Medications
FDA panel says no to experimental ALS drug
An advisory panel to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday voted resoundingly against recommending a stem cell-based experimental treatment for ALS.
Sep 28, 2023
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News tagged with spinal injury
Genetics
Regeneration across complete spinal cord injuries reverses paralysis
When the spinal cords of mice and humans are partially damaged, the initial paralysis is followed by the extensive, spontaneous recovery of motor function. However, after a complete spinal cord injury, this natural repair ...
Sep 21, 2023
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Health
One size doesn't fit all: Mobility needs in women veterans
Researchers at the Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital in Illinois have conducted a national survey to find where the mobility needs of women veterans had gone unmet, especially in design customization, shared decision making, and ...
Sep 13, 2023
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Health
Arm and head injuries most common in wartime civilians, report finds
Arm and head injuries are the most common in wartime civilians, both children and adults. This is according to a report from the newly established Center for Disaster Medicine at the University of Gothenburg.
Sep 6, 2023
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Genetics
Genetically-modified neural stem cells show promising therapeutic potential for spinal cord injury
A research team co-led by City University of Hong Kong (CityU) and The University of Hong Kong (HKU) has recently made a significant advancement in spinal cord injury treatment by using genetically-modified human neural stem ...
Aug 16, 2023
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Neuroscience
Researchers report on a low-cost potential therapy for spinal cord injuries
A spinal cord injury is a life-altering event, and the effects, such as muscle weakness and paralysis, can dramatically disrupt a person's life. While there is no cure for paralysis, there has been some progress in developing ...
Jul 31, 2023
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Health
Herniated disk: What it is, symptoms and treatment
The pain and discomfort of a herniated disk can significantly impact the quality of your life.
Jun 26, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Processing and grieving an ongoing loss does not fit neatly into traditional models of grief, says researcher
Traditional loss is typically considered a five-stage process, linear and time-bound, where a person moves from denial to acceptance.
Jun 23, 2023
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Medical research
Drug discovery could aid spinal injury recovery
Scientists investigating potential drugs to improve recovery from spinal cord injury have uncovered a promising route to new treatments.
Jun 19, 2023
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Biomedical technology
Advanced universal control system may revolutionize lower limb exoskeleton control and optimize user experience
A team of researchers has developed a new method for controlling lower limb exoskeletons using deep reinforcement learning. The method entitled, "Robust walking control of a lower limb rehabilitation exoskeleton coupled with ...
Jun 16, 2023
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