Medical research
Laying a foundation for treating ALS, spinal cord injury
This story starts in 1955, upon the death of Albert Einstein, when the pathologist charged with performing the famous scientist's autopsy stole his brain.
Feb 2, 2015
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Spinal Cord Injury
Neuroscience
Scientists discover how a 'mini-brain' in the spinal cord aids in balance
Walking across an icy parking lot in winter—and remaining upright—takes intense concentration. But a new discovery suggests that much of the balancing act that our bodies perform when faced with such a task happens unconsciously, ...
Jan 29, 2015
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Health
Encouraging wheelchair users to become more physically active
Many people will have started 2015 with strong intentions to 'get more active', but for individuals with spinal cord injuries the barriers in doing this means living a healthier lifestyle can sometimes be more challenging.
Jan 14, 2015
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Neuroscience
Research team identifies important control mechanisms for walking
Even after complete spinal paralysis, the human spinal cord is able to trigger activity in the leg muscles using electrical pulses from an implanted stimulator. This has already been demonstrated in earlier studies conducted ...
Jan 12, 2015
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Neuroscience
Neuroprosthetics for paralysis: Biocompatible, flexible implant slips into the spinal cord
New therapies are on the horizon for individuals paralyzed following spinal cord injury. The e-Dura implant developed by EPFL scientists can be applied directly to the spinal cord without causing damage and inflammation. ...
Jan 8, 2015
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Medical research
Dog paralysis study shows need for customized treatments
A clinical trial from North Carolina State University involving paraplegic dogs has demonstrated that a one-size fits all approach is not ideal for treating spinal cord injuries. Instead, the study highlights the fact that ...
Jan 7, 2015
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Neuroscience
'Use it or lose it' treatment for spinal injuries
WEST Australian researchers are taking part in an innovative 'use it or lose it' approach to treating spinal injuries, with the potential to revolutionise the way such injuries are treated.
Jan 5, 2015
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Neuroscience
Trigger mechanism for recovery after spinal cord injury revealed
After an incomplete spinal cord injury, the body can partially recover basic motor function. So-called muscle spindles and associated sensory circuits back to the spinal cord promote the establishment of novel neuronal connections ...
Dec 18, 2014
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Neuroscience
Commonly prescribed painkiller not effective in controlling lower back pain
A new study out today in the journal Neurology shows that pregabalin is not effective in controlling the pain associated with lumbar spinal stenosis, the most common type of chronic lower back pain in older adults.
Dec 10, 2014
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Neuroscience
Toxin from tobacco smoke could increase pain in spinal cord injury
A neurotoxin called acrolein found in tobacco smoke that is thought to increase pain in people with spinal cord injury has now been shown to accumulate in mice exposed to the equivalent of 12 cigarettes daily over a short ...
Dec 3, 2014
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