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When Brandon Simmons answered his door in Georgia, NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal stood waiting with a life-changing surprise. The 18-year-old, paralyzed after a devastating car crash doctors said he had just a 1% chance of surviving, stood up with his walker to greet his childhood hero.
Keith Mitchell, a former NFL All-Pro linebacker, is opening up about his inspiring journey of recovery after a devastating on-field injury left him paralyzed. He'll share his story on KMUD radio's Chi Talks program Thursday morning.
Scientists at Northwestern University created the most advanced lab-grown human spinal cord model yet, and it's already showing promising results for a breakthrough therapy that could help paralyzed patients walk again. The "dancing molecules" treatment reduced scarring and sparked nerve growth in injured tissue.
People with a rare autoimmune disorder that causes blindness and paralysis now have a promising new treatment option. A clinical trial showed daratumumab reduced relapse risk by 74% compared to placebo.
Mo Li Ka-yin, paralyzed after a 500kg LED screen fell on him during a 2022 concert, is regaining mobility in his right arm and new sensations through cutting-edge rehabilitation. His father calls the progress "small but precious" miracles on a marathon journey to recovery.
Scientists discovered that brain support cells located far from spinal cord injuries send signals that help clean up damage and promote healing. This breakthrough could lead to new treatments for paralysis, stroke, and multiple sclerosis.
After decades of research, the scientist who created the first brain chip says the technology is ready to help paralyzed people control computers and restore speech. Companies like Neuralink are racing to bring these life-changing devices to patients who need them most.
Scientists at Northwestern University created the most advanced lab-grown human spinal cord organoids to test a breakthrough paralysis treatment, and the results mirror their successful animal studies. The therapy, called "dancing molecules," significantly reduced scar tissue and regrew nerve connections in injured human tissue.
Scientists at Northwestern University have successfully used "dancing molecules" to heal lab-grown human spinal cord tissue, bringing new hope to paralysis treatment. The breakthrough therapy, already FDA-designated, dramatically reduced scar tissue and regrew nerve connections in the most advanced spinal cord organoid model ever created.
After chronic illness left her relying on a walker, an Australian woman built enough upper body strength to compete in five bodybuilding competitions. Now she's training for the 2032 Paralympics.
Wildlife SOS veterinarians in India are using acupuncture to treat rescued elephants suffering from chronic pain, paralysis, and digestive issues after years of captivity. The ancient technique is helping elephants walk again and live pain-free when conventional treatments fell short.
Researchers are testing a noninvasive brain-reading cap that could help people with spinal cord injuries control their paralyzed limbs. The technology skips risky brain surgery by using existing EEG monitors to decode movement signals.