Spinal Cord Injury
A spinal cord injury (SCI) is damage to the spinal cord that causes temporary or permanent changes in its function. Symptoms may include loss of muscle function, sensation, or autonomic function in the parts of the body served by the spinal cord below the level of the injury.
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OCT 08, 2019NeuroscienceOCT 08, 2019Using a brain-controlled robotic suit, a tetraplegic man is able to move his arms and walk. These early results are promising - even astonishing - but authors note that the system is far from...WRITTEN BY: Nina LichtenbergAPR 25, 2019CardiologyAPR 25, 2019It can be easy when first starting an exercise program to get carried away. Many newcomers believe that more means more. But it’s not just exercise, ...WRITTEN BY: Abbie ArceDEC 17, 2018Health & MedicineDEC 17, 2018Microglia are in primed states when injury happens and acute exposure to opioids activates them further creating pain sensitivity....WRITTEN BY: Aswini KannegantiDEC 10, 2018NeuroscienceDEC 10, 2018lay out a path that neurons of the spinal cord might be able to follow - potentially leading to improved recovery for people paralyzed by spinal cord injuries....WRITTEN BY: Aswini KannegantiNOV 09, 2018Cannabis SciencesNOV 09, 2018The Journal of Bone and Mineral Research published a study showing that the cannabinoid cannabidiol (CBD) strengthens bones and accelerates the healing of...WRITTEN BY: Melissa MooreNOV 03, 2018TechnologyNOV 03, 2018The latest study at the intersection of technology and neuroscience is the STIMO (STImulation Movement Overground) study, which has established the ne...WRITTEN BY: Nouran AminSEP 24, 2018Drug Discovery & DevelopmentSEP 24, 2018Driven by the effort to identify effective non-opioid pain medications, a recent international research study with a publication in the Journal Neurology, ...WRITTEN BY: Nouran AminSEP 22, 2018ImmunologySEP 22, 2018Immune brain cell inflammation due to aging can be mitigated through a high fiber diet...WRITTEN BY: Nicholas BreehlSEP 06, 2018NeuroscienceSEP 06, 2018When someone suffers an injury or illness that results in paralysis, the loss is devastating. Whether partial or full, when part of the body doesn’t ...WRITTEN BY: Brenda Kelley KimAUG 31, 2018TechnologyAUG 31, 2018According to a study published in Advanced Materials, a research team at the University of Minnesota attempted, for the first time, to fully 3D print a set...WRITTEN BY: Nouran AminJUN 12, 2018NeuroscienceJUN 12, 2018Head injuries, like concussions or traumatic brain injuries (TBI), can have devastating after effects. From post-concussion syndrome to depression, anxiety...WRITTEN BY: Brenda Kelley KimMAY 22, 2018NeuroscienceMAY 22, 2018Spring is entirely upon us, and that means some can suffer from allergies. A runny nose is a common symptom, and one Nebraska woman thought the pollen and...WRITTEN BY: Brenda Kelley KimMAY 11, 2018ImmunologyMAY 11, 2018Neural stem cells designed to be identical to the host they were derived from are the newest hope for scientists in transplantation medicine, specifically...WRITTEN BY: Kara MarkerAPR 30, 2018NeuroscienceAPR 30, 2018Once a person has suffered a spinal cord injury, there isn't much to be done except to learn how to live with paralysis and loss of function. That coul...WRITTEN BY: Brenda Kelley KimMAR 03, 2018Drug Discovery & DevelopmentMAR 03, 2018Baclofen a drug recently used to treat alcohol use disorders. It has been re-examined at the University of Liverpool to not be effective: the research was later published in the Addiction jou...WRITTEN BY: Nouran AminFEB 28, 2018VideosFEB 28, 2018In patients who have suffered a spinal cord injury, sometimes the only way to regain the use of the arms and hands is to use an exoskeleton prosthetic. The...WRITTEN BY: Brenda Kelley KimJAN 28, 2018VideosJAN 28, 2018Axolotls are so unique in nature that scientific researchers can't seem to put them down. Unlike a bevy of other creatures, these salamanders can regenerat...WRITTEN BY: Anthony BouchardDEC 14, 2017VideosDEC 14, 2017When researchers first began to learn more about stem cells, their potential seemed unlimited. But first researchers had to find a supply of these cells fo...WRITTEN BY: Carmen LeitchDEC 05, 2017NeuroscienceDEC 05, 2017An inmate on death row in Arkansas was granted a stay of execution last month in part because of a directive in his will that his brain be examined by...WRITTEN BY: Brenda Kelley KimNOV 01, 2017Health & MedicineNOV 01, 2017Chronic pain is a condition that impacts about 1.5 billion people in the world. The causes of it are varied, from traumatic injuries, arthritis, and degene...WRITTEN BY: Brenda Kelley KimSEP 19, 2017ImmunologySEP 19, 2017In discovering a new pathway between the spinal cord, adrenal glands, and the immune system, scientists from Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berl...WRITTEN BY: Kara MarkerSEP 05, 2017NeuroscienceSEP 05, 2017After a stroke or spinal cord injury, many patients cannot walk at all or have trouble with walking and need assistance from canes, walkers or wheelchairs....WRITTEN BY: Brenda Kelley KimAUG 15, 2017NeuroscienceAUG 15, 2017When talking about rhythm, something that comes to mind is music. Tapping along to the beat of a favorite song or being able to dance and sing are all func...WRITTEN BY: Brenda Kelley KimJUN 29, 2017NeuroscienceJUN 29, 2017When you think about the brain, how much it does, how resilient it is, while at the same time how easily it can be damaged through injury or disease, it&rs...WRITTEN BY: Brenda Kelley Kim
OCT 08, 2019
Neuroscience
OCT 08, 2019
Using a brain-controlled robotic suit, a tetraplegic man is able to move his arms and walk. These early results are promising - even astonishing - but authors note that the system is far from...
WRITTEN BY:
Nina Lichtenberg
APR 25, 2019
Cardiology
APR 25, 2019
It can be easy when first starting an exercise program to get carried away. Many newcomers believe that more means more. But it’s not just exercise, ...
WRITTEN BY:
Abbie Arce
DEC 17, 2018
Health & Medicine
DEC 17, 2018
Microglia are in primed states when injury happens and acute exposure to opioids activates them further creating pain sensitivity....
WRITTEN BY:
Aswini Kanneganti
DEC 10, 2018
Neuroscience
DEC 10, 2018
lay out a path that neurons of the spinal cord might be able to follow - potentially leading to improved recovery for people paralyzed by spinal cord injuries....
WRITTEN BY:
Aswini Kanneganti
NOV 09, 2018
Cannabis Sciences
NOV 09, 2018
The Journal of Bone and Mineral Research published a study showing that the cannabinoid cannabidiol (CBD) strengthens bones and accelerates the healing of...
WRITTEN BY:
Melissa Moore
NOV 03, 2018
Technology
NOV 03, 2018
The latest study at the intersection of technology and neuroscience is the STIMO (STImulation Movement Overground) study, which has established the ne...
WRITTEN BY:
Nouran Amin
SEP 24, 2018
Drug Discovery & Development
SEP 24, 2018
Driven by the effort to identify effective non-opioid pain medications, a recent international research study with a publication in the Journal Neurology, ...
WRITTEN BY:
Nouran Amin
SEP 22, 2018
Immunology
SEP 22, 2018
Immune brain cell inflammation due to aging can be mitigated through a high fiber diet...
WRITTEN BY:
Nicholas Breehl
SEP 06, 2018
Neuroscience
SEP 06, 2018
When someone suffers an injury or illness that results in paralysis, the loss is devastating. Whether partial or full, when part of the body doesn’t ...
WRITTEN BY:
Brenda Kelley Kim
AUG 31, 2018
Technology
AUG 31, 2018
According to a study published in Advanced Materials, a research team at the University of Minnesota attempted, for the first time, to fully 3D print a set...
WRITTEN BY:
Nouran Amin
JUN 12, 2018
Neuroscience
JUN 12, 2018
Head injuries, like concussions or traumatic brain injuries (TBI), can have devastating after effects. From post-concussion syndrome to depression, anxiety...
WRITTEN BY:
Brenda Kelley Kim
MAY 22, 2018
Neuroscience
MAY 22, 2018
Spring is entirely upon us, and that means some can suffer from allergies. A runny nose is a common symptom, and one Nebraska woman thought the pollen and...
WRITTEN BY:
Brenda Kelley Kim
MAY 11, 2018
Immunology
MAY 11, 2018
Neural stem cells designed to be identical to the host they were derived from are the newest hope for scientists in transplantation medicine, specifically...
WRITTEN BY:
Kara Marker
APR 30, 2018
Neuroscience
APR 30, 2018
Once a person has suffered a spinal cord injury, there isn't much to be done except to learn how to live with paralysis and loss of function. That coul...
WRITTEN BY:
Brenda Kelley Kim
MAR 03, 2018
Drug Discovery & Development
MAR 03, 2018
Baclofen a drug recently used to treat alcohol use disorders. It has been re-examined at the University of Liverpool to not be effective: the research was later published in the Addiction jou...
WRITTEN BY:
Nouran Amin
FEB 28, 2018
Videos
FEB 28, 2018
In patients who have suffered a spinal cord injury, sometimes the only way to regain the use of the arms and hands is to use an exoskeleton prosthetic. The...
WRITTEN BY:
Brenda Kelley Kim
JAN 28, 2018
Videos
JAN 28, 2018
Axolotls are so unique in nature that scientific researchers can't seem to put them down. Unlike a bevy of other creatures, these salamanders can regenerat...
WRITTEN BY:
Anthony Bouchard
DEC 14, 2017
Videos
DEC 14, 2017
When researchers first began to learn more about stem cells, their potential seemed unlimited. But first researchers had to find a supply of these cells fo...
WRITTEN BY:
Carmen Leitch
DEC 05, 2017
Neuroscience
DEC 05, 2017
An inmate on death row in Arkansas was granted a stay of execution last month in part because of a directive in his will that his brain be examined by...
WRITTEN BY:
Brenda Kelley Kim
NOV 01, 2017
Health & Medicine
NOV 01, 2017
Chronic pain is a condition that impacts about 1.5 billion people in the world. The causes of it are varied, from traumatic injuries, arthritis, and degene...
WRITTEN BY:
Brenda Kelley Kim
SEP 19, 2017
Immunology
SEP 19, 2017
In discovering a new pathway between the spinal cord, adrenal glands, and the immune system, scientists from Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berl...
WRITTEN BY:
Kara Marker
SEP 05, 2017
Neuroscience
SEP 05, 2017
After a stroke or spinal cord injury, many patients cannot walk at all or have trouble with walking and need assistance from canes, walkers or wheelchairs....
WRITTEN BY:
Brenda Kelley Kim
AUG 15, 2017
Neuroscience
AUG 15, 2017
When talking about rhythm, something that comes to mind is music. Tapping along to the beat of a favorite song or being able to dance and sing are all func...
WRITTEN BY:
Brenda Kelley Kim
JUN 29, 2017
Neuroscience
JUN 29, 2017
When you think about the brain, how much it does, how resilient it is, while at the same time how easily it can be damaged through injury or disease, it&rs...
WRITTEN BY:
Brenda Kelley Kim
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