. “As we reflect… Continue Reading »
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Mods4Quads.com Tue, 02 Feb 2021 13:37:58 +0000
Fast Track Healing From Paralysis Mods4Quads offer FREE resources, education, and community to help individuals with SCI and paralysis collaborate and take charge of their own recoveries. Mods4Quads aims to be THE platfom for you to interact and be part of a community. We can’t wait to get to know you.
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Quad Gods: The world-class gamers who play with their mouths Mon, 01 Feb 2021 05:22:05 +0000
Chris Scott was falling towards the ground above Long Island, New York, when he realised that something was wrong. An experienced skydiving instructor with around 6,000 jumps behind him, this should have just been another day at work. Strapped to Scott’s chest was a tandem jumper named Gary Messina, for whom the jump was an… Continue Reading »
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Neuroprosthetic device maintains blood pressure after spinal cord injury Wed, 27 Jan 2021 20:09:12 +0000
The inability to maintain blood pressure is a debilitating consequence of spinal cord injury. This problem has now been circumvented, by artificially recreating a reflex essential for blood-pressure stability. Paralysis and sensory deficits are the most obvious consequences of spinal cord injury (SCI). But many people also experience orthostatic hypotension — an inability to maintain… Continue Reading »
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Brain Implants and Wearables Let Paralyzed People Move Again Tue, 26 Jan 2021 23:03:59 +0000
A “neural bypass” routes signals around the damaged spinal cord, potentially restoring both movement and sensation In 2015, a group of neuroscientists and engineers assembled to watch a man play the video game Guitar Hero. He held the simplified guitar interface gingerly, using the fingers of his right hand to press down on the fret… Continue Reading »
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