People with Parkinson’s disease are being diagnosed earlier and living with the condition for longer periods as treatments evolve, but one stubborn late-arriving symptom is trouble walking. A ...

A new study has tested innovative proof-of-concept technology that syncs electrical stimulation with rehabilitation robotics to enable individuals paralyzed after spinal injury to move more naturally.

Spinal injuries can dramatically alter lives, confining individuals to physical limitations and impacting their overall well-being. Traditional rehabilitation methods, while helpful, often require ...

These devices, which work by modifying the activity of nerve cells with electricity, hold promise for treating neurological injuries and disease. However, Dr. Dhaher and Kim said, they carry the ...

Researchers in New Zealand have demonstrated a minimally invasive technology that has effectively aided in restoring movement in paralyzed rats. This breakthrough could mean we're a big step closer to ...

The big picture: Nearly two decades ago, Shinya Yamanaka and Kazutoshi Takahashi discovered they could turn mature somatic cells back into stem cells. The scientists predicted these new cells could be ...

The findings are published in the May 28, 2013 online issue of Stem Cell Research & Therapy. Martin Marsala, MD, professor in the Department of Anesthesiology, with colleagues at UC San Diego and in ...