Cord injuries

mechanisms and therapeutic effects of x-ray treatment on rats after spinal cord injury. Their hypothesis was that x-ray irradiation could alter the microcirculation of the injured site, impede the deterioration of the spinal cord, and advance the recovery of structure and function after spinal cord injury in rats. Their methodology involved investigating the x-ray irradiation treatment in an experimental spinal cord injury model. Then they could analyze the effect of x-ray irradiation on the restoration

of yours had a spinal cord injury after a bad car accident. The medical team has decided that this patient is a good candidate for a clinical trial using stem cell therapy. Your friend has not had a biology course since high school, so you are going to write for him or her a two-page discussion of stem cell information. In your discussion, include a description of the biology of stem cells, and explain how these cells are unique in their ability to treat diseases and injury. The following website

nervous system uses effectors that can be either muscles or glands. We can divide the nervous system into two separate systems: the central nervous system (CNS) and the peripheral nervous system (PNS). The CNS consists of the brain and the spinal cord and is protected by the cranium and the vertebral column, respectively. The PNS is in charge of connecting the CNS with the receptors and the effectors. To transfer the information from one part of the body to another, a specialized type of cells called

to the spinal cord. Besides connecting the brain and spinal cord the brain stem also keeps people breathing. Sorting the messages that the brain and the rest of the body sends is also a part of its job. The brain is a fragile organ. Although it is protected by the scalp, skull and the three layers of meninges there is still a possibility that it can still be injured. Head injury occurs when an external mechanical force causes brain dysfunction. Penetrating and closed head injuries are the two

Helping People With Compression Fractures and Myligia Around ten years ago my life was changed forever when I became a victim of a car accedint. Once at the hospital it was found that I was had two compression fractures and that the T12 fracture could cause paralysis or other issues. The deciding factor seemed to depend on the swelling muscles around the breaks. Unluckily the swelling had already begun. Compression fractures of the spine are fairly common in car accidents but I wasn't sure just

Hyperreflexia, also known as autonomic dysreflexia, is a state that is unique to patients after spinal cord injury at a T-5 level and above. Patients with spinal cord injuries at Thoracic 5 (T-5) level and above are very susceptible. Also patients at Thoracic 6 - Thoracic 10 (T6-T10) may be susceptible. Patients with Thoracic 10 (T-10) and below are usually not susceptible. Also, the older the injury the less likely the person will experience autonomic dysreflexia. Hyperreflxia can develop suddenly

Did you know that cord blood can treat over 80 medical conditions and diseases? Cord blood refers to residual blood that’s present in the placenta and umbilical cord immediately after a baby is born. This blood can be gathered and stored to treat various types of illnesses and medical conditions. When harvested immediately after the birth of a baby, cord blood has a number of stem cells that can take the form of other cell types in the body such as fat, liver, muscle, nerve, and blood cells. Here

positives. The negative effects can end perfectly healthy lives and futures. Amongst the current population, there are many who do not actively participate in sports because sports can cause injury, premature death, psychological issues, and short-lived careers. As sports prove to contribute a numerous amount of injuries, parents discourage their children to engage themselves in sports since rehabilitation time and surgery expenses can accumulate over the years. It is a common fact that sports such as

a.) i.) The area above the level of injury should have very limited loss of function, with any minor impairment being directed solely towards the right side. On the left side, a light touch and vibrations should both still be detectable, although depending on the severity of pain from the injury, it may be difficult to discern. Similarly, other cutaneous sensory nerves, such as sensations of pain, hot and cold temperatures should also be detectable, and may result in a response by the somatic nervous

Abstract Objectives: To highlight the importance of cord blood S100B protein in neonatal hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) Subjects and Methods: This study included 60 asphyxiated newborns and 40 matched controls. Blood samples were collected from all neonates and values of S100B protein were determined using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) technique. Results: The mean serum level of S100B protein was significantly higher in asphyxiated group than the control group with a significant