Scientists continue to make progress toward fully functioning prosthetic limbs with the ability to be moved by thoughts alone. While a complete mind-machine interface is yet to be developed, neuroscientists in Jacksonville, Florida at the Mayo Clinic have made great strides toward such a goal. The National Science Foundation has sponsored the ongoing study on… Read More
Spinal cord injury awareness rises during hunting season
Amidst a recent recall of two popular outdoor hunting devices, extra attention is being paid to the potentially serious injuries that can occur due to faulty and defective tree stands. Both the Gorilla, Inc. EXO-Tech Safety Harness and the StrongBuilt Hang-On fixed-position tree stand have been voluntarily recalled by their respective manufacturers in the past… Read More
Spinal Cord Injury and Afghanistan
Military medical officials have expressed concern over an increase in spinal injuries among U.S. troops coming home from Afghanistan. Afghan insurgents have responded to the increased presence of heavily armored U.S. vehicles with larger and more powerful roadside explosives. Roadside bombs have become the top killer of U.S. troops in Iraq and Afghanistan. Not only… Read More
Spinal cord injury receives new hope from stem cell research
Researchers at Northwestern University’s Institute for Cell Engineering are concentrating on progress with Bone Morphogenetic Proteins as a means of making a major breakthrough in recovery for victims of spinal cord injuries. As Northwestern’s research experts continue to learn about these complex proteins, they are discovering more and more ways in which they are beneficial… Read More
Adding fun to injury rehabilitation? Yes Wii can
While most people turn to their Nintendo Wii for family fun or a game of Super Mario Galaxy, more and more physical therapists are turning to the popular gaming console for its rehabilitative purposes. In particular, therapists are using the Wii Fit program to help victims of brain injury recover with a more fun routine… Read More
Auto accident TBI treatment licensed to BHR Pharma
BHR Pharma LLC, a subsidiary of the Belgian company Besins Healthcare SA, has been named the sole licensee of a new treatment that could very well be a monumental cure for traumatic brain injuries caused by serious debilitating blows to the head. The two-year old company is using a new treatment that involves the female… Read More