Browse the latest research summaries in the field of spinal cord injury for spinal cord injury patients and caregivers.
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Frontiers in Human Neuroscience, 2022 • April 4, 2022
This study aimed to evaluate the relationship between the Gait Deviation Index (GDI) and Walking Index for Spinal Cord Injury (WISCI) II levels in adults with incomplete spinal cord injury (iSCI). The...
KEY FINDING: The GDI was normally distributed across all WISCI II levels in both iSCI and HV groups.
Biology, 2022 • April 1, 2022
At the time a spinal cord injury is produced, a loss of motor capacity is evident, and a period of vital risk related to neurological compromise, instability of cardio-respiratory function and the dev...
KEY FINDING: At the respiratory level, tissue damage is notable in situations that require increased ventilation due to lower thoracic distensibility and alveolar inflammation caused by higher levels of leptin as a result of increased fatty tissue.
J. Pers. Med., 2022 • April 11, 2022
This study evaluated the effects of robotic training with the Ekso-GT on body representation (BR) and quality of life (QoL) in patients with spinal cord injury (SCI). The results suggest that Ekso-GT ...
KEY FINDING: Ekso training led to a better improvement in the GSI and PSDI items as compared to the CG, with a moderate effect size (g = 0.56 and, respectively, g = 0.42).
Pharmaceuticals, 2022 • April 11, 2022
This review focuses on the potential of Serotonin 1A receptor agonists to improve locomotor and respiratory functions in individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI). The study highlights the efficacy of...
KEY FINDING: 5-HT1A receptor agonists have shown positive changes in locomotor function in animal models of SCI or in humans.
Cells, 2022 • April 9, 2022
The study evaluated surgical outcomes in SCI patients undergoing pressure ulcer reconstruction, comparing pre-pandemic (non-COVID) and pandemic (post-COVID) groups. Post-COVID patients showed increase...
KEY FINDING: SCI patients with a recent COVID-19 diagnosis experienced worse recovery and severe postoperative complications after pressure ulcer surgery, often requiring reintervention.
Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health, 2022 • April 13, 2022
The study evaluated muscle strength in the upper extremities of SCI patients compared to a control group, finding significant weakness in most muscles. Muscle strength rankings differed between SCI an...
KEY FINDING: The majority of the upper extremity muscles (12 out of 15) showed considerable weakness (24 to 53%) relative to the control group.
Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health, 2022 • April 11, 2022
This study aimed to identify the challenges and benefits for people with SCI who engage in peer support via VC. An anonymous online survey was used to gather data. Positive benefits of engaging in pee...
KEY FINDING: Videoconferencing offers convenience and facilitates social connectedness for individuals with SCI.
Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health, 2022 • April 14, 2022
This study explored perceived clinical barriers to employment among males with SCI in Saudi Arabia, revealing mobility, bladder incontinence, spasticity, musculoskeletal pain, and neuropathic pain as ...
KEY FINDING: The most common reported clinical barriers to employment were mobility, bladder incontinence, spasticity, musculoskeletal pain, and neuropathic pain among males with SCI in Saudi Arabia.
Frontiers in Human Neuroscience, 2022 • April 7, 2022
Our review confirms previous work about the seeming effectiveness of HF-rTMS to promote motor improvements and CSE changes in SCI. All the group studies reported significant improvements for at least ...
KEY FINDING: Our review confirms previous work about the seeming effectiveness of HF-rTMS to promote motor improvements and CSE changes in SCI.
Frontiers in Molecular Neuroscience, 2022 • April 8, 2022
This study presents a detailed protocol for differentiating human pluripotent stem cells (hPSCs) into spinal dI4 GABAergic interneurons (INs), which are crucial for spinal cord function and potential ...
KEY FINDING: A reproducible protocol was devised to differentiate human pluripotent stem cells (hPSCs) from enriched spinal dI4 inhibitory GABAergic INs.