Spinal cord injuries affect an estimated 15 to 20 million people worldwide, often causing lasting impairments in movement, sensation and independence. Such injuries can...
Autonomic dysreflexia can be reversed using epidural electrical neuromodulation
A 53-year-old man living with a chronic spinal cord injury wakes in the middle of the...
Most people think paralysis is the biggest challenge after a spinal cord injury (SCI). But a hidden complication can trigger sudden, life-threatening spikes in...
The MouthPad^ reimagines the traditional computer mouse. It enables hands-free control of digital devices — including computers, tablets, and smartphones — using tongue and...
Scientists at EPFL have achieved a significant research milestone in the field of spinal cord injuries—mapping out the cellular and molecular dynamics of paralysis...
In response to stressful or dangerous stimuli, nerve cells in the spinal cord activate involuntary, autonomic reflexes often referred to as "fight or flight"...
A team of researchers unveiled a promising wearable robotic device designed to help people with cervical spinal cord injuries regain stronger and more functional...
Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology reported a significant advance that could improve the safety and effectiveness of stem-cell therapies for spinal cord injuries. One...
