Spinal Cord Injury

"Fight for Each Other": Paralysis Cure Research Bill Hangs in the Balance

Don C. Reed | Posted 05.15.2012

Read More: Roman Reed, Felipe Fuentes, Spinal Cord Injury, Medical Research, Capitol, California, Paralysis, Politics News

"People must fight for each other", said the lady in the elevator. She and I had on a twelve-story elevator ride together, and I had just been telli...

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Not Too Late to Fight for Cure: Make California the Spinal Cord Injury Research Center of the World

Don C. Reed | Posted 07.24.2011

Read More: Science, Politics, Spinal Cord Injury, AB 190, California, Roman Reed, Spinal Cord Treatment, Vehicle Laws, Paralysis, Politics News

AB 190 would give renewed life to the Roman Reed Spinal Cord Injury Research Act, one of the most effective research programs ever done.

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Despite "Impossible" Odds, Supporters of Paralysis Cure Research Law Can Win

Don C. Reed | Posted 07.19.2011

Read More: Science, Politics, Spinal Cord Injury, Stem Cell Research, California, Paralysis, Politics News

On May 27th, in Sacramento, California, there will be a legislative forest fire. In the Appropriations committee, dozens of good bills will be considered. Most will die. Assembly Bill 190 -- our bill to fight paralysis -- must survive.

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Eleven Million Dollars -- or Nothing -- for Paralysis Cure Research

Don C. Reed | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Taxes, Republicans, Spinal Cord Injury, California, Paralysis, Los Angeles News

A $3 fine tacked onto every reckless driving ticket in California could mean $11,000,000 a year for spinal cord injury research for cure -- if Assembly Bill 190 passes the Public Safety committee hearing at the Sacramento State Capitol, April 5th.

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In a Perfect World: A Law to Cure Paralysis -- Paid for by Those Who May Cause It!

Don C. Reed | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Bob Wieckowski, Spinal Cord Injury, California Assembly, Medical Costs, Tax, Paralysis, Los Angeles News

Car impact is the number one cause of spinal cord injury paralysis. Those whose heedless actions can inflict agony on others should be part of the answer: helping repair what their recklessness may cause.

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PBS's 'This Emotional Life': Reflections on Aging, and What It Means to Be Beautiful

Francesco Clark | Posted 11.17.2011

Read More: Aging, Perfection, Friendship, Cosmetics, Spinal Cord Injury, Self-Esteem, Makeup, Botox, PBS' This Emotional Life, Healthy Living News

The actual wrinkle that makes us all unique, and beautiful, is gaining a sense of respect amongst many, almost rebelling against the botox or filler-injected look.

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Vancouver 2010: It's Not Over Yet!

Ali A. Rizvi | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Winter Olympics 2010, Vancouver Winter Olympics, Gold Medals, Brad Bowden, Athletes, Olympics, Vancouver, Cross Country, Paul Rosen, Vancouver Olympics, Multiple Sclerosis, Spinal Cord Injury, Sledge Hockey, Canada, Skiing, Brian Mckeever, Hockey, Cerebral Palsy, Disabilities, Vancouver Winter Games, Paralympics, Alpine, Paralympic Games, Paralympic-Games, Ice Hockey, Physical Disabilities, Stephen Colbert, Sports News

When Brian McKeever qualified to compete in the men's 50-kilometer cross-country race at the Olympics, he made headlines. What distinguishes him from the rest is the fact that he is legally blind.

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To Honor Christopher Reeve's Legacy, We Need to Find Cures for Paralysis

Peter Wilderotter | Posted 10.07.2009

Read More: Spinal Cord Injury, Christopher Reeve, Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation, Paralysis, Dana Reeve, Spinal Cord Research, Health Care Reform, Healthcare Reform, Health Care, President Obama Health Care Policy, Healthy Living News

Five years after his death, Christopher's life continues to inspire. But our challenge for the next five years is to set the nation on a path to achieving his dream.

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Bigger than Anything Else in 2010: The Age of Regenerative Medicine Begins

Paul Abrams | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Human Embryonic Stem Cells, Republican Congress, Spinal Cord Injury, Macular Degeneration, Heart Disease, Diabetes, Regenerative Medicine, Technology News

Breakthroughs in stem cell research and regenerative medicine will make health care reform even more important than it is now. The human suffering relieved will be incalculable.

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'Sticking Plaster' Nanoparticles Could Repair Spinal Cord Injury

Mail Online | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Nanoparticles, Spinal Cord Treatment, Spinal Cord Injury, Spinal Cord Resarch, Micelles, Damaged Nerves Research, Repair Broken Nerves, Broken Nerves Research, Damaged Spinal Cord, Sticking Plaster, Technology News

Scientists last night raised hopes that microscopic nanoparticles could be injected into the spines of paralysed people to help them walk again. ...

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Want: The Four-Letter Word That Really Hurts

Susan Smalley, Ph.D. | Posted 11.17.2011

Read More: Spinal Cord Injury, The Inner Life, To Want, Dmd, Healthy Living News

Want: To have or feel need; to have strong desire for - Webster's Dictionary Want doesn't seem like a 4-letter word that can cause much harm - rememb...

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