Spinal Cord Injury Articles Posted by Manouli - Page 30

lunasicc42 · 11-18-2011, 07:15 PM

I always zero in on the phrase "prevent further secondary damage ", or something to that effect. The deal is chronic injuries, not Acute with codewords

manouli · 11-22-2011, 09:13 AM

Improved Method of Electrical Stimulation Could Help Treat Damaged Nerves

ScienceDaily (Nov. 21, 2011) — Functional electrical stimulation (FES) was developed to help return lost function to patients with upper and lower extremity injuries and spinal cord injuries, among other applications. However, the devices, which work by stimulating neuronal activity in nerve-damaged patients, have a potential shortcoming in that the electrical currents needed for the treatment to work can also send errant signals to surrounding nerves, resulting in painful side effects.

Earlier this fall, a plastic surgery research team at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) and an engineering team from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), described a new method of nerve stimulation that reduces the device's electrical threshold by 40 percent, compared with traditional FES therapy. Reported in the October 23 Advance On-line issue of the journal Nature Materials, the findings could help researchers develop a safer, more efficient FES therapy with fewer side effects.

more...

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases...1121194131.htm

manouli · 11-24-2011, 01:16 PM

Rashid Hospital patients to benefit from advanced vibration technology
United Arab Emirates: Sunday, March 19 - 2006 at 15:29

Coinciding with the National Physiotherapy Week, March 11th - March 19th, Power-Plate
Middle East has donated one of its machines to the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Department, Rashid Hospital.

Research has shown that advanced vibration technology (also known as whole body vibration), used by professionals and sports enthusiasts around the world, has numerous and considerable medical benefits. Several studies conducted across the US and Europe have demonstrated that the technology can be used in the treatment of life-altering debilitating conditions such as Cerebral Palsy, Brachial Palsy, Autism, Multiple Sclerosis as well as Osteoporosis, Arthritis, Rheumatism, and Osteoarthritis.

"Advanced Vibration Technology is breaking new grounds in the physiotherapy and rehabilitation fields. After having examined the numerous studies that have been conducted, we are looking forward to conducting our own studies," said Dr. Suad Trebinjac, Head of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Department, Rashid Hospital. "The machine will be used to treat patients who suffer from chronic neck and back pain, stroke and spinal cord injury, among others," he added.

more...
http://www.ameinfo.com/80795.html

manouli · 11-29-2011, 11:20 AM

Paralysed cyclist's astonishing recovery
Updated: 23:25, Saturday November 26, 2011

A champion Paralympic athlete who was paralysed from the waist down has won a place on a Dutch professional cycling team after recovering the use of her legs.

Monique van der Vorst won two medals - in time trial and road race handcycling - at the Paralympics in Beijing in 2008 but has now set her sights on the cycling road race at the 2016 Rio Olympics.

'That is my ultimate goal,' the 27-year-old Dutch rider told the Associated Press. Shortly after taking up cycling at the age of 13, Van der Vorst lost the use of her legs following routine ankle surgery.

She was confined to a wheelchair, but during her rehabilitation she was introduced to handcycling, in which she would also go on to become World and European champion on multiple occasions.

In 2008, he suffered a spinal cord injury in a car accident leaving her paralysed from the waist down. However, Van der Vorst went on to compete in the Beijing Games before in 2009 being named Disabled Athlete of the Year.

more...

http://www.skynews.com.au/offbeat/ar...?id=689810&vId

Christopher Paddon · 11-29-2011, 08:30 PM

Amazing luck.........

manouli · 11-30-2011, 11:38 AM

Human Hepatocyte Growth Factor Promotes Functional Recovery in Primates after Spinal Cord Injury

read the article here:

http://science.journalfeeds.com/gene...jury/20111129/

manouli · 12-02-2011, 02:18 PM

Teeth could be used to repair damaged spines, research suggests
by Lachlan Mackinnon, Daily Mirror 2/12/2011

TEETH could hold the key to helping spinal cord injury victims to walk again.

Scientists transplanted dental pulp stem cells into rats with broken backs and discovered the animals regained some leg movement.

It appeared the dental pulp, found in the centre of the tooth, stopped nerve cells dying, regenerated severed nerves and encouraged the growth of other cells supporting the spine.

continue...

http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/top-sto...5875-23603544/

manouli · 12-03-2011, 08:22 AM

UPDATE: Med-tech for paralysis patients wins key radio spectrum
December 2, 2011 by Arezu Sarvestani

Alfred Mann Foundation CEO David Hankin on the FCC's decision to dedicate a key radio spectrum to medical devices designed to help paralysis patients regain sensation and functionality.

Medical devices that help patients regain functionality and sensation in paralyzed limbs landed a win with government approval of a key radio frequency tuned to transmitting signals through the body.

Medical Micropower Networks transmit radio signals among multiple microstimulators implanted in the body to activate and monitor nerves and muscles with electrical signals.

Early versions of the technology have allowed paraplegics to stand and the devices hold promise for patients with spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, strokes and other conditions by taking the place of damaged nerves.

"These broadband-enabled technologies are life-changing, impacting individuals, families, and communities in ways we can only begin to imagine," Federal Communications Commission chairman Julius Genachowski wrote in a prepared statement.

more...

http://www.massdevice.com/news/updat...radio-spectrum

manouli · 12-06-2011, 05:43 PM

FCC OKs device that reanimates paralyzed limbs

By Rick Maze - Staff writer
Posted : Tuesday Dec 6, 2011 16:51:29 EST

A wireless medical device to restore function in paralyzed limbs has won federal approval after demonstrating that it does not interfere with military electronics.

The Federal Communications Commission’s approval of the Alfred Mann Foundation’s medical technology, which uses implanted devices connected to a wireless network to reanimate limbs, sets the stage for further testing and possible approval by the Food and Drug Administration for expanded use.

The technology, called the Medical Micropower Network, has the potential to improve the lives of military veterans with traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries or severe injuries to the limbs, as well as to people who have suffered strokes, multiple sclerosis and cerebral palsy.

read...

http://www.airforcetimes.com/news/20...limbs-120611w/

manouli · 12-12-2011, 03:11 PM

Control by the matrix: RUB researchers decipher the role of proteins in the cell environment

How astrocytes, certain cells of the nervous system, are generated was largely unknown up to now. Bochum's researchers have now investigated what influence the cell environment, known as the extracellular matrix, has on this process. They found out that the matrix protein tenascin C has to be present in order for astrocytes to multiply and distribute in a controlled fashion in the spinal cord of mice. Together with colleagues from the RWTH Aachen, the scientists from RUB Department of Cell Morphology and Molecular Neurobiology report their findings in the journal Development.

Tenascin C regulates astrocyte development

Immature astrocytes produce tenascin C and secrete it into the extracellular matrix. From there, it controls the development of the cells. To characterise the role of the protein more precisely, the Bochum team lead by Prof. Dr. Andreas Faissner, Prof. Dr. Stefan Wiese and Dr. Michael Karus analysed astrocytes that were genetically manipulated so that they did not produce tenascin C. The scientists observed that the astrocytes without the protein divided for a longer period of time, and migrated later to their destination in the spinal cord. "As a consequence of the longer cell division phase, we found an increased number of mature astrocytes" explained Karus.

more...

http://www.sciencecodex.com/read/con...ironment-82941

11-18-2011, 07:15 PM	#291
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11-22-2011, 09:13 AM	#292
manouli Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: florida Posts: 9,356	Improved Method of Electrical Stimulation Could Help Treat Damaged Nerves ScienceDaily (Nov. 21, 2011) — Functional electrical stimulation (FES) was developed to help return lost function to patients with upper and lower extremity injuries and spinal cord injuries, among other applications. However, the devices, which work by stimulating neuronal activity in nerve-damaged patients, have a potential shortcoming in that the electrical currents needed for the treatment to work can also send errant signals to surrounding nerves, resulting in painful side effects. Earlier this fall, a plastic surgery research team at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) and an engineering team from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), described a new method of nerve stimulation that reduces the device's electrical threshold by 40 percent, compared with traditional FES therapy. Reported in the October 23 Advance On-line issue of the journal Nature Materials, the findings could help researchers develop a safer, more efficient FES therapy with fewer side effects. more... http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases...1121194131.htm

11-24-2011, 01:16 PM	#293
manouli Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: florida Posts: 9,356	Rashid Hospital patients to benefit from advanced vibration technology United Arab Emirates: Sunday, March 19 - 2006 at 15:29 Coinciding with the National Physiotherapy Week, March 11th - March 19th, Power-Plate Middle East has donated one of its machines to the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Department, Rashid Hospital. Research has shown that advanced vibration technology (also known as whole body vibration), used by professionals and sports enthusiasts around the world, has numerous and considerable medical benefits. Several studies conducted across the US and Europe have demonstrated that the technology can be used in the treatment of life-altering debilitating conditions such as Cerebral Palsy, Brachial Palsy, Autism, Multiple Sclerosis as well as Osteoporosis, Arthritis, Rheumatism, and Osteoarthritis. "Advanced Vibration Technology is breaking new grounds in the physiotherapy and rehabilitation fields. After having examined the numerous studies that have been conducted, we are looking forward to conducting our own studies," said Dr. Suad Trebinjac, Head of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Department, Rashid Hospital. "The machine will be used to treat patients who suffer from chronic neck and back pain, stroke and spinal cord injury, among others," he added. more... http://www.ameinfo.com/80795.html

11-29-2011, 11:20 AM	#294
manouli Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: florida Posts: 9,356	Paralysed cyclist's astonishing recovery Updated: 23:25, Saturday November 26, 2011 A champion Paralympic athlete who was paralysed from the waist down has won a place on a Dutch professional cycling team after recovering the use of her legs. Monique van der Vorst won two medals - in time trial and road race handcycling - at the Paralympics in Beijing in 2008 but has now set her sights on the cycling road race at the 2016 Rio Olympics. 'That is my ultimate goal,' the 27-year-old Dutch rider told the Associated Press. Shortly after taking up cycling at the age of 13, Van der Vorst lost the use of her legs following routine ankle surgery. She was confined to a wheelchair, but during her rehabilitation she was introduced to handcycling, in which she would also go on to become World and European champion on multiple occasions. In 2008, he suffered a spinal cord injury in a car accident leaving her paralysed from the waist down. However, Van der Vorst went on to compete in the Beijing Games before in 2009 being named Disabled Athlete of the Year. more... http://www.skynews.com.au/offbeat/ar...?id=689810&vId

11-29-2011, 08:30 PM	#295
Christopher Paddon Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: New Zealand Posts: 3,207	Amazing luck.........

11-30-2011, 11:38 AM	#296
manouli Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: florida Posts: 9,356	Human Hepatocyte Growth Factor Promotes Functional Recovery in Primates after Spinal Cord Injury read the article here: http://science.journalfeeds.com/gene...jury/20111129/

12-02-2011, 02:18 PM	#297
manouli Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: florida Posts: 9,356	Teeth could be used to repair damaged spines, research suggests by Lachlan Mackinnon, Daily Mirror 2/12/2011 TEETH could hold the key to helping spinal cord injury victims to walk again. Scientists transplanted dental pulp stem cells into rats with broken backs and discovered the animals regained some leg movement. It appeared the dental pulp, found in the centre of the tooth, stopped nerve cells dying, regenerated severed nerves and encouraged the growth of other cells supporting the spine. continue... http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/top-sto...5875-23603544/

12-03-2011, 08:22 AM	#298
manouli Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: florida Posts: 9,356	UPDATE: Med-tech for paralysis patients wins key radio spectrum December 2, 2011 by Arezu Sarvestani Alfred Mann Foundation CEO David Hankin on the FCC's decision to dedicate a key radio spectrum to medical devices designed to help paralysis patients regain sensation and functionality. Medical devices that help patients regain functionality and sensation in paralyzed limbs landed a win with government approval of a key radio frequency tuned to transmitting signals through the body. Medical Micropower Networks transmit radio signals among multiple microstimulators implanted in the body to activate and monitor nerves and muscles with electrical signals. Early versions of the technology have allowed paraplegics to stand and the devices hold promise for patients with spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, strokes and other conditions by taking the place of damaged nerves. "These broadband-enabled technologies are life-changing, impacting individuals, families, and communities in ways we can only begin to imagine," Federal Communications Commission chairman Julius Genachowski wrote in a prepared statement. more... http://www.massdevice.com/news/updat...radio-spectrum

12-06-2011, 05:43 PM	#299
manouli Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: florida Posts: 9,356	FCC OKs device that reanimates paralyzed limbs By Rick Maze - Staff writer Posted : Tuesday Dec 6, 2011 16:51:29 EST A wireless medical device to restore function in paralyzed limbs has won federal approval after demonstrating that it does not interfere with military electronics. The Federal Communications Commission’s approval of the Alfred Mann Foundation’s medical technology, which uses implanted devices connected to a wireless network to reanimate limbs, sets the stage for further testing and possible approval by the Food and Drug Administration for expanded use. The technology, called the Medical Micropower Network, has the potential to improve the lives of military veterans with traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries or severe injuries to the limbs, as well as to people who have suffered strokes, multiple sclerosis and cerebral palsy. read... http://www.airforcetimes.com/news/20...limbs-120611w/

12-12-2011, 03:11 PM	#300
manouli Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: florida Posts: 9,356	Control by the matrix: RUB researchers decipher the role of proteins in the cell environment How astrocytes, certain cells of the nervous system, are generated was largely unknown up to now. Bochum's researchers have now investigated what influence the cell environment, known as the extracellular matrix, has on this process. They found out that the matrix protein tenascin C has to be present in order for astrocytes to multiply and distribute in a controlled fashion in the spinal cord of mice. Together with colleagues from the RWTH Aachen, the scientists from RUB Department of Cell Morphology and Molecular Neurobiology report their findings in the journal Development. Tenascin C regulates astrocyte development Immature astrocytes produce tenascin C and secrete it into the extracellular matrix. From there, it controls the development of the cells. To characterise the role of the protein more precisely, the Bochum team lead by Prof. Dr. Andreas Faissner, Prof. Dr. Stefan Wiese and Dr. Michael Karus analysed astrocytes that were genetically manipulated so that they did not produce tenascin C. The scientists observed that the astrocytes without the protein divided for a longer period of time, and migrated later to their destination in the spinal cord. "As a consequence of the longer cell division phase, we found an increased number of mature astrocytes" explained Karus. more... http://www.sciencecodex.com/read/con...ironment-82941