Articles related to "Spinal Cord Injuries"

The common dye, Brilliant Blue G, that makes M & Ms and Gatorade Blue, blocks the damage of ATP released after spinal cord injuries. BBG is a promising treatment.

The pain was sharp, "I was driving home when I felt like someone stabbed me in the head. I pulled over and sat crying in my car, wondering what was happening."

Bodysurfing and wave related spinal cord injuries occur each year. Understanding the common mechanisms of injury along with educating the public can reduce injuries.

How does spinal cord injury occur? What are the effects? Is there a cure? This article offers a basic overview of spinal cord injury, more commonly known as SCI.

The spinal cord is part of the Central Nervous System and is connected to the brain.

A brief overview of spinal cord injury, more commonly known as SCI, including its causes, effects and the latest treatments.

Syringomyelia (sear-IN-go-my-EEL-ya), is a rare disorder in which a fluid filled cavity develops in the spinal cord .

Stem cells from a person's skin, bone marrow and nose are being used to develop treatments without the ethical and health-risk complications of embryonic cells.

"I went to the ASAP website looking for a cure, but found a lot of people who were looking for the same thing I was - Hope." - Christine Webb, who has syringomyelia.

The national pageant for Ms. Wheelchair USA, a program that celebrates the achievements and accomplishments of women with disabilities, will be held in Ohio August 7-9.

Champion water ski jumper Joel Zeisler has introduced thousands of persons with disabilities to both recreational and competitive waterskiing in Sandy Hook, Connecticut.

Suicide was the thought that plagued Reeve as the reality of his paralyzed condition sunk into his consciousness. Thankfully, for those needing inspiration, Reeve lived.

Achilles International is a worldwide organization that encourages persons with disabilities to take up running and participate in races with the general public.

What Intra-Uterine Insemination (IUI) is, who can have it and how it's done

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy has been found to improve healing and greatly reduce time needed for the body to recover after an operation.

How prevalent are Traumatic Brain Injuries? There are 1 million incidences of head injury per year nationally. 50,000 to 110,000 people suffer severe disability.

Toronto fans will have something to celebrate this week as rugged left winger Brad May reaches the one thousand game mark in the NHL against his first team, the Sabres.

Books are amazing. They can be solely for entertainment or they can be used as learning tools. When it comes to understanding disability, books can be a great help.

Constipation is a symptom that many people experience. How does one address this issue?

Dry orgasm, where little or no semen is produced on ejaculation, can affect a man's ability to father a child and may be a symptom of other medical conditions.

During spring and summer months, kids enjoy playing outside on the trampoline. But the apparatus can lead to severe injury, and in some cases, death.

Winter sports can be fun and thrilling, but unless proper precautions are taken, disastrous injury can result.

Surely rugby is more dangerous than American football, those guys wear pads and helmets?Hang on a moment - there's a new school of thought!

Some high school athletic associations are considering whether wheelchair athletes should be allowed to become official members of their high school track teams.

Although IDEA uses the term Orthopedic Impairments, children with physical disabilities may have orthopedic impairments, neuromotor impairment or degenerative disease.

Getting a physical therapy degree leads to a popular, well-paid and lifelong physiotherapy career filled with opportunities to make people's lives better.

The International Wheelchair and Amputee Sports Federation (IWAS) Executive Board has awarded the 2009 regional wheelchair rugby championships to Denmark and New Zealand.

Bear bile is widely used throughout Asian cultures for medical treatments, but this medicine comes at a price.

Catastrophic injuries in cheerleaders are on the rise as girls and young women compete for prestigious spots on high school, college, and private teams.

Irritable Bowel Syndrome affects the entire digestive system and can cause severe and chronic pain; recognize serious symptoms and know when to see a doctor.

Ejaculation disorders which can make conception difficult.

The National Rifle Association offers information on adaptive equipment and techniques to make hunting and gun sports accessible to a broad range of disabilities.

Erectile dysfunction can cause fertility difficulties.

Erectile dysfunction is difficult to talk about. This condition is common and should be discussed with a doctor to find the right treatment option.

Both the Feldenkrais Method and the Trager Approach can enhance your mind/body fitness routine and give you more flexibility, coordination and range of motion.

Good paying jobs are available in healthcare fields. College students and adults looking for a career change have options in the following medical specialties.

Medical trial results of single and combination medications for lower back pain. Medical Center advice about chronic pain management for migraine cluster headache relief.

Erectile dysfunction gets a lot of media attention, possibly because drug companies have developed agents for treating it. However, ED is only one part of the puzzle.

Stem cell therapy - fact not fiction, researchers around the globe are striving to untangle the secrets of these master cells.

Each year, the North American Riding Association for the Handicapped provides therapeutic riding to more than 42,000 disabled persons in the United States and Canada.

Genetic mutation may play a role in canine degenerative myelopathy. DNA tests show presence of affected gene and indicate likelihood of a dog developing the disease.

Understanding the mechanisms of fatal and nonfatal catastrophic injuries sustained in the sport of baseball can help reduce these injuries.

Quadriplegia, also called tetraplegia, is devastating for the patient and his family. For the caregiver it is both physically and emotionally challenging.

After a swirl of rumors and speculation about the trade, two disgruntled players are finally being moved just before the 2008 NBA Draft

Restless legs syndrome can dramatically decrease a person's quality of life. Though poorly understood, RLS is a biochemical condition that responds to treatment.

Legendary leprosy doctor Paul Brand explains that while pain is not pleasant it is necessary. It is a gift without which our world would be ugly indeed.

This timeline traces the development of disabled sports from recreational therapy to the Paralympic Games, the pinnacle of athletic competition for the disabled.

A book about people with disabilities may not seem like the ideal story time choice for your child or class, but it can help to form a basic understanding of disability.

Urinary incontinence is more common than believed. Those who suffer from this condition--and those who care for them--are often embarrassed, isolated, and exhausted.

Adaptive skiing takes center stage in the ESPN Winter X Games' Mono Skier X, which pits 12 skiers in a battle that fuses Alpine racing and motocross.