• Sci Pry
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • August 28th, 2015
Device Reads People's Breath, Puts It into Words

Device Reads People's Breath, Puts It into Words

This technology means paralyzed people could talk again

  • Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • July 31st, 2015
Electrodes on Their Skin Let Paralyzed Patients Move Their Legs

Electrodes on Their Skin Let Paralyzed Patients Move Their Legs

The electrodes stimulated the spine, scientists explain

  • Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • June 3rd, 2015
Scientists Use Light Beams to Make Muscles Contract on Demand

Scientists Use Light Beams to Make Muscles Contract on Demand

The breakthrough could deliver a new treatment for paralysis

  • Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • January 9th, 2015
Spinal Cord Implants Make It Possible for Paralyzed Mice to Walk Again

Spinal Cord Implants Make It Possible for Paralyzed Mice to Walk Again

The implant are designed to deliver both electric impulses and pharmacological compounds, researchers explain

Professor Stephen Hawking Given New Communication System by Intel – Video

Professor Stephen Hawking Given New Communication System by Intel – Video

A needed upgrade that has been ten years in coming

  • Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • October 22nd, 2014
Paralyzed Man Walks After Cells from His Nose Are Transplanted into His Spine

Paralyzed Man Walks After Cells from His Nose Are Transplanted into His Spine

The 40-year-old man's amazing recovery is hailed as a world-first, the case brings new hope to other paralysis sufferers

Michael Schumacher Left Paralyzed by Coma, Blinking His Eyes to Communicate

Michael Schumacher Left Paralyzed by Coma, Blinking His Eyes to Communicate

Despite this, the driver is said to be going back home within a month

Woman Shocked to Find a Nose Growing on Her Back

Woman Shocked to Find a Nose Growing on Her Back

The nose started growing on the woman's back following a failed medical intervention

  • Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • June 25th, 2014
Neural Bypass Lets Paralyzed Man Use His Thoughts to Move His Hand

Neural Bypass Lets Paralyzed Man Use His Thoughts to Move His Hand

The neural bypass system works by rerouting brain signals, scientists explain

British Man Left Paralyzed After Eating a Bag of Sweets

British Man Left Paralyzed After Eating a Bag of Sweets

Keith Ballantine overindulged in his favorite sugary treats

  • Health
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • April 10th, 2014
Direct Electrical Stimulation of the Spine May Aid Paralysis Therapies

Direct Electrical Stimulation of the Spine May Aid Paralysis Therapies

A new approach to addressing complete paralysis was tested in the US

  • Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • February 18th, 2013
Groundbreaking Paralysis Treatment to Begin Human Clinical Trials

Groundbreaking Paralysis Treatment to Begin Human Clinical Trials

The treatment has thus far helped paralyzed mice walk, climb stairs, run

  • Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • January 4th, 2013
Hand Transplant Performed for the First Time in Britain

Hand Transplant Performed for the First Time in Britain

Mark Cahill's right hand was replaced with one taken from another person

  • Health
  • By Cristina Macari
  • November 19th, 2012
Nose Cells Transplant Treats Paralysis in Dogs

Nose Cells Transplant Treats Paralysis in Dogs

English researchers offer new hope to paralyzed humans

Device That Defies Paralysis Under Development

Device That Defies Paralysis Under Development

Researchers want to be able to bypass the spinal cord

  • Sci Pry
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • February 20th, 2012
Controlling a Wheelchair with the Tongue Drive System

Controlling a Wheelchair with the Tongue Drive System

The innovation also allows the paralyzed to operate computers

Treating Paralysis May Be Just Around the Corner

Treating Paralysis May Be Just Around the Corner

Experts make considerable headway in treating animals

 
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