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3 weeks ago

Stimulating hypothalamus restores walking in paralysed patients: Study

Researchers at EPFL and Lausanne University Hospital, led by professors Gregoire Courtine and Jocelyne Bloch, have made significant advances in the treatment of spinal cord injuries. The scientists boosted the recovery of lower limb movements in two people with partial SCI by delivering deep brain stimulation to an unanticipated region of the brain--the lateral hypothalamus, considerably increasing their autonomy and …

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2 months ago

Life after paralysis: Newport Beach fundraiser supports rehab for spinal injury survivors

LA Times

Walking with Anthony founders Anthony Purcell and Micki Purcell hope to raise $250,000 in support of spinal cord injury survivors during an event at the Balboa Bay Club Friday. I wasn’t doing anything to help myself to get better.” Erica Predum holds her son’s hand while lying in a hospital bed after a traumatic spinal cord injury. We’re trying to …

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Government revises CGHS rates for these medical treatments, check new costs and other details

Hindustan Times

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has announced newly revised rates for neuro-implants under the the Central Government Health Scheme, which can benefit both central government employees and pensioners, according to a Financial Express report. For currently serving employees, the request goes through their department, while pensioners have to approach the Additional Director of their respective CGHS zone {{^userSubscribed}} …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Spinal Cord Injury Day: A lifestyle guide to protecting your back

Hindustan Times

Spinal Cord Injury Day, observed annually on September 5, serves as an essential reminder of the importance of safeguarding our spine. This article provides a comprehensive lifestyle guide to help you understand, prevent, and reduce the risk of spinal cord injuries and various spinal diseases. Spinal Cord Injury-Specific Precautions Prevent Road Traffic Crashes: Drive Safely: Motor vehicle accidents are a …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Girl paralysed from the neck down by ultra-rare condition hopes to score Disney film

The Independent

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5 months, 1 week ago

Second Edition of Run/Ride for SMA in Hyderabad

Deccan Chronicle

SMA is a rare and devastating genetic disease that affects the motor nerve cells in the spinal cord, leading to muscle weakness and progressive loss of movement. According to Dr. Ramesh Konanki, Consultant Pediatric Neurologist at Rainbow Hospital, "For every 2 and half hours, one SMA-positive baby is born in India. Emphasizing the importance of preventive measures, Dr. Tella Sunitha, …

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7 months ago

Singapore Airlines horror: Passengers got spinal and brain injuries, some in ICU

Hindustan Times

Several passengers from the Singapore Airlines flight that encountered severe turbulence will require spinal surgery, a Bangkok hospital said, AP reported. Singapore Airlines horror: Passengers suffered spinal, brain and skull injuries • Nearly 60 passengers were injured when the plane hit sudden extreme turbulence at 37,000 feet over the Irrawaddy Basin. Singapore Airlines tweaks seat belt rule Singapore Airlines announced …

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7 months ago

Singapore Airlines: 22 passengers suffer spinal cord injuries after flight encounters severe turbulence

The Independent

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy As many as 40 passengers …

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7 months ago

Singapore Airlines turbulence: 22 passengers suffered spinal cord injuries, 6 had head trauma

The Hindu

Twenty-two passengers from a Singapore Airlines flight that was hit by turbulence on May 21, have spinal cord injuries and six have brain and skull injuries, according to media reports. The pilot diverted the Boeing 777-300ER carrying 211 passengers and 18 crew members to Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport at 3.45pm, making an emergency landing. It added that SIA chief executive Goh …

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7 months ago

Many passengers injured on Singapore Airlines turbulence flight require spinal surgery and six others have brain injuries, Bangkok hospital reveals

Daily Mail

The brutal turbulence that befell a Singapore Airlines flight on Tuesday morning left 22 passengers with considerable spinal cord injuries and six with brain and skull injuries, hospital officials decalred today. Australian citizen Keith Davies suffered several injuries on the flight, while his British wife Kerry remains in intensive care The interior of Singapore Airlines flight SQ321 is pictured after …

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7 months ago

Several injured passengers on turbulence-hit Singapore flight need spinal surgery, hospital says

LA Times

An Australian passenger who was injured on a flight that was battered by severe turbulence, talks to reporters Thursday at Samitivej Srinakarin Hospital in Bangkok. Several of the more seriously injured people who were on the Singapore Airlines flight that hit severe turbulence earlier this week will need spinal surgery, a Bangkok hospital said Thursday. Among some 41 persons who …

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7 months, 2 weeks ago

Tiny wraparound implants ‘represent new approach for spinal cord injuries’

The Independent

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8 months ago

65-year-old patient from France receives India’s first high cervical spinal cord stimulation for Parkinson Plus Syndrome

The Hindu

A 65-year-old patient from France, suffering from Parkinson’s plus syndrome, a neurodegenerative disorder with limited surgical options, has undergone a high cervical spinal cord stimulation in a private hospital in Bengaluru. Acknowledging the severity of her condition, the doctors opted for an innovative approach – high cervical spinal cord stimulation. Following this trial, we observed promising results, including improved mobility …

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8 months, 2 weeks ago

The chronic pain sufferers living with the impacts of failed spinal cord stimulators and surgery

ABC

In short: A Four Corners investigation has exposed the harms spinal cord stimulators, a treatment for back pain, have caused some people A Four Corners investigation has exposed the harms spinal cord stimulators, a treatment for back pain, have caused some people Private Healthcare Australia is calling for the immediate recall and suspension of the stimulators, pending a review by …

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8 months, 4 weeks ago

WA has introduced what it says are the 'toughest' nang laws in the country. Will they work?

ABC

In short: Western Australia will introduce strict new laws limiting the sale of nitrous oxide in Australia, the misuse of which can cause brain and spinal cord injuries. Western Australia will introduce strict new laws limiting the sale of nitrous oxide in Australia, the misuse of which can cause brain and spinal cord injuries. "We don't actually have great data …

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9 months ago

What is ALS disease? Symptoms, diagnosis and treatment for rare condition

The Independent

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9 months, 4 weeks ago

Both my toenails fell off. Should I be worried? Ask the GP DR MARTIN SCURR

Daily Mail

Two months ago, my left big toenail dropped off in bed, followed shortly after by my right toenail. Dr Scurr replies: Spontaneous loss of a nail is known as onycholysis: the big toenail is the most commonly affected and regrowth takes approximately 18 months — nothing can speed this up. Typically it’s caused by repeated minor trauma, often due to …

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10 months, 1 week ago

JJ hospital doctors perform spine reconstruction surgery on 14-year-old boy

Hindustan Times

Mumbai: A 14-year-old boy who lost his mobility and was left bedridden for a few months due to a genetic disorder was able to get back on his feet after doctors at JJ hospital successfully performed a spine reconstruction surgery on him. “Neurofibromatosis is not very uncommon but, in his case, the deformity caused is very rare,” Dr Dheeraj Sonawane, …

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1 year ago

S. 304 IPC | Andhra Pradesh High Court Sets Aside Conviction Upon Finding 'Glaring Inconsistencies' Between Ocular And Medical Evidence

Live Law

The Andhra Pradesh High Court has set aside a conviction under section 304 of the IPC upon finding that the trial court overlooked the 'glaring inconsistencies between the ocular/eyewitness testimony and medical evidence.' Ravindra Babu held: "Though the prosecution examined direct witnesses who alleged overt acts against the accused, but their ocular testimony has no corroboration from the medical evidence. …

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1 year, 2 months ago

Leprosy can affect brain, spinal cord too: KGMU study

Hindustan Times

Leprosy can affect brain and spinal cord too, a systematic review and meta-analyses of published cases done by department of neurology at the King George’s Medical University has concluded. Leprosy can affect brain, spinal cord too: KGMU study “It was earlier believed the mycobacterium leprae, the bacteria that causes leprosy, primarily troubles the peripheral nerves and does not affect brain …

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1 year, 2 months ago

Neurocysticercosis: Causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention tips

Hindustan Times

Regions low in sanitation and hygiene are dominantly affected by Neurocysticercosis infection where usually, the consumption of contaminated water may lead larvae to the brain, spinal cord or other neurological tissues. Neurocysticercosis: Causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention tips Causes: In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Anil R, Consultant Neurologist at Manipal Hospital in Bangalore's Hebbal and Millers Road, shared, …

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1 year, 2 months ago

Brain implants could restore paralysed patients' arm movements

The Hindu

A paralysed Swiss man has become the first person to test a new technology that reads his thoughts using AI and then transmits signals through his own nervous system to his arms, hands and fingers in order to restore movement. Though walking comes with its own challenges -- notably balance -- "the musculature of the hand is quite fine, with …

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1 year, 5 months ago

AIIMS Delhi doctors perform complex surgery, remove 6-inch-long knife from man's back

India TV News

AIIMS Delhi doctors successfully removed a six-inch-long knife from a man’s back in a difficult surgery after a stabbing incident. The surgical procedure of posterior decompression with removal of knife and posterior fixation was done on July 13," AIIMS Trauma Centre chief Dr Kamran Farooque said. But in this case, the patient could not have lied on the back because …

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1 year, 6 months ago

DJ Michael Bibi diagnosed with rare brain and spinal cancer

The Independent

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Stimulating hypothalamus restores walking in paralysed patients: Study

Life after paralysis: Newport Beach fundraiser supports rehab for spinal injury survivors

Government revises CGHS rates for these medical treatments, check new costs and other details

Spinal Cord Injury Day: A lifestyle guide to protecting your back

Girl paralysed from the neck down by ultra-rare condition hopes to score Disney film

Second Edition of Run/Ride for SMA in Hyderabad

Singapore Airlines horror: Passengers got spinal and brain injuries, some in ICU

Singapore Airlines: 22 passengers suffer spinal cord injuries after flight encounters severe turbulence

Singapore Airlines turbulence: 22 passengers suffered spinal cord injuries, 6 had head trauma

Many passengers injured on Singapore Airlines turbulence flight require spinal surgery and six others have brain injuries, Bangkok hospital reveals

Several injured passengers on turbulence-hit Singapore flight need spinal surgery, hospital says

Tiny wraparound implants ‘represent new approach for spinal cord injuries’

65-year-old patient from France receives India’s first high cervical spinal cord stimulation for Parkinson Plus Syndrome

The chronic pain sufferers living with the impacts of failed spinal cord stimulators and surgery

WA has introduced what it says are the 'toughest' nang laws in the country. Will they work?

What is ALS disease? Symptoms, diagnosis and treatment for rare condition

Both my toenails fell off. Should I be worried? Ask the GP DR MARTIN SCURR

JJ hospital doctors perform spine reconstruction surgery on 14-year-old boy

S. 304 IPC | Andhra Pradesh High Court Sets Aside Conviction Upon Finding 'Glaring Inconsistencies' Between Ocular And Medical Evidence

Leprosy can affect brain, spinal cord too: KGMU study

Neurocysticercosis: Causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention tips

Brain implants could restore paralysed patients' arm movements

AIIMS Delhi doctors perform complex surgery, remove 6-inch-long knife from man's back

DJ Michael Bibi diagnosed with rare brain and spinal cancer