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12-03-2002, 09:38 AM
Wed, Dec 4 2002 1:11 AM AEDT
Research shows improvements on spinal injury rehab
More than 100 people attending a series of free public lectures on spinal injuries have heard about breakthrough research into neural regeneration.
The lectures are being presented by prominent Australian and international neuro scientists who are in Perth for the third Asia-Pacific Symposium on Neural Regeneration.
They have covered a range of topics including the latest in stem cell research, tissue engineering and rehabilitation.
Scientists say that new research is unlikely to completely repair an injured spine but it appears possible to lessen the severity of an injury.
Washington University professor John McDonald says his research indicates significant rehabilitation can take place some years after an injury has occurred, even when there has been no previous improvement.
He says broad research into the area is crucial.
http://www.abc.net.au/news/scitech/2002/12/item20021203182643_1.htm
Research shows improvements on spinal injury rehab
More than 100 people attending a series of free public lectures on spinal injuries have heard about breakthrough research into neural regeneration.
The lectures are being presented by prominent Australian and international neuro scientists who are in Perth for the third Asia-Pacific Symposium on Neural Regeneration.
They have covered a range of topics including the latest in stem cell research, tissue engineering and rehabilitation.
Scientists say that new research is unlikely to completely repair an injured spine but it appears possible to lessen the severity of an injury.
Washington University professor John McDonald says his research indicates significant rehabilitation can take place some years after an injury has occurred, even when there has been no previous improvement.
He says broad research into the area is crucial.
http://www.abc.net.au/news/scitech/2002/12/item20021203182643_1.htm