First-ever spinal cord implant enables paralyzed people to walk again
Study identified the type of neuron that is activated by spinal cord stimulation, allowing patients to stand up, walk and rebuild muscles.
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Joseph Shavit
Dec 15, 2022
Groundbreaking spinal cord implant enables paralyzed people to walk again
Study found the type of neuron that is activated and remodeled by spinal cord stimulation, allowing patients to stand up and walk again.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 3, 2022
Single injection can reverse paralysis in severe spinal cord injury patients
In a new study, researchers have developed a new injectable therapy to reverse paralysis and repair tissue after severe spinal cord injuries
Joseph Shavit
Nov 11, 2022
Groundbreaking discovery enables people with paralysis to walk again
A study by Lausanne-based scientists has identified the neurons that may help to improve walking ability post-paralysis.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 3, 2022
A single injection can reverse paralysis caused by severe spinal cord injuries
Researchers have developed a new injectable therapy that reverses paralysis and repairs tissue after severe spinal cord injuries.
Joseph Shavit
Oct 3, 2022
A single injection can repair severe spinal cord injuries and reverse paralysis
Northwestern University researchers have developed a new injectable therapy that reverses paralysis and repairs severe spinal cord injuries.
Joseph Shavit
Sep 3, 2022
Single injection therapy can repair spinal cord injuries and reverse paralysis
Researchers have developed a new injectable therapy that reverses paralysis and repairs tissue after severe spinal cord injuries.
Joseph Shavit
Apr 8, 2022
Spinal chord implant enables patient to get up and walk again
A patient suffering from a debilitating neurodegenerative disease was able to get up and walk again after being bedridden for over a year.
Joseph Shavit
Apr 3, 2022
Spinal cord implant enables paralyzed people to walk again
Researchers successfully engineer world's first 3D human spinal cord tissue transplant.
Joseph Shavit
Feb 8, 2022
Breakthrough spinal cord implant enables paralyzed people to walk again
Paralysis from spinal injury has long remained untreatable. Could new developments get people on their feet again sooner than imagined?
Joseph Shavit
Jul 29, 2021
US company wins FDA approval for first-ever clinical trial using brain implants to cure paralysis
This early feasibility study (EFS) of the device will assess the safety and efficacy in patients with severe paralysis.
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