Luba's book is finally out.

Wise Young · 10-16-2001, 04:28 PM

http://www.nap.edu/catalog/10124.html

Luba Vikhanski's book is finally out. For those of you who may not have known, Luba is a regular visitor to these forums. She wrote a book entitled "In Search of the Lost Cord: Solving the Mystery of Spinal Cord Regeneration". In the book, she covers Michal Schwartz and other scientists in the field.

The full text of the book can be read on the web: http://www.nap.edu/books/0309074371/html/

giambjj · 10-17-2001, 02:01 PM

This is an excellent book. Very well written, easy to read, and up-to-date with articles on Drs. Cheng, Young, Bunge, and Kao; Mellisa Holley, Miami Cure, etc.

dw · 10-18-2001, 04:42 PM

Great posting!

Curt Leatherbee · 10-19-2001, 04:04 PM

Yesterday from Amazon for $20.00. It sounds interesting.

"Life is about how you
respond to not only the
challenges you're dealt but
the challenges you seek...If
you have no goals, no
mountains to climb, your
soul dies".~Liz Fordred

Wise Young · 10-19-2001, 04:40 PM

Luba cites this web site for some of her information and the realization of the urgency of the need for cure. Wise.

etexley · 10-24-2001, 09:00 AM

"You know what my biggest fear is? That instead of recovery, we may produce pain!" Now what are the chances of that? Pain is a form of recovery, is it not? Wouldn't the chances of JUST PAIN CIRCUITS being generated be significantly less than ALL the circuits being regenerated? I would think it better the chances of being kidnapped by aliens.

Eric Texley

Wise Young · 10-24-2001, 10:56 AM

Eric, the likelihood of aberrant connections resulting from regenerative therapies is high. It is worrisome that a therapy may stimulate sprouting of small fibers that produce neuropathic pain instead of nociceptive sensation (painful sensation) or proprioceptive sensation (touch and position sensation).

I have heard many anecdotal studies from people developing painful hypersensitivity in parts of the bodies that are recovering. These can range from pins and needles to full-blown neuropathic pain.

Of course we must not let our worries stop the research but it is good to worry and also to let people know that regenerative therapies may be associated with pain.

Wise.

Chris Chappell · 11-19-2001, 01:30 PM

who haven't read this book you should. You may think you're up on the research but are you really?

This should be required reading by every patient, doctor, researcher, neuro-anything, PT, OT, caregiver, etc. associated with sci.

Spend the money or ask Santa for a copy but read this book.

hirar · 11-19-2001, 06:41 PM

Many research scientists may agree that critical review of research literature and producing a final material in synthesis requires more efforts and knowledge thatn conducting a more focused research project. In the sense, I do agree that this book is well written. By the way, this is my first post, but I have been benefiting a lot from this website. This site has been very informative, and I feel very fortunate to be able to hear more "inside" stories of individual patients that we may not read in professional journals. Thank you all

Curt Leatherbee · 11-19-2001, 07:32 PM

I ordered it through Amazon and just finished it the other day. Great book..

"Life is about how you
respond to not only the
challenges you're dealt but
the challenges you seek...If
you have no goals, no
mountains to climb, your
soul dies".~Liz Fordred

10-16-2001, 04:28 PM	#1
Wise Young Administrator Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: New Brunswick, NJ, USA Posts: 37,988	Luba's book is finally out. http://www.nap.edu/catalog/10124.html Luba Vikhanski's book is finally out. For those of you who may not have known, Luba is a regular visitor to these forums. She wrote a book entitled "In Search of the Lost Cord: Solving the Mystery of Spinal Cord Regeneration". In the book, she covers Michal Schwartz and other scientists in the field. The full text of the book can be read on the web: http://www.nap.edu/books/0309074371/html/

10-17-2001, 02:01 PM	#2
giambjj Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Auburn, AL,USA Posts: 1,866	book This is an excellent book. Very well written, easy to read, and up-to-date with articles on Drs. Cheng, Young, Bunge, and Kao; Mellisa Holley, Miami Cure, etc.

10-19-2001, 04:04 PM	#4
Curt Leatherbee Moderator Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Florida Posts: 9,383	Just ordered my copy Yesterday from Amazon for $20.00. It sounds interesting. "Life is about how you respond to not only the challenges you're dealt but the challenges you seek...If you have no goals, no mountains to climb, your soul dies".~Liz Fordred

10-24-2001, 09:00 AM	#6
etexley Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Boca Raton, Florida, USA Posts: 1,446	Professor Steeves "You know what my biggest fear is? That instead of recovery, we may produce pain!" Now what are the chances of that? Pain is a form of recovery, is it not? Wouldn't the chances of JUST PAIN CIRCUITS being generated be significantly less than ALL the circuits being regenerated? I would think it better the chances of being kidnapped by aliens. Eric Texley

11-19-2001, 01:30 PM	#8
Chris Chappell Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 7,035	For those of you who haven't read this book you should. You may think you're up on the research but are you really? This should be required reading by every patient, doctor, researcher, neuro-anything, PT, OT, caregiver, etc. associated with sci. Spend the money or ask Santa for a copy but read this book.

10-18-2001, 04:42 PM	#3
dw Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: NY Posts: 97	Great posting!

10-19-2001, 04:40 PM	#5
Wise Young Administrator Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: New Brunswick, NJ, USA Posts: 37,988	Luba cites this web site for some of her information and the realization of the urgency of the need for cure. Wise.

10-24-2001, 10:56 AM	#7
Wise Young Administrator Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: New Brunswick, NJ, USA Posts: 37,988	Eric, the likelihood of aberrant connections resulting from regenerative therapies is high. It is worrisome that a therapy may stimulate sprouting of small fibers that produce neuropathic pain instead of nociceptive sensation (painful sensation) or proprioceptive sensation (touch and position sensation). I have heard many anecdotal studies from people developing painful hypersensitivity in parts of the bodies that are recovering. These can range from pins and needles to full-blown neuropathic pain. Of course we must not let our worries stop the research but it is good to worry and also to let people know that regenerative therapies may be associated with pain. Wise.

11-19-2001, 06:41 PM	#9
hirar Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 31	I agree about the book Many research scientists may agree that critical review of research literature and producing a final material in synthesis requires more efforts and knowledge thatn conducting a more focused research project. In the sense, I do agree that this book is well written. By the way, this is my first post, but I have been benefiting a lot from this website. This site has been very informative, and I feel very fortunate to be able to hear more "inside" stories of individual patients that we may not read in professional journals. Thank you all

11-19-2001, 07:32 PM	#10
Curt Leatherbee Moderator Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Florida Posts: 9,383	It is Excellent reading I ordered it through Amazon and just finished it the other day. Great book.. "Life is about how you respond to not only the challenges you're dealt but the challenges you seek...If you have no goals, no mountains to climb, your soul dies".~Liz Fordred

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