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Coalition Calls on Congress to Change Medicare Rule

Mobility equipment manufacturers and dealers are joining with power wheelchair users and doctors to call on Congress to prevent a major access problem for...

‘Murderball’ star discuss film, life as quadriplegic rugby player

Even though he is bound to his wheelchair, Keith Cavill, one of the stars of the award-winning documentary "Murderball," maintains he is not restricted...

Florida Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Week

Darrell Gwynn Foundation Spearheads Florida Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Week to Educate the Community November 13 - 19 - First-ever week aimed at paralysis...

Injured man sees new hope in Russia

HILLIARD - Raymond Krolikowski just wants to hug his wife and daughters again. Krolikowski, 31, has been paralyzed from the shoulders down since a bull-riding...

Stem-cell researchers welcome midterm results

The dramatic change in the US political landscape after Tuesday’s midterm elections will likely have a big effect on stem-cell research, experts say. Researchers who...

People with spinal injuries get help at Project Walk

The rigorous exercise program helps patients regain some mobility and confidence BEAVERTON -- A new Beaverton business uses exercise to help clients with spinal-cord injuries...

Sweating on a hard sell

The scientific community is holding its collective breath, hoping a change of legislation will allow members to stay in Australia to pursue breakthroughs in...

New spinal research lab at VGH

Twenty years ago, Rick Hansen was pushing his way across Canada on the last leg of his Man in Motion World Tour. This week...

Back home again

It’s been a roller coaster of emotions for Rusty Begnaud since the swimming pool accident last June that left him a paralyzed. Returning home...

We have to work hard

BETHEL -- For Cisco Fernandes, the adage that you have to crawl before you can walk is more than just a metaphor for life. When...