Friday, March 29, 2024

Tag: Spinal Cord Injury Education

Stem cells used to reverse paralysis in animals

New study found transplantation of stem cells reverses paralysis in laboratory tests Valencia, Spain – A new study has found that transplantation of stem cells...

Air Bags, Seat Belts Important In Preventing Spine Fractures

In 2007, there were over 6 million motor vehicle accidents in the United States, and of those, 2.5 million were injured and more than...

UCI behind world’s first embryonic stem cell study in humans

FDA approves Geron Corp. clinical trial for spinal cord injury treatment Irvine, Calif., Jan. 23, 2009 A therapy developed at UC Irvine that made paralyzed...

Moving Forward after Spinal Cord Injury DVD

DUBLIN, Ireland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Moving Forward after Spinal Cord Injury...

Gridiron Heroes hosts red carpet fundraiser

Gridiron Heroes hosts red carpet fundraiser The Schertz-based charity Gridiron Heroes is hosting a star-studded fundraiser featuring the screening of two episodes of the NBC drama...

Local family grateful for support for son

Ken Majonis, 31, was paralyzed in accident; now convalescing at home MARLBORO — The Majonis family of Marlboro saw a happy ending to 2008...

Spinal Cord Injury

An injury to the spinal cord could result in a catastrophic permanent disability to the patient. Approximately 10,000 new cases of spinal cord injury...

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...

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....

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...