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Paralyzed man who can walk again shows potential benefit of stem cell therapy: A Mayo Clinic study used a patient's own stem cells to help repair the spinal ...
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Quick Glance: Efficacy of Stem Cell Therapy Shown Through Paralyzed Man's Progress
- A man who faced paralysis from a surfing accident seven years ago can now independently stand and walk, thanks to a potentially groundbreaking stem cell treatment.
- Chris Barr participated in a Mayo Clinic study where stem cells were harvested from his own stomach fat, multiplied to 100 million cells in a lab, and then introduced into his lumbar spine.
- After five years post-treatment, Barr noted ongoing improvements in independence and walking speed.
- The recent study outcomes, detailed in Nature Communications, revealed enhanced muscle strength and touch sensation in seven out of ten patients.
A Mayo Clinic study shows stem cells derived from patients' own fat are safe and may improve sensation and movement after traumatic spinal cord injuries ... Show more newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/study-documents-safety-improvements-from-stem-cell-therapy-after-spinal-cord-injury/
Common symptoms expressed in an intense or complicated way, or the presence of many symptoms in the same patient, should raise suspicion of rare disease ... Show more www.medscape.com/viewarticle/when-should-pediatrician-suspect-rare-disease-2024a10004kf
Cleveland Clinic London : “I just can't explain the satisfaction you get from seeing improvement every single day. It was the best feeling in the world.”
Eli Lew ... Show more www.thenationalnews.com/world/uk-news/2024/02/23/cleveland-clinic-londons-three-rs-for-recovery-from-brain-and-spinal-cord-injury/ clevelandcliniclondon.uk/clinical-institutes/rehabilitation
Spinal Cord Injury Tied to Greater Risk for Heart Disease: Risks for myocardial infarction, heart failure, and atrial fibrillation were higher after a spinal ...
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Stoke Mandeville spinal unit launches appeal on 80th anniversary: One patient says the recovery he made after specialist treatment was a "miracle".
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Safeguarding Physician Wellness: Preventing Disabilities: Between 2% and 5% of physicians may become disabled. Take proactive measures to safeguard your ...
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Quick Glance: Protecting Physicians' Health: Preventing Impairments
- Work-related injuries and accidents are a prevalent concern with significant impact.
- The incidence of workplace violence in healthcare, particularly in emergency departments, is on the rise.
- Adopting the practice of wearing a helmet can mitigate the risk of life-altering accidents.
- Emphasizing teamwork is crucial to prevent work-related injuries and ensure safety.
Scientists regenerate neurons that restore walking in mice after paralysis from spinal cord injury
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Dartmouth head football coach Buddy Teevens dies six months after being hit by a truck while cycling
cnn.com/2023/09/20/sport/buddy-teevens-death-dartmouth-football-spt-intl/
The ‘entire workforce’ walked out when Covid hit veterans homes where hundreds died, SCI says
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Des Moines exhibit makes you feel like a dog: It's "a sensory and interactive journey."
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Elon Musk’s Neuralink to begin human brain implants: Elon Musk's Neuralink announced its 'first-in-human clinical trial' of brain chips that allow ...
nydailynews.com/2023/09/20/neuralink-brain-implant-clinical-trial/
Quick Glance: Neuralink Seeks Participants for Brain Implant Study
- The company aims to connect human brains to computers and test its technology on people with paralysis.
- A robot will implant a BCI that allows them to control a computer cursor or type using thoughts alone.
- After earlier struggles, Neuralink received FDA approval for its first human clinical trial in May, a significant milestone.
- The company sought approval to implant its devices in 10 people, according to former and current employees.
The ARC nerve-stimulation system could help quadriplegic patients move their arms again
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Targeted gene therapy helps completely paralyzed mice walk again: A complete spinal cord injury results, tragically, in total paralysis of all limbs and muscles ...
newatlas.com/medical/gene-therapy-paralyzed-mice-walk-spinal-injury/
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‘I was out with friends in a pub over the weekend. It was grand but they didn’t have a disabled toilet, so anytime I needed to use the bathroom between pints ... Show more
Swiss researchers cure paralysed mice with gene therapy: Swiss scientists were able to cure paralysed mice using gene therapy and enabled them to walk.
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Brain-body linking microchip helps paralyzed man regain movement in arm: A microchip implant into the brain of a paralyzed man managed to restore sensation and ...
medicalnewstoday.com/articles/brain-body-linking-microchip-helps-paralyzed-man-regain-movement-in-arm
Charleston Pour House benefit concert for Jenn Drummond underscores long recovery
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After capture, Danelo Cavalcante goes to Pa. prison that housed Bill Cosby: The 3,422-bed prison, with modern security features, opened in 2018 and cost $400 ...
pennlive.com/crime/2023/09/after-capture-danelo-cavalcante-goes-to-pa-prison-that-housed-bill-cosby.html
Man on Hawaii Honeymoon Left Paralyzed After Surfing Accident: "The disease itself is rare so there are no standardized treatment options as of yet ...
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Escaped Pa. killer processed into Pa. Department of Corrections: photo: Danelo Cavalcante was caught Wednesday morning and has been taken to SCI Phoenix ...
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Quick Glance: Escaped murderer received at Pennsylvania Department of Corrections: photo
- Cavalcante was officially brought into the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections on Wednesday afternoon.
- The DOC received custody of Cavalcante at 3 p.m. Wednesday and will enforce his mandatory life sentence for first-degree murder.
- For more information about correctional facilities in Pennsylvania, visit the DOC's website.
'Headaches and backpains were strange symptoms of rare disorder: Georgia Kelsall was diagnosed with an extremely rare condition called neuromyelitis optica
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Need more awareness on spinal injuries, say doctors: September 5 is observed as 'Spinal Cord Injury Day' across the world so as to increase awareness ...
indianexpress.com/article/cities/pune/need-more-awareness-on-spinal-injuries-say-doctors-8924851/
Cork people urged to put their shoulder to the wheel for charity initiative: Spinal Injuries Ireland's campaign allows people to spend an afternoon in a ...
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Spinal Cord Injuries Association begs Tinubu for rehabilitation centre: According to the statement, September 5, is the day set aside by the International Spinal ...
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'I am a different person': Living with life-changing injuries as a result of road crashes
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Man, 27, Left Quadriplegic After Breaking Neck Diving Into Foam Pit: The man was found to have broken his spine and damaged his spinal cord at the third cervical ...
newsweek.com/man-broken-spine-quadriplegic-foam-pit-1823772
Strap in, baby: navigating SA’s car seat laws: SPONSORED | Securing your child’s safety starts with the first ride home, says 1st for Women – and South African ...
timeslive.co.za/motoring/2023-08-31-native-strap-in-baby-navigating-sas-car-seat-laws/
How we can tackle the silent suffering of Canadians with traumatic brain injury: Canada’s health system is too focused on acute care for such injuries ...
theglobeandmail.com/opinion/article-how-we-can-tackle-the-silent-suffering-of-canadians-with-traumatic/
Aspiring athlete’s life altered after shooting at Clayton County football game: Doctors caring for an 18-year-old said they are unsure he’ll ever be able to walk ...
ajc.com/news/crime/aspiring-athletes-life-altered-after-shooting-at-clayton-county-football-game/5ETSBFMZ5FCC5BSUJUQNGZUEB4/
Genetically-modified neural stem cells show promising therapeutic potential for spinal cord injury
medicalxpress.com/news/2023-08-genetically-modified-neural-stem-cells-therapeutic.html
Aaron Donald’s latest remarks puts the rest of the NFL on notice: For a typical defensive tackle, a 40-pressure, 10-tackle for loss, five-sack ...
yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/aaron_donalds_latest_remarks_puts_the_rest_of_the_nfl_on_notice/s1_13132_39117823
Former race car driver Sam Schmidt to turn Five Seasons into neurorehabilitation center
indystar.com/story/news/health/2023/08/10/sam-schmidt-turns-five-seasons-club-into-neurorehabilitation-center/70560936007/
Researchers explore virtual reality for chronic pain relief: Researchers are exploring virtual reality as a way to combat chronic pain in Australians with spinal ...
9news.com.au/national/researchers-explore-virtual-reality-for-chronic-pain-relief/b2b0ec9e-5ac2-43fb-8bf3-4d79e090f898
Waiting for help to move home: ‘The stress has taken a toll on my health. I am 36 but I feel like 66′
irishtimes.com/ireland/social-affairs/2023/08/09/the-stress-has-taken-a-toll-on-my-health-i-am-36-but-i-feel-like-66/
Concern over nitrous oxide abuse as hospital sees rise in spinal injuries: Auckland City Hospital is worried about a sudden increase in patients admitted with ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/494316/concern-over-nitrous-oxide-abuse-as-hospital-sees-rise-in-spinal-injuries
Robert Mangurian dies. Architect was critical in founding SCI-Arc: Mangurian, who co-founded the firm Studio Works and oversaw SCI-Arc's graduate program ...
latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2023-07-12/architect-robert-mangurian-a-key-member-of-sci-arcs-founding-generation-dies
Winchester vet treat puppy after injury left it unable to walk: An excitable puppy was knocked unconscious and left unable to walk after cracking his head on the ...
hampshirechronicle.co.uk/news/23623080.winchester-vet-treat-puppy-injury-left-unable-walk/
Woman who thought she just had a sore back left paralysed: Jo Wright, 62, will climb Mount Snowdon this weekend in her wheelchair to raise money for a spinal ...
walesonline.co.uk/news/real-life/mum-who-sore-back-left-27230095
Samantha Renke writes about how getting her first massage as a disabled person convinced her they should be available on the NHS.
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After my first massage as a disabled person I want them to be free on the NHS: I looked in the mirror lifting my chin up and down and side to side and I actually ...
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How a paralysed man learned to walk again ... using his thoughts: Technology provides a ‘digital bridge’ between brain and spinal cord, bypassing injured ...
irishtimes.com/health/your-wellness/2023/06/11/weve-captured-the-thoughts-of-gert-jan-and-translated-these-thoughts-into-a-stimulation-of-the-spinal-cord-to-reestablish-voluntary-movement/
Govt to list SCI’s non-core assets on bourses this month; invite bids for privatisation thereafter
financialexpress.com/industry/govt-to-list-scis-non-core-assets-on-bourses-this-month-invite-bids-for-privatisation-thereafter/3121606/
'I Was Paralyzed': Man Recalls Waking Up On Bathroom Floor After A Party: "I really just wanted to die at that point, I was terrified that for the rest of my ...
newsweek.com/man-miraculous-recovery-after-spinal-injury-1803362
A man was able to walk again after 10 years of being paralyzed, thanks to an experimental brain and spinal cord implant https://cnn.it/3qdAQ6Z
A Dutch man whose spinal cord was injured in a bike accident a dozen years ago can now walk thanks to stimulators implanted on his brain and spinal cord ... Show more https://bit.ly/3qfzpET
Paralyzed man can walk again with new brain and spine implants: Gert-Jan Oskam, who became paralyzed after a cycling accident in 2011, is learning to walk again ...
globalnews.ca/news/9722725/paralyzed-man-walks-brain-implants-netherlands/
Paralysed man walks with the help of brain implant: An electrode implant helps a 40-year-old paralysed man walk by re-storing the digital bridge between brain ...
thehindu.com/sci-tech/health/paralysed-man-walks-with-the-help-of-brain-implant/article66900642.ece
Wickens wants to be first disabled Indy 500 racer next year: Robert Wickens says his dream of becoming the first disabled driver to race in the Indianapolis 500 ...
motorsport.com/indycar/news/wickens-first-disabled-indy-500-racer-next-year/10470199/
Brain-Spine Interface Allows Paralyzed Man to Walk Using His Thoughts: Scientific American is the essential guide to the most awe-inspiring advances in science ...
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Tamara Davidson witnessed the death of her partner and suffered a spinal cord injury which called for months of rehabilitation. Left physically scarred ... Show more https://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/lead-stories/20230510/i-was-pretty-much-paralysed #GLNRFeatures
Woman thrown through car window in A2 Danson Interchange crash: A passenger in a car involved in a crash on the A2 was left in a wheelchair after the collision.
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Meet Gert-Jan, a 40-year-old Dutch man, who suffered a serious spinal cord injury, but can now stand, walk and even climb stairs ... Show more www.swissinfo.ch/eng/multimedia/swiss-research-helps-paralysed-man-walk-again-using-implants-that-read-brainwaves/48561514
Paralyzed patients can move again with nerve stimulation, HCMC clinical trial confirms
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Paid articlePaid Swiss research helps paralysed man walk again using implants that read brainwaves
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Brierley Hill lawyers raise almost £4,000 after cycle ride: TWO Brierley Hill based lawyers with limited cycling prowess have raised almost £4 ...
dudleynews.co.uk/news/23551993.brierley-hill-lawyers-raise-almost-4-000-cycle-ride/
Paralysed former athlete Nobel Haskell walks on stage to get high school diploma. Watch
indianexpress.com/article/trending/trending-globally/paralysed-athlete-nobel-haskell-walks-stage-high-school-diploma-8638526/
Paralyzed man walks again via thought-controlled implants: A paralyzed man has regained the ability to walk smoothly using only his thoughts for the first time ...
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AI helps paralysed man walk after 12 years simply by using his thoughts: In what can be called a breakthrough, a group of researchers has connected two regions ...
indianexpress.com/article/technology/artificial-intelligence/ai-helps-paralysed-man-to-walk-after-12-years-simply-by-using-his-thoughts-8631052/
Paralysed man walks again thanks to thought-controlled implants - Health - Life & Style
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Egypt: Opening up to investors - Egypt - Al-Ahram Weekly: The business community is looking forward to the implementation of a new set of decisions by the ...
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Boston University and Travis Roy Foundation create fund for scholars studying paralysis, spinal cord injuries
bostonherald.com/2023/05/24/boston-university-and-travis-roy-foundation-create-fund-for-scholars-studying-paralysis-spinal-cord-injuries/
Paralyzed man uses mind-reading tech to walk on his own again: The technology is a brain-computer interface that's similar to, but more advanced than ...
businessinsider.com/paralyzed-man-used-mind-reading-tech-to-walk-again-2023-5
Paid articlePaid Immune system discovery could lead to better spinal injury treatments: New research suggests that the immune system's ability to respond to spinal-cord injuries ...
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“He said, ‘I’ll see you when I get back,’ and I said, ‘Just remember Jase, please take it easy. Take care, remember I’ll always love you ... Show more https://bit.ly/3OxGUkI
Aussie’s cause of death on Everest revealed: Australian man Jason Kennison died on Mount Everest due to severe altitude sickness, his expedition organiser has ...
news.com.au/travel/travel-updates/incidents/aussies-heartbreaking-final-call-to-mum-before-mt-everest-death/news-story/58effc2680ec6ce82604dda505475377
Fundraising food fair pulls in huge crowd: THOUSANDS thronged the Special Children’s Centre in Grove Road to do their bit to raise funds for 11 special needs ...
thestar.com.my/metro/metro-news/2023/05/16/fundraising-food-fair-pulls-in-huge-crowd
Houston Methodist study aims to find therapy for spinal cord injury: Houston Methodist researchers hope the spinal cord stimulation study could lead to therapy ...
houstonchronicle.com/lifestyle/renew-houston/article/houston-methodist-spinal-injury-mother-daughter-17891571.php
UMS inks agreement with Swiss Paraplegic Research for study on spinal cord injuries
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2023/05/03/ums-inks-agreement-with-swiss-paraplegic-research-for-study-on-spinal-cord-injuries
Sit skier hits streets in global running race: In a milestone year, Paralympic sit ski hopeful Bailley Unahi has successfully debuted on offshore slopes and ...
newsroom.co.nz/lockerroom/page/sit-skier-hits-streets-in-global-running-race
Ed Jackson and his team to cross Vatnajokull Glacier: The group will travel without guidance or support and will be linked together by a single rope.
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Using intelligent neuroprostheses to treat motor disorders: Scientists have long studied neurostimulation to treat paralysis and sensory deficits caused by ...
medicalxpress.com/news/2023-04-intelligent-neuroprostheses-motor-disorders.html
Cities can benefit from complex supply chains, researchers find: During the early days of the pandemic, consumers faced shortages and abrupt price increases on ...
phys.org/news/2023-04-cities-benefit-complex-chains.html
Dartmouth football coach had leg amputated after bicycle crash: Buddy Teevens also suffered spinal cord damage when he was struck by a vehicle as he crossed a ...
washingtonpost.com/sports/2023/04/19/buddy-teevens-dartmouth-football-coach/
Today in history: April 19: On this day in 2015, Freddie Gray, a 25-year-old Black man, died a week after suffering a spinal cord injury in the back of a ...
dailyprogress.com/news/archives/today-in-history-april-19/collection_7ca5e740-2ea9-5cc5-a6aa-14d6cd062761.html
Moment student knew he’d never walk again: Jimmy Jan, a social media influencer, has revealed the moment he knew he’d never walk again.
news.com.au/lifestyle/real-life/true-stories/moment-jimmy-jan-knew-hed-never-walk-again/news-story/bd0048e586a0e5f21ae30f3075a6c34d
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