Success in Treating Spinal Cord Injury

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jbird4049
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Success in Treating Spinal Cord Injury

Post by jbird4049 » Fri Jan 27, 2017 7:35 pm

I'm sure we are all enjoying our discussions on the incipient dystopia, and current political wasteland, that is our beloved America, but I like to reduce my urge for drink.

https://stemcell.usc.edu/2016/09/07/par ... al-of-usc/

Parents Rodney and Annette Boesen were warned there was a good chance their son would be permanently paralyzed from the neck down. However, they also learned that Kris could possibly qualify for a clinical study that might help.
“As of 90 days post-treatment, Kris has gained significant improvement in his motor function, up to two spinal cord levels,” said Dr. Liu. “In Kris’ case, two spinal cord levels means the difference between using your hands to brush your teeth, operate a computer or do other things you wouldn’t otherwise be able to do, so having this level of functional independence cannot be overstated.”
The news is a bit depressing, but then you read something like this, and realize sometimes there is good news
The blood-dimmed tide is loosed, and everywhere
The ceremony of innocence is drowned;
The best lack all conviction, while the worst
Are full of passionate intensity.

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Re: Success in Treating Spinal Cord Injury

Post by TheReal_ND » Fri Jan 27, 2017 7:37 pm

He will not divide us. Stay strong sister!

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de officiis
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Re: Success in Treating Spinal Cord Injury

Post by de officiis » Fri Jan 27, 2017 8:15 pm

Pretty impressive. What happened to the head transplant guy?
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