Category Archives: Spinal Cord Injury Treatment

Paralympian Sophie Carrigill loves a challenge, which is why she can't wait to take part in next year's Wings for Life World Run on May 9, 2021. The event isn't your average race. Instead of running from gun to tape, thousands of participants around the world all set off simultaneously and see how far they can get before the finish line catches up with them the finish line being a 'Catcher Car' which sets off 30 minutes after the race starts. Continue reading →

November 13, 2020 08:30 ET | Source: GW Pharmaceuticals plc - Results from analysis of three Phase 3 clinical studies showed statistically significant improvement in spasticity in people with multiple sclerosis - Treatment with nabiximols seen in this analysis was not associated with increased muscle weakness or a notable change in preferred walking speed CARLSBAD, Calif., Nov. 13, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Greenwich Biosciences, U.S. Continue reading →

The 2020 Virtual Texas Life Science Forum, sponsored by BioHouston November 10-12, showcased dozens of innovative, early stage companies seeking partners to reach the next level. Here are a few: Lumasonix is developing a blood-based cancer screening assay. Early detection is more important than the myriad of treatments being developed, in terms of improving outcomes, said Morris Smith, VP, product and partnerships Continue reading →

The Recovery Project, a leading provider of progressive, effective neuro rehab therapies that improve the lives and functionality of patients with spinal cord and other neurological injuries, is meeting the needs of local athletes with the launch of its Orthopedic & Sports Rehabilitation program. Charlie Swingle, program coordinator at The Recovery Project, made the announcement. "As an evidence-based therapeutic facility, we are perpetually looking to add to and evolve our service offerings as the needs of our clients change," Swingle said Continue reading →

Getting or renewing a medical marijuana card in Connecticut has never been easier. The advent of the internet has made almost anything possible, including getting your hands on an application (or renewal application) for your medical marijuana card! Long gone are the days of having to schedule a consultation in person with your doctor! The online application process is fast, easy, and the most efficient way of getting your card. In order to reapply or even apply for a medical card in Connecticut, you have to meet certain criteria. Continue reading →

A ventilator is a device that supports or takes over the breathing process, pumping air into the lungs. Continue reading →

Cell isolation techniques are increasingly being adopted all around the world owing to their ability to detect diseases earlier than the other conventionally used methods. In addition to this, the cell isolation technique is widely used in the hassle-free production of various kinds of biopharmaceuticals such as biosimilars, recombinant proteins, and monoclonal antibodies, which is further boosting the demand for cell isolation methods across the globe. The cells used in cell isolation are obtained from humans, plants, and animal sources and so, they require highly efficient filtration systems in order to remove the disease causing bacteria and viruses Continue reading →

Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technologys (MIT) research enterprise Critical Analytics for Manufacturing Personalized Medicine (CAMP) have been awarded Intra-CREATE grants from the National Research Foundation (NRF).The grants will support research on retinal biometrics for glaucoma progression and neural cell implantation therapy for spinal cord injuries. Krystyn Van Vliet, co-lead Principal Investigator at Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research and Technology (SMART) CAMP, and Professor of Materials Science and Engineering at MIT, said: Singapores well-established biopharmaceutical ecosystem brings with it a thriving research ecosystem that is supported by skilled talents and strong manufacturing capabilities. We are excited to collaborate with our partners in Singapore, bringing together an interdisciplinary group of experts from MIT and Singapore, for new research areas at SMART Continue reading →

Sixteen years ago, voters were promised that $3 billion of bonds for embryonic stem-cell research would deliver cures for diseases such as diabetes, Alzheimers, Parkinsons and heart disease. Instead, weve gotten cures or potential treatments for a very different and unexpected set of afflictions, such as a deadly immune disorder, spinal cord injury, a type of cancer and a form of blindness. The moral of the story as Californians decide whether to continue support by approving Proposition 14s nearly doubled research budget of $5.5 billion is this: Science marches to its own beat and on its own clock, awe-inspiring but oblivious to political pledges Continue reading →

The coronavirus pandemic has dominated the headlines and our daily lives for most of this year. Medical News Today have covered this fast-moving, complex story with live updates on the latest news, interviews with experts, and an ongoing investigation into the deep racial disparities that COVID-19 has helped unmask. However, this has not stopped us from publishing hundreds of fascinating stories on a myriad of other topics Continue reading →