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Scientists from Bonn have identified a protein that regulates the growth of extensions by pulling a brake. In the long run, their findings could help to develop new approaches for the treatment of spinal cord injuries.
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Many valuable medical discoveries never reach the patient. They fail at the Valley of Death. Now, a whole series of new measures has been introduced to help the situation.
In Australia, physicians managed to restore arm and hand function in 13 tetraplegic patients. This pioneering work was made possible by nerve transfer.
Respiratory complications in spinal cord injury patients are crucial for the quality and quantity of life. A large study revealed the optimized breathing training to increase respiratory muscle strength.
SCITrialsFinder.net is online since yesterday. There, people with a spinal cord injury can quickly and easily find all the information about suitable clinical trials.