New Discoveries

Tracking Technologies: A Phase I Study to Validate Efficacy

Does power chair tracking technology help consumers to drive better?

• By Lois Brown, Michelle L. Lange
• Jun 01, 2013

National MS Society Devotes $18 Million to New Research

New funding will support grants and studies aimed at better understanding -- and eventually eradicating -- MS.

• By Laurie Watanabe
• Apr 16, 2013

Swedish Scientists Implant Prosthetic-Controlling Electrodes

New process aims to reduce skin-related problems while increasing functionality.

• By Laurie Watanabe
• Feb 27, 2013

In Case You Missed It

Research Roundup: Backrest Height Examined for Impact on Wheelchair Propulsion

Subjects propelled on level and sloped treadmill while using higher and lower backrests.

• By Laurie Watanabe
• Feb 19, 2013

Shepherd Center to Lead Clinical Testing of Parker Exoskeleton

Indego device has been tried by patients with SCI.

• Feb 14, 2013

FSMA Awards $150K to Drug Discovery Program

Research involves use of patient-derived motor neurons.

• By Laurie Watanabe
• Jan 30, 2013

Study: RNS60 Drug Stops MS Progression in Mice

Drug will be the subject of a clinical trial in New York.

• By Laurie Watanabe
• Jan 15, 2013

Study: Ability to Sit & Rise from Floor Is Closely Tied to Mortality Risk

Project examined flexibility and strength in middle-aged adults.

• By Laurie Watanabe
• Jan 03, 2013

Editor's Note

A Fascinating Debate

• By Laurie Watanabe
• Jan 01, 2013

Purdue Biochemist Links ALS to Defect in Protein-Transporting Gene

Understanding the role of VAPB could one day lead to treatment and prevention.

• By Laurie Watanabe
• Dec 17, 2012

Studies: Psoriasis Medication Effective as MS Treatment

New England Journal of Medicine discusses BG-12 findings.

• By Laurie Watanabe
• Oct 01, 2012

House Passes Pediatric Research Network Bill

Spinal muscular atrophy, Duchenne MD would be among the conditions studied.

• By Laurie Watanabe
• Oct 01, 2012

Study: Stem Cells in MD Therapy Do Better in Low-Oxygen Environment

Low survival rates may be caused by stem cell "suffocation," researchers say.

• By Laurie Watanabe
• Sep 04, 2012

University of Pittsburgh to Lead SCI Study

Five-year, multi-site study aims to improve consumers' wheelchair skills.

• By Laurie Watanabe
• Jul 31, 2012

FDA Approves Lyrica for Neuropathic Pain from SCI

Medication was previously approved for pain from diabetes and fibromyalgia.

• By Laurie Watanabe
• Jul 17, 2012

SCI Roundup: Ultralights & Propulsion

RESNA’s Position Paper Highlights Ultralight Chair Applications

Report discusses how seat slope, seat-to-back angle, backrest heights and other measurements impact ride.

• Jun 01, 2012

SCI Roundup: Ultralights & Propulsion

Propulsion Resources

• Jun 01, 2012

Report: Arthritis Patients Exercise Efforts Often Impeded

Foundation report identifies obstacles and six influential segments that could improve activity levels.

• By Laurie Watanabe
• May 30, 2012

Study: Wheelchair Breakdowns Are Increasing Among Consumers with SCI

Chairs purchased by Medicare and Medicaid experience more breakdowns than those purchased by other payors.

• By Laurie Watanabe
• May 22, 2012

RESNA Launches Position Paper on Ultralight Chairs

Paper describes factors that differentiate ultralight manual chairs from other products.

• By Laurie Watanabe
• Apr 18, 2012