Salym Liufau was at a family birthday party in 2022 when she squatted to pick up her kids, a motion she’d done a million times as a busy mom of four. But, when she couldn't get up, she realized ...

A research team at RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences has developed a 3-D printed implant to deliver electrical ...

XellSmart's stem cell therapy trial aims to cure spinal cord injuries, offering hope to millions affected worldwide.

A Swiss research center is trying to use innovative technology to help restore bodily functions for paralyzed patients—and even help Parkinson's patients walk smoothly again.

A lab develops brain wave decoder that may help in spinal cord injury rehabilitation. When a person sustains an injury to the spinal cord, the normal communication between the brain and the spinal ...

Kosair for Kids and UofL announce expansion of facility for children recovering from spinal cord injury Changes will enhance research collaboration, improve patient care and increase treatment ...

The expansion from UofL Health and Kosair for Kids promises enhanced care for children with spinal cord injuries.

This recent study offers new, valuable insight into the contribution of neural ensembles in the spinal cord of mice to the animals' encoding of pain of a heat-related and mechanical origin.

Spinal cord injuries are life-altering, often leaving individuals with severe mobility impairments. While rehabilitation robotics—devices that guide movement during therapy—have improved ...

After a spinal cord injury, nearby cells quickly rush to action, forming protective scar tissue around the damaged area to stabilize and protect it. But over time, too much scarring can prevent nerves ...

The discovery opens up new avenues for treating patients in recovery from spinal cord injuries.