Articles - May 2004 en-us http://www.thescizone.com/news N/A http://www.thescizone.com/news michael@thescizone.com 20 http://www.thescizone.com/news/articles/545/1/Living-For-TodayHope-for-tomorrow/Page-1.html With the Rick Hansen Wheels in Motion tour fast approaching the Trent Hills Community, people had an opportunity to meet and get inspiration from guest speaker Steven McCahon an Ambassador speaker for Rick Hansen. Steven spoke to a room full of eager listeners at the Campbellford Library on May 18 about the trials, tribulations and barriers that he faces every day. So what challenges do people with spinal cord injuries face every day? Steven can tell you many. From going to the beach, accessibility to transportation to attitude, Steven as seen it all. michael@thescizone.com (Michael Feger) Mon, 31 May 2004 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.thescizone.com/news/articles/544/1/Rick-Hansen-personally-thanks-Quinte-West-volunteers/Page-1.html At a recent reception in Toronto, Rick Hansen personally spent time with community representatives from across Ontario who have joined the Rick Hansen Wheels In Motion volunteer team. Mr. Hansen was pleased to congratulate the event leaders, committee members and the spokespeople with spinal cord injury (SCI) who have teamed up in support of their local event. michael@thescizone.com (Michael Feger) Mon, 31 May 2004 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.thescizone.com/news/articles/543/1/Second-chance-at-life/Page-1.html On a random Saturday morning in 2000, Jim Beckley was sitting down with his wife Ellen discussing how exhausted he had been at his engineer job. He had been working close to 80 hours a week and this was his first Saturday in months that he had off. Jim told his wife, "Honey, I need to slow down, but I don't know how." michael@thescizone.com (Michael Feger) Mon, 31 May 2004 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.thescizone.com/news/articles/546/1/Love-conquers-handicap-too/Page-1.html PUNE: Shweta Narang, a pretty girl from Indore , overcame stiff family opposition to tie the knot with her boyfriend, Captain Malay Acharya, a paraplegic, in the city on Friday morning. Shweta is Punjabi, while Malay is Bengali. michael@thescizone.com (Michael Feger) Sat, 29 May 2004 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.thescizone.com/news/articles/549/1/Cell-Drug-Combo-Heals-Rat-Spines/Page-1.html Similar treatment could help people who are paralyzed A combination therapy using transplanted cells and two experimental drugs has significantly improved function in paralyzed rats. A treatment similar to the combo, tested by researchers at the University of Miami School of Medicine in Florida, could be useful in humans with spinal cord injury. michael@thescizone.com (Michael Feger) Thu, 27 May 2004 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.thescizone.com/news/articles/548/1/3-Paralyzed-WWII-Veterans-to-Participate-in-Memorial-Dedication-Their-Service--Sacrifice-Define-The-Greatest-Generation/Page-1.html WASHINGTON, May 27 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Three veterans who saw combat in World War II-and whose battlefield injuries left them paralyzed for life-are traveling to the Nation's Capital for the dedication of the World War II Memorial on Saturday, May 29. John C. Martinez served in the 9th Air Force, based in France. His last mission occurred with less than one month remaining in the war, when his plane was downed over France. John survived the crash, but he was diagnosed with an L1-L5 (lumbar) spinal cord injury. A decorated airman, John will receive his Purple Heart tomorrow morning (Friday, May 28) at the Memorial, 59 years after crash. michael@thescizone.com (Michael Feger) Thu, 27 May 2004 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.thescizone.com/news/articles/547/1/8356165-million-investment-in-stem-cell-research/Page-1.html A ₤16.5 million investment in stem cell research was announced today, 27th May, promising to speed the development of new treatments and cures from the laboratory to the clinic. In total, 57 multidisciplinary research grants have been awarded as part of the new monies allocated via the 2002 Government Spending Review to the UK Research Councils. michael@thescizone.com (Michael Feger) Thu, 27 May 2004 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.thescizone.com/news/articles/551/1/The-Hartford-and-US-Paralympics-In-Annapolis-to-Promote-Ability-in-the-Workplace/Page-1.html National Tour Educates American Companies on Hiring, Retaining Employees with Disabilities SIMSBURY, Conn., May 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Hartford Financial Services Group (NYSE: HIG - News) and Sandy Dukat, a U.S. Paralympic bronze-medal alpine skier spoke today in Annapolis to 50 employers and group benefits brokers and consultants as part of a national effort to positively change perceptions and behaviors toward people with physical challenges through educational and participatory events that promote hiring and retaining employees with disabilities. michael@thescizone.com (Michael Feger) Wed, 26 May 2004 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.thescizone.com/news/articles/550/1/Rosemarie-Rossetti-Crowned-Ms-Wheelchair-2004/Page-1.html Rosemarie Rossetti, Ph.D. of Columbus, OH was crowned Ms. Wheelchair Ohio on March 20 at the Holiday Inn in Mansfield, Ohio. She competed against six other contestants. First runner up was Melissa Millinovich of Cincinnati, and second runner up was Jennifer Kilman of Grove City. michael@thescizone.com (Michael Feger) Wed, 26 May 2004 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.thescizone.com/news/articles/553/1/Inflated-Promise-Distorted-Facts/Page-1.html As senators make moves, a walk through the stem-cell fray. A few weeks ago, 206 congressmen sent a letter to President Bush demanding increased federal funding for more embryonic-stem-cell lines, and all but accusing the president of single-handedly standing in the way of curing many terrible human diseases. A group of senators is apparently planning to send a similar missive making similar demands in the near future. These senators would be wise to check the facts before they sign, instead of getting dragged into a political campaign that seems to show little regard for the data. michael@thescizone.com (Michael Feger) Tue, 25 May 2004 00:00:00 -0400