Canadian researchers have developed a new technique for growing stem cells that may make possible cost-effective, large-scale stem cell manufacturing and research. Although stem cells are widely used for the testing of new drugs, researchers have always faced difficulties manufacturing…
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New cost-effective technique for large-scale stem cell production
Canadian researchers have developed a new technique for growing stem cells that may make possible cost-effective, large-scale stem cell manufacturing and research. Although stem cells are widely used for the testing of new drugs, researchers have always faced difficulties manufacturing…
CNS stem cells artificially derived from connective tissue of mice
To date, only reprogramming in brain cells that were already fully developed or which had only a limited ability to divide was possible. The new reprogramming method, developed by the Bonn scientists, now enables cells extracted from conventional body cells…
Oxygen deprivation could help people with chronic spinal cord injuries
Two papers have just been published on intermittent hypoxia (IH) (or oxygen deprivation), both showing a strong link to nerve restoration. “Acute IH elicits sustained increases in volitional somatic motor output in persons with chronic SCI. Thus, acute IH has…
Interview with CEO of InVivo Therapeutics
Frank Reynolds, CEO of Invivo Therapeutics talks about Invivo’s work with scaffolding and stem cells and plans for clinical trials. Watch video on Fox2Now.com
Timing of surgery after traumatic cervical spinal cord injury important
Researchers at the Rothman Institute at Jefferson have shown that patients who receive surgery less than 24 hours after a traumatic cervical spine injury suffer less neural tissue destruction and improved clinical outcomes. “…the odds of a significant (at least…
Prof Wise Young interviewed about clinical trials in China
US based Prof Wise Young has been instrumental in establishing the China Spinal Cord Injury Net, the world’s biggest clinical trial network for spinal cord therapies. Established in Hong Kong in 2005, it is about to expand into Europe, India…
SCIA Walk On activity based program
SCIA’s Walk On program has been piloted in Brisbane since May 2008. It is an intensive exercise recovery program which offers a path to maximising functional recovery for people with spinal cord injuries. It is directly based upon the Project Walk…
5Sports has "Kicked a goal for SpinalCure"
The new 5sports complex at Caringbah has been packed with soccer players for the last four weeks. And we are very happy about it since all their court hire and competition fees for the month are being donated to SpinalCure!…
The Athlete's Foot & Tempo Fitness, Brisbane
A fabulous spinal awareness campaign promoted by Chrissie Sayer of The Athlete’s Foot and the Fitprint System, and Cara Demnar and Brent Atkins of Tempo Fitness.