Federal funding at heart of how fast scientist could do key experiments

WASHINGTON – Here’s a reality check amid Congress’ showdown with President Bush over stem cell research: The potential treatments for diabetes, spinal cord injury and other devastating disorders are years away from being tested in people.

How fast scientists can do key experiments to prove whether embryonic stem cell research will live up to its promise depends on how much money the federal government contributes, the key question as the Senate opened debate Monday on legislation to loosen Bush’s restrictions. Continue Reading »

JRRD tipsheet: Focus on spinal cord injury, gait, stroke, power mobility, and more

Feasibility of Functional electrical stimulation for control of seated posture after spinal cord injury: A simulation study, pg. 139

Spinal cord injury (SCI) among veterans that results in paralysis can affect seated posture. We analyzed the potential for controlling pelvis and trunk position with functional electrical stimulation (FES) via computer simulations that approximated a seated subject’s attainable postures. Continue Reading »