New Immunotherapy Improves Recovery from SCI
Scientists developed an immunotherapy to minimize the damage from traumatic spinal cord injury, instead of repairing damaged tissue.
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Stimulating Axon Re-Growth After Spinal Cord Injury
High-frequency rTMS activated MAP2K signaling and enhanced axonal regeneration and functional recovery after spinal cord injury, per research.
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Peleton and Reeve Foundation Launch Adaptive Fitness Collaboration
Peloton and the Reeve Foundation launch an adaptive fitness collaboration for wheelchair users living with SCI or other causes of paralysis.
Epigenetic Treatment in Mice Improves Spinal Cord Regeneration After Injury
Weekly treatments with an epigenetic activator can aid the regrowth of sensory and motor neurons in the spinal cord, a study suggests.
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Reeve Foundation NPRC Presents New Underserved Populations Factsheet During Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month
The National Paralysis Resource Center (NPRC) published a new series of resource sheets for underserved communities living with disabilities.
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Fundraising for Medical Expenses: What You Need to Know, at The Reeve Summit 2022
Help Hope Live, Sonny Mullen, will share key insights about keeping a medical crisis from being a financial Crisis at the Reeve Summit 2022.
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Up-LIFT Pivotal Study to Restore Arm and Hand Function in People with SCI Nets Positive Results
The Up-LIFT pivotal study evaluating ARC-EX Therapy achieved its endpoint of improvement in upper extremity strength and function.
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Restoring Movement After Spinal Cord Injury Focus of New Research
Researchers aim to understand the changes in the neural circuits that may improve motor function after spinal cord injury.
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United Spinal Association Announces #StrongWheeled Together Finalists
United Spinal Association announces the finalists for its #StrongWheeled Together Awards honoring individuals from the SCI/D community.
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Paralyzed Veterans of America 2022 Healthcare Summit + Expo Kicks Off
Thought leaders in SCI research, science, and tech join with clinicians at Paralyzed Veterans of America 2022 Healthcare Summit + Expo.
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Brennan Rehabilitation Foundation Awards Lifetime Grants to Three Spinal Cord Injury Survivors
Brennan Rehabilitation Foundation announces three recipients of the Socrates Award, yearly funds to to aid SCI survivors’ ongoing care.
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The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation Announces 3rd Annual Reeve Summit 2022
The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation will host the 3rd annual Reeve Summit 2022 on October 13 and 14, 2022 in Washington, DC.
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Untapped Potential of Stem Cells Could Help Repair Spinal Cord Damage
Scientists ID stem cells that respond to injury in the central nervous system of mice. They could help treat brain and spinal cord injuries.
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Can a Human with a Spinal Cord Injury Walk and Run?
Researchers have successfully recovered muscle movements in a model of mice with spinal cord injury through organic artificial nerves.
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Travel Considerations for Wheelchair Users with SCI
Occupational therapists can leverage their unique training in activity analysis and environmental adaptations to help clients with SCI prepare for the challenges they may face when traveling.
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Implantable Electronics Could Treat Spinal Cord Injury and Parkinson’s Disease
Flexible implantable electronics are a step closer toward clinical applications thanks to a recent breakthrough technology.
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Michigan Medicine Receives Grant Recognizing it as a Top US Program for Spinal Cord Injury
Michigan Medicine’s Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation received a federal research grant for spinal cord injury.
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Kessler Team Wins NIH Neuromod Prize for Plan to Enable More Independence for SCI Patients
A research team has won the NIH Neuromod Prize for their plan to accelerate advances in spinal stimulation through autonomic neuromodulation.
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