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Paralyzed monkey regains partial mobility with stem cells
December 17, 2010AFP International reports that Japanese researchers have restored mobility in a monkey that was paralyzed from the neck down. Hideyuki Okano of Tokyo’s Keio University said:”It is the world’s first case in which a small-size primate re...
Run, Walk & Roll 5K/10K
December 14, 2010Will2Walk invites you to be a part of a rousing community event benefiting Arizona Disabled Sports Will2Walk is a participating sponsor at the second annual Run, Walk & Roll 5K/10K. Our goal is to have at least 50 people on the Will2Walk...
New spinal implant microchip may help exercise paralyzed limbs
December 14, 2010U.K. Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council breakthrough may help people with spinal cord injuries The United Press International reports that British scientists have created a fingernail-sized microchip implant that will hel...
First Human Embryonic Stem Cell Injection:
October 15, 2010“A Milestone” The first person ever received a human embryonic stem cell injection Monday, Oct. 11, announces Geron Corporation After years of animal trials, the first human was injected with human embryonic stem cells Monday, initiating...
Staying Fit in a Wheelchair
September 8, 2010Keep your body and mind fit and healthy from your chair. Some tips and tricks for staying in shape. Focus on health first Staying fit when you’re in a wheelchair is not an easy thing to do, but it is doable. When you first get in the cha...
SCINETUSA Clinical Trials
August 12, 2010What is SCINETUSA? SCINETUSA is a clinical trial network of cutting edge spinal cord injury centers in the United States. SCINETUSA supports and conducts clinical trials of the newest promising therapies for chronic spinal cord injury in...
2nd Annual Golf Tournament in Gold Canyon, AZ
June 15, 2010To make Will2Walk become one of the largest contributors to finding a cure for SCI’s in the nation, we need your help. Will2Walk is excited to invite you to the 2nd annual golf tournament at the Gold Canyon Golf Resort in Gold Canyon,...
Will2Walk Golf Outing Fundraiser
May 22, 2010To raise awareness of the importance of research for spinal injury treatment, we would like to cordially invite you to the Will-2-Walk Golfing Tournament and Fundraiser on Saturday, July 24, 2010. Come and join us for a fabulous day of...
Could IPS Cells Reinvigorate Stem Cell Research?
March 18, 2010The a relatively new technique called induced pluripotent stem cells (IPS cells) could be the breakthrough needed to reinvigorate stem cell research and give hope to the millions of Americans suffering debilitating diseases. Perhaps its ...
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by United Spinal Association
United Spinal Association is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life of all people living with spinal cord injuries and disorders (SCI/D), including veterans, and providing support and information to loved ones, care providers and professionals.
