Spinal Cord Injuries NewsNews on Spinal Cord Injuries continually updated from thousands of sources around the net.Device puts steering at the tip of the tongue- June 30, 2008 WASHINGTON - A new device that uses a tiny magnet can help disabled people steer a wheelchair or operate a computer using only the tip of the tongue, U.S. researchers reported on Monday.The magnet, the size of ...http://www.topix.net/health/spinal-cord-injuries/2008/06/device-puts-steering-at-the-tip-o... Centre provided terrific care- June 29, 2008 The Journal Pioneer Editor, I'm writing this letter to let readers know about Toronto Rehab-Lyndhurst Center for Spinal Cord injuries.http://www.topix.net/health/spinal-cord-injuries/2008/06/centre-provided-terrific-care?fro... New helmet could save lives- June 27, 2008 UBC researchers have gone public with a breakthrough they believe could help athletes prevent spinal- cord injuries in the future.http://www.topix.net/health/spinal-cord-injuries/2008/06/new-helmet-could-save-lives?fromr... Power To The Paralyzed- June 25, 2008 BACKGROUND: Approximately 250,000 to 400,000 individuals in the United States have spinal cord injuries.http://www.topix.net/health/spinal-cord-injuries/2008/06/power-to-the-paralyzed?fromrss=1 FDA OKs Oberlin-made breathing device- June 20, 2008 Actor Christopher Reeve was able to smell coffee again. A man in Georgia was able to skydive.http://www.topix.net/health/spinal-cord-injuries/2008/06/fda-oks-oberlin-made-breathing-de... FDA Approves Diaphragm-Pacing Device- June 18, 2008 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today announced that it approved the NeuRx DPS RA4 Respiratory Stimulation System, an implantable electronic device that stimulates the diaphragm and allows certain spinal ...http://www.topix.net/health/spinal-cord-injuries/2008/06/fda-approves-diaphragm-pacing-dev... Able Flight Pilots To Make Journey To Oshkosh- June 18, 2008 In 2007, Brad Jones and Sean O'Donnell became the first Able Flight Scholarship winners to earn their Sport Pilot Certificates ... and beginning July 21 in Atlanta, GA, they'll barnstorm their way to an opening ...http://www.topix.net/health/spinal-cord-injuries/2008/06/able-flight-pilots-to-make-journe... UPMC to move South Side Hospital Uptown- June 13, 2008 The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center announced Thursday it will consolidate UPMC South Side into its recently acquired UPMC Mercy property Uptown, spending $75 million to $90 million to relocate services ...http://www.topix.net/health/spinal-cord-injuries/2008/06/upmc-to-move-south-side-hospital-... Getting on a roll- June 11, 2008 Posted 17 hours ago Participants in the sixth annual Rick Hansen Wheels in Motion event got rolling at the Island Park band shelter on Sunday afternoon.http://www.topix.net/health/spinal-cord-injuries/2008/06/getting-on-a-roll?fromrss=1 Local event to raise money for spinal cord injuries- June 5, 2008 Wheel your way into an active summer by catching some sun and supporting a good cause.http://www.topix.net/health/spinal-cord-injuries/2008/06/local-event-to-raise-money-for-sp... |