A team of researchers in the United States and Japan reports that spinal cord stimulation (SCS) measurably decreased pain and
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Case report: Stem cells a step toward improving motor, sensory function after spinal cord injury
Stem cells derived from a patient’s own fat offer a step toward improving—not just stabilizing—motor and sensory function of people
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Animal-assisted therapy aids in spinal cord injury recovery
Every year, approximately 17,000 new cases of spinal cord injury are reported in the United States. Recovering from an SCI
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Spinal cord is ‘smarter’ than previously thought
We often think of our brains as being at the centre of complex motor function and control, but how ‘smart’
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Construction and transport workers face high risk of traumatic spinal injuries
Workers in the construction and transport industries experience high rates of traumatic spinal injuries, and there is an urgent need
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A recipe for regenerating nerve fibers across complete spinal cord injury
Neuroscientists at UCLA, Harvard University and the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology have identified a three-pronged treatment that triggers axons—the
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Rehabilitating the mind could improve outcomes after spinal cord injury
A study led by Heriot-Watt University has explored how individuals with spinal cord injuries perceive the space around them. The
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Cytokinetics Announces Data From Phase 2 Clinical Study of Reldesemtiv in Patients With Spinal Muscular Atrophy
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., June 16, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Cytokinetics, Incorporated (Nasdaq:CYTK) today announced data from the Phase 2
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