Single injection reverses paralysis from severe spinal cord injuries
researchers have developed a new injectable therapy that reverse sparalysis and repairs tissue after severe spinal cord injuries.
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Joseph Shavit
- Feb 1
Brain and nerve stimulation can restore movement after spinal cord injuries
A nerve stimulation therapy is showing promise and may eventually allow people with spinal cord injuries to regain function of their arms.
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 18, 2022
Groundbreaking rotator cuff treatment regenerates and protects shoulder from reinjury
Tears of the major tendons in the shoulder joint, commonly called the rotator cuff, are common injuries in adults.
Joseph Shavit
- Oct 18, 2022
Groundbreaking rotator cuff treatment regenerates and protects shoulder from repeat injury
Tears of the major tendons in the shoulder joint, commonly called the rotator cuff, cause disability and pain among the adult population.
Joseph Shavit
- Sep 18, 2022
Implantable material treats both spinal cord injuries and Parkinson’s disease
Flexible implanted electronics are a step closer toward clinical applications thanks to a recent breakthrough technology.
Joseph Shavit
- Sep 17, 2022
Breakthrough rotator cuff treatment regenerates shoulder and protects from repeat injury
Advances in surgery have made ever better rotator cuff repairs possible. But failure rates with surgery can be high.
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
- Aug 23, 2022
Early blood tests can predict death and severe disability
Blood tests taken the day of a traumatic brain injury can predict which patients are likely to die or survive with severe disability.
Joseph Shavit
- Aug 22, 2022
Damaged nerves can now be regenerated -- offering hope to patients in persistent pain
Damaged nerves can be regenerated with the application of a frozen needle under advanced imaging guidance, according to new research.
Joseph Shavit
- Aug 18, 2022
Ultra-thin implantable material treats spinal cord injury and Parkinson’s disease
Flexible implanted electronics are a step closer toward clinical applications thanks to a recent breakthrough technology.
Joseph Shavit
- Aug 17, 2022
Rotator cuff regeneration: breakthrough treatment protects shoulder from repeat injury
Advances in surgery have made ever better rotator cuff repairs possible. But failure rates with surgery can be high.
Joseph Shavit
- Jul 22, 2022
Breakthrough in pain management finds that damaged nerves can be regenerated
Damaged nerves can be regenerated with the application of a frozen needle under advanced imaging guidance, according to new research
Joseph Shavit
- Feb 2, 2022
Does cannabis ease pain, speed recovery in injured athletes? The NFL wants to know
The National Football League announced funding of a novel clinical trial that will assess the therapeutic efficacy of cannabis compound THC.
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