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2 hrs ago | Ottawa Life

"Look at me, not my chair"

Peter Mackay, Justin Trudeau and Martha Hall-Finley participating in Chair-Leaders, a nationwide campaign with events taking place all across Canada.

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Related Topix: North America, Canada, World News, Peter Mackay, Medicine, Health, Life, Veteran Affairs

Mon May 20, 2013

WLLR-FM Davenport

Shriners Hold Children's Screening Clinic In Davenport

The Kaaba Shriners are holding a screening clinic for children with orthopaedic conditions this Saturday, May 25, 2013 from 9:00 a.m. to noon.

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Related Topix: Davenport, IA, Medicine, Health

Thu May 16, 2013

The New Zealand Herald

Stem cell breakthrough

Stem cell therapies could help patients with conditions such as Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, cardiac disease and spinal cord injuries.

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Related Topix: Stem Cell Research, Science / Technology, Parkinson's Disease, Health, Medicine, Multiple Sclerosis, Heart Disease

National Public Radio

Stem Cell Milestone Revives Intense Ethical Debate

Scientists in Oregon have achieved something that has eluded researchers for years.

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Related Topix: Science / Technology, Stem Cell Research, Medicine, Health

Sat May 11, 2013

KITV-TV

Father at Wounded Warrior Games, but his heart is with son graduating from UH

A wounded veteran from Milllilani, is defending his gold medal at the Wounded Warrior Games on the mainland, but his heart is with his son on the UH Manoa campus.

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Related Topix: University of Hawaii Manoa, Medicine, Health

Fri May 10, 2013

Sys-Con Media

United Spinal Secures Victory in Protecting Access to Complex Rehab Technology in Washington State

Wash State signs bill w help frm @unitedspinal assuring access to fitted #wheelchairs fr people w #disabilities http://ow.ly/kTNuE have access to properly configured wheelchairs and other mobility equipment or "complex rehab technology"- that is critical to their quality of life and independence.

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Related Topix: Medicine

Thu May 09, 2013

BioSpace

InVivo Therapeutics Corporation Reports First Quarter 2013 Financial...

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Related Topix: Medicine, Health

Sys-Con Media

United Spinal's Roll on Capitol Hill Selects Kim Harrison of...

Harrison will speak directly with legislators on issues that affect the independence and quality of life of people with spinal cord injuries and disorders .

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Related Topix: Medicine

Wed May 08, 2013

PhysOrg Weblog

Research determines how the brain computes tool use

With a goal of helping patients with spinal cord injuries, Jason Gallivan and a team of researchers at Queen's University's Department of Psychology and Centre for Neuroscience Studies are probing deep into the human brain to learn how it manages basic daily tasks.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Health

Tue May 07, 2013

Nwlanews.com

Cycling for a Cause

Wells was recognized by Debbie Brown, Representative Gene Reynolds Legislative Assistant, for raising awareness of spinal cord injuries.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Health

Mon May 06, 2013

WebWire

Passive Exercise Machines from Ex N' Flex Improve Quality of Life for Many of its Users -

There is specialized exercise equipment on the market that has been specifically designed to help people who are affected with mobility issues.

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Related Topix: Medicine

Charleston Gazette

Beni Kedem golf tournament scheduled

The Beni Kedem Shrine Center will hold a golf tournament at 9 a.m. with a shotgun start May 18 at Big Bend Golf Course in Tornado.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Health, Kentucky

Fri May 03, 2013

WITN

Jacksonville Fish Fry Raises Thousands Of Dollars For Shriners Hospitals

Shriners and volunteers were dipping, frying and serving flounder, hush puppies and coleslaw in Jacksonville Friday.

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Related Topix: Kids, Family, Medicine, Health

CiteULike

Consequences of Common Data Analysis Inaccuracies in CNS Trauma Injury Basic Research.

Abstract The development of successful treatments for humans after traumatic brain or spinal cord injuries requires animal research.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Health, Mathematics, Science

Freshnews

InVivo Therapeutics Announces Call Notice for Exercise of Warrants...

InVivo Therapeutics Holdings Corp. , a developer of groundbreaking technologies for the treatment of spinal cord injuries and other neurotrauma conditions, today announced that it has issued a call notice for the early exercise of warrants issued to investors on October 26, 2010, November 10, 2010 and December 3, 2010 .

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Related Topix: Medicine, Health

Thu May 02, 2013

Star Tribune

Art spotlight: Artists with disabilities

Continuing: Now in its 50th year, the Sister Kenny Institute's annual event is rightly known as a source of good art for a very good cause.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Health, Entertainment

Freshnews

InVivo Therapeutics Named a 2013 "Best Places to Work" Winner by Boston Business Journal

InVivo Therapeutics Holdings Corp. , a developer of groundbreaking technologies for the treatment of spinal cord injuries and other neurotrauma conditions, today announced that the Company has been named one of the Best Places to Work in Massachusetts by the The Boston Business Journa l in its eleventh annual regional awards program.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Health, Omaha, NE

Tue Apr 30, 2013

PR-inside.com

Spinal Injury Treatment in Thailand by Vejthani Hospital

Vejthani Hospital Bangkok offers Spinal Injury Treatment to solve your spine problem at Vejthani spine center in Thailand : cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww .. . We will analyze for the appropriate care tailored to the needs of each patient suffering from spinal injury.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Health, Pain

Mon Apr 29, 2013

24dash

Rejuvenating local flat to help people paralysed by Spinal Cord Injury

People with spinal cord injuries are getting the help they need to build an independent life after a local ex-wardens flat at a sheltered housing scheme in Aylesbury has been completely transformed.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Health, Buckinghamshire County, England, World News, United Kingdom,

Sun Apr 28, 2013

Times Georgian

22nd Magnolia Ball

The dance group Troupe Hellas of the Greek Festival in Atlanta teaches Greek dance steps to guests at Saturday's 22nd Magnolia Ball for the Tanner Foundation.

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Related Topix: Carrollton, GA, Medicine, Health