Tag: Spinal Cord Injury
Treatment of Pressure Ulcers
Pressure ulcers are a common affliction in two clinical situations: when people are immobilized, as in paralysis, coma, dementia, and forced bed rest; and...
Facing the Realities of Managed Care and HMOs
Bill, 55, was repairing his roof on a Saturday afternoon when he fell, sustaining a C4 spinal cord injury. He was rushed to the...
When SCI Isn’t an Accident
It's 2:00 A.M. on a Saturday morning when police spot the limp body of a man lying in a park in downtown Seattle. Initially...
Depression and Spinal Cord Injury
Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a common condition that occurs in about 5% of Americans (over 11 million people). MDD is more than being...
Adjustment After SCI: Facts Vs. Myths
No one is happy about sustaining a spinal cord injury, and few who have experienced it will tell you it wasn't a traumatic event...
Cranberry Therapy of Urinary Tract Infections
Despite a dramatic decline in mortality due to urinary tract infections (UTI) in the last 20 years, UTI’s remain very common in people with...
A Cost Analysis of Spinal Cord Injury Research
Many people are raising funds for spinal cord injury (SCI) research but do not have a clear idea of what the funds are paying...
Hyperbaric Oxygenation Therapy
Recent press reports have claimed that hyperbaric oxygenation (HBO) therapy may be beneficial for acute and even chronic spinal cord injury. HBO therapy involves...
Preventing Spinal Cord Injury
As part of its ongoing prevention efforts, the FSCIPCC has proposed a "Wipe-out Spinal Cord Injury" program with a goal of reducing spinal cord...
What You Should Know About Trampolines
Using a trampoline is promoted as fun. But the growing popularity of trampolines among 8-year-olds to adults is resulting in a dramatic increase in...
