Spinal Cord Injury News
A collection of posts on news, information and resources for those with spinal cord injuries.
Research Shows Cancer Drug Fosters Nerve Repair After Injury
Scientists from the University of Birmingham have shown that a brain-penetrating candidate drug can foster regeneration of damaged nerves after spinal trauma.
The research, published today in Clinical and Translational Medicine, used cell and animal models to demonstrate that when taken orally the candidate drug, known as AZD1390, can block the response to DNA damage in nerve cells and promote regeneration of damaged nerves, so restoring sensory and motor function after spinal injury.
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Posted in Research for a Cure on July 18th, 2022.
Electrical Stimulation Could Help Bowel Dysfunction After Spinal Cord Injury
According to the National Spinal Cord Injury Statistical Center, approximately 18,000 new spinal cord injuries occur each year in the United States. Spinal cord injuries often lead to serious constipation or incontinence, which can lead to decreased quality of life and may even be life-threatening. After a spinal cord injury, 41% of patients rated bowel dysfunction as a severe life-limiting problem.
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Posted in Research for a Cure on June 24th, 2022.
Orthocell Delivers Outstanding Results in Remplir™ Nerve Regeneration Trial
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Posted in Clinical Trials and Studies, Research for a Cure on June 7th, 2022.
Research Brings Hope for Spinal Cord Injury Treatment
Birmingham scientists have shown an existing drug may reduce damage after spinal cord injury, by blocking the inflammatory response in the spinal cord.
Their research, published today in Clinical and Translational Medicine, demonstrates that AZD1236, a drug developed by AstraZeneca, can significantly reduce ‘secondary damage’ caused by the body’s response to spinal cord injury (SCI).
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Posted in Therapies and Procedures on May 21st, 2022.
Researchers Develop New Stem Cell Therapy for Treating Spinal Cord Injuries
A new study by University of Manitoba researchers has developed a stem cell-based therapy that may eventually lead to new regenerative treatments for people with spinal cord injuries.
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Posted in Research for a Cure on April 15th, 2022.
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