Articles - April 2007 en-us http://www.thescizone.com/news N/A http://www.thescizone.com/news michael@thescizone.com 20 http://www.thescizone.com/news/articles/1186/1/Stem-cell-research-center-opens-doors-of-possibility/1.html It looked empty, but the first piece of New Jersey's new stem cell research center filled Saturday with the hopes and expectations of people who think it may change lives. The center, in the New Brunswick area, is the nation's first to be publicly funded, officials said. Acting Gov. Richard J. Codey told Saturday's dedication ceremony that New Jersey's researchers would spearhead efforts to improve health worldwide. michael@thescizone.com (Michael Feger) Sun, 29 Apr 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.thescizone.com/news/articles/1185/1/The-hunt-for-a-cure/1.html Nearly a year ago, Dr. Arun Goel suffered a momentary lapse of consciousness and fell onto a space heater, breaking his neck, his daughter said. He is paralyzed below the shoulders and relies on a ventilator to breathe. Even the smallest tasks can be a Herculean effort."I see what my dad is able to do every day and how hard it is just to do little things," said Malini Goel, whose father has inspired her to undertake a grueling physical challenge.Goel said she hopes to raise at least $50,000 for spinal cord injury research through the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation by running in the Chicago Triathlon on Aug. 26. michael@thescizone.com (Michael Feger) Sun, 29 Apr 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.thescizone.com/news/articles/1184/1/Acupuncture-and-Spinal-Cord-Injury/1.html Spinal cord injuries are extremely serious. Acupuncture for a spinal cord injury can bring relief to chronic pain and improve your quality of life.Among the most devastating types of traumatic injuries is injury to the spinal cord. The major problem with spinal cord injury is the inability of the nerve cells to regenerate. It is thought that the cells do not regenerate for a couple of reasons. The network of nerve connections between the brain and the body is a complex network. If new cells and branches began to grow after injuries, there would be no telling what would be connected to what anymore. The other reason is there is a limited amount of room in the spinal column and growth of cells would be impossible. Since the cells do not grow, once the spinal cord is damaged or severed, the condition is permanent. michael@thescizone.com (Michael Feger) Sun, 29 Apr 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.thescizone.com/news/articles/1187/1/Sallys-injury-inspires-charity/1.html A SALISBURY woman's battle back from severe spinal injury has inspired the creation of a brand new charity trust. Sally Mathieson, a former employee of Salisbury-based financial consultants Smith and Williamson, sustained serious injuries to her cervical cord last year when she fell from a hammock in her garden. However, the high standard of care she was given by staff at the Duke of Cornwall Spinal Treatment Centre at Salisbury District Hospital has inspired her to create the Salisbury Spinal Injuries Trust (SSIT). michael@thescizone.com (Michael Feger) Sat, 28 Apr 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.thescizone.com/news/articles/1183/1/2-CREATE-ONLINE-SITE-DEDICATED-TO-TRANSFORMING-LIVES/1.html Dr Glen House knows the difficulty of re-connecting with the world after a devas-tating injury, of navi-gating life with a disability. House is a quadri-plegic; a ski acci-dent at age 20 cost him the use of his legs and limited the dexterity in his hands. As medical director of the Center for Neuro and Trauma Rehabilitation at Penrose Hospital, he helps patients in similar situations piece their lives back together as they strive for some degree of independence. michael@thescizone.com (Michael Feger) Sat, 28 Apr 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.thescizone.com/news/articles/1182/1/Hansen-returns-to-PEI-20-years-after-historic-tour/1.html Premier gives $200,000 over five years to help those with spinal cord injuriesTwenty years after his historic Man in Motion Tour last brought him to P.E.I., Rick Hansen returned to the province Thursday to enter into a new partnership agreement with the provincial government. Hansen and representatives of the Canadian Paraplegic Association joined Premier Pat Binns at Province House to affix their signatures to the certificates of participation in the new initiative. michael@thescizone.com (Michael Feger) Fri, 27 Apr 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.thescizone.com/news/articles/1181/1/Paralyzed-Vegas-Shooting-Victim-Speaks-Out/1.html It's been two months since a triple shooting at a Las Vegas night club. Tennessee Titans cornerback Adam "Pacman" Jones was there that night. Since then, media accounts about Jones' arrests and season-long suspension from the NFL abound. Recently, NewsChannel 5 reporter Amy Rao interviewed Tommy Urbanski, who was paralyzed from the February shooting at the Minxx Gentleman's Club in Las Vegas. Urbanski may never walk again. michael@thescizone.com (Michael Feger) Fri, 27 Apr 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.thescizone.com/news/articles/1180/1/Catheter-for-Spinal-Injuries/1.html Astra Tech's LoFricÒ Hydro-Kit™ II catheter is suitable for people with spinal injuries. LoFricÒ Hydro-Kit™ II is a small, flexible and discreet catheter kit that comes folded. Patients can use LoFricÒ Hydro-Kit™ II anywhere, which gives them freedom. Astra Tech’s LoFricÒ Hydro-Kit™ II catheter is suitable for people with spinal injuries.  LoFricÒ Hydro-Kit™ II is a small, flexible and discreet catheter kit that comes folded. Patients can use LoFricÒ Hydro-Kit™ II anywhere, which gives them freedom. michael@thescizone.com (Michael Feger) Thu, 26 Apr 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.thescizone.com/news/articles/1179/1/Centre-aims-to-become-stem-cell-research-leader/1.html Canadian businessman Rob McEwen believes that Canada can be at the forefront of medical research with an innovative approach to curing disease. By donating part of his fortune, he is helping to fund research in the new field of regenerative medicine. The McEwen Centre for Regenerative Medicine in Toronto envisions a day when the standard treatment for disease is not based on invasive procedures or powerful medications, but on utilizing the body's own stems cells to have patients literally heal themselves. michael@thescizone.com (Michael Feger) Thu, 26 Apr 2007 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.thescizone.com/news/articles/1177/1/Student-remembered-for-overcoming-disability-positive-outlook-on-life/1.html Kristen Smith, a family studies senior, stood in the sun in the New North courtyard remembering her friend Michael Brent. "We always sat outside and talked about all the things we had in common," Smith said. "He never let his disability stop him; he had the same dreams as everyone else." Michael Brent, a UK graduate student who was left paralyzed after a car accident in high school died last week from a viral infection. He was 27. michael@thescizone.com (Michael Feger) Wed, 25 Apr 2007 00:00:00 -0400