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Dr. Darlene McCord is one of the two founders of McCord Research. As senior researcher, she brings... More
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Sufferer of chronic intractable pain for over 20 yrs. Severe spinal issues, fibromyalgia,... More
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Spinal Cord Injury Incontinence by Meredy Registered NurseHealth Maven ... then, I have been diagnosed with CHF and type II diabetes. The spinal cord Web site is how I deal with it. I have provided ove ...
Scientists Restore Walking In Mice After Spinal Cord Injury by Linda MacDonald Glenn Healthy Living ProfessionalHealth Maven ... s for the estimated 250,000 Americans who suffer from traumatic spinal cord injuries... "Imagine the long nerve fibers that run ...
Nine Years with a Spinal Cord Injury Today by Greg T. Patient Expert Nine years ago today I had my spinal cord injury, it's a date on the calendar that continues t ...
Patients Review Spinal Cord Stimulation... by Danimal Patient Expert ... site that offers user reviews of surgical procedures, including spinal cord stimulation. This got me thinking about the fact th ...
Resources for Brain and Spinal Cord Injury by Broken Brilliant Patient Expert I’m posting this here, so I can find it laterResources for Brain and Spinal Cord Injury ResearchIt’s got all sorts ...
Leonard Cerullo, MD - Discusses Spinal Cord Injuries by NOHC Patient Expert In honor of the 4th of July holiday, Dr. Cerullo discusses tragic spinal accidents which include diving accidents, car accidents ...
Reversing the Irreversible - Neuromotor Prostheses for Spinal Cord Injury by Dr. Shaheen Lakhan Medical Doctor ... spital, where a CT scan delivers the unthinkable news: complete spinal cord injury.The player is stabilized medically, and a tea ...
MIT Identifies Cells For Spinal-Cord Repair - Could Lead To Non-Surgical Treatment For Injuries by Rudy S. Patient Expert ... te for Learning and Memory has pinpointed stem cells within the spinal cord that, if persuaded to differentiate into more healin ...
Embryonic Stem Cell Therapy Data Submitted – UCI Irvine Waiting for FDA to Approve For Treatment of Patients with Spinal Cord Da by Medical Quack Patient ExpertHealth Maven ... cent. This could hold some real big answers to those who have spinal cord damages and being able to function without paralysis ...
Intraspinal implant of mesenchymal stem cells may not heal the demyelinated spinal cord by stuart Patient Expert ... ss of the myelinated sheath surrounding the nerve fibers of the spinal cord. Therapeutic hope for curing multiple sclerosis and ...

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Spinal cord - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The spinal cord is a long, thin, tubular bundle of nervous tissue and support cells that extends from the brain. The brain and spinal cord together make up ...

Spinal Cord Injuries: MedlinePlus
Most injuries don't sever your spinal cord. Instead, they cause damage when pieces of vertebrae tear into cord tissue or press down on the nerve parts that ...

Spinal cord injury - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Spinal cord injuries cause myelopathy or damage to white matter or myelinated fiber tracts that carry signals to and from the brain. This type of traumatic ...

Spinal Cord Diseases: MedlinePlus
Aug 14, 2009 ... The primary NIH organization for research on Spinal Cord Diseases is the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke ...

Spinal Cord Medicine. Table of Contents
Introduction History of Spinal Cord Medicine Ibrahim M Eltorai. Anatomy and Function of the Spinal Cord Harry G Goshgarian. Imaging of the Spinal Cord ...

Spinal Cord Injury, Facts - NCIPC
This section was developed for public health professionals and practitioners in spinal cord injury (SCI) prevention and treatment. ...

X-Plain Patient Education Tutorial: Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Cord Injury. Start X-Plain Interactive Tutorial · Start X-Plain Self Playing Tutorial · Open X-Plain Text Summary. This option starts the interactive ...

Spinal Cord Injury, Prevention - NCIPC
Feb 23, 2009 ... (Unless otherwise noted, the safety tips have been adapted from the National Spinal Cord Injury Association Prevention Steps and Think ...

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Spinal Cord - HealthCentral
All the information you need about spinal cord, including common issues, symptoms and treatments.

Spinal cord abscess
A spinal cord abscess is caused when infection occurs within the internal areas of the spine. An abscess of the spinal cord itself is very, very rare. ...

Causes and Risk Factors of Spinal Cord Trauma
Jul 14, 2006 ... Spinal cord trauma can be caused by any number of injuries to the spine. ... A minor injury can cause spinal cord trauma if the spine is ...

Brain and Spinal Cord Magnetic Resonance Imaging - Symptoms ...
Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention of Brain and Spinal Cord Magnetic Resonance Imaging.

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Brain and Spinal Cord Magnetic Resonance Imaging Symptoms, Treatments and Medications.

Spinal cord trauma
Spinal cord trauma is damage to the spinal cord that results from direct injury to the cord itself, or from indirect injury from damage to the bones, ...

Chronic Pain - I had a cervical spinal cord stim implanted in 1996 ...
May 7, 2009 ... I'm stuck with a spinal stimulator in my c-spine that cannot be removed due to risk of epidural bleed. I need an MRI for another issue and cannot hae one .

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Jul 8, 2009 ... WEDNESDAY, July 8 (HealthDay News) -- In a turnabout from prior recommendations, a new study says soldiers who need electrical spinal cord ...

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Keansburg product Scott Pillar forging comeback from spinal cord injury for ...
Doctors told his mother, Lisa Lacey, that nothing was broken or severed near his spinal cord. But the hit caused trauma in his back, resulting in spinal ...

Spinal Cord Expo Highlights Abilities
By Julie Henry, NBC17, 12 hours, 15 minutes ago Ballroom dancing may not be the first thing a spinal cord injury patient has on his mind, but therapists say ...

Spinal Cord Injuries: Experimental Drug May Restore Function of Nerves
20, 2009) — Researchers have shown how an experimental drug might restore the function of nerves damaged in spinal cord injuries by preventing short ...

Lake Katrine rehab center has new leader
The facility specializes in serving individuals with traumatic brain and spinal cord injuries, as well as respiratory issues and other complex medical ...