- Health
- By Laura Sinpetru
- August 16th, 2015
Researchers Describe Novel Way to Repair Injured Spinal Cords
The idea is to use stem cells to repair damaged nerves
- Oddiverse
- By Laura Sinpetru
- April 9th, 2015
30-Year-Old Man Volunteers for World's First Full Head Transplant
Valery Spiridonov is adamant about letting Dr. Sergio Canavero cut off his head and try to attach it to another body
- Health
- By Laura Sinpetru
- February 14th, 2015
Woman Starts Leaking Spinal Fluid After Intense Pilates Workout
Medical experts say that, while doing Pilates, the woman most likely suffered a tear in the lining of her spinal cord
- Health
- By Laura Sinpetru
- January 9th, 2015
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
- Health
- By Laura Sinpetru
- October 22nd, 2014
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
- Health
- By Tudor Vieru
- April 10th, 2014
Direct Electrical Stimulation of the Spine May Aid Paralysis Therapies
A new approach to addressing complete paralysis was tested in the US
- Health
- By Tudor Vieru
- August 21st, 2012
Strokes Alter Muscle Synergy Activation Patterns
Researchers figure out why the event affects movement
- Nano-Biotechnology
- By Tudor Vieru
- April 25th, 2012
Device That Defies Paralysis Under Development
Researchers want to be able to bypass the spinal cord
- Behavior/Humans
- By Tudor Vieru
- October 17th, 2009
Placebo Effect Proven in the Spine
Pain disappeared in study volunteers
- Health
- By Tudor Vieru
- September 18th, 2009
Natural Hydrogel Can Cure Spinal Cord Injuries
It also accelerates the healing process
- Health
- By Tudor Vieru
- July 28th, 2009
Blue Dye Stops Further Damage to the Spine
If it is applied immediately after the original injury