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·September 23, 2025·4 min read

Blood Tests Could Predict Spinal Cord Injury Severity and Survival

A new study shows that routine hospital blood tests could help predict spinal cord injury severity and survival chances. Researchers used machine learning to analyze data from thousands of patients and found that patterns in blood markers, such as electrolytes and immune cells, forecasted recovery outcomes as early as one to three days after admission.

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·September 12, 2025·5 min read

PET Tracer Maps Synapse Loss After Spinal Cord Injury

Researchers developed a new PET tracer capable of measuring synapse loss after spinal cord injury, offering insights into both spinal and brain changes. In rat models, the tracer revealed significant synaptic reductions at the injury site and in distant brain regions, highlighting how widespread the effects of injury can be.

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·August 28, 2025·3 min read

World’s First Personalized Spine Implant Surgery Restores Movement

Surgeons have performed the world’s first anterior cervical spine surgery using a fully personalized implant designed for a patient’s unique anatomy. Unlike standard one-size-fits-all devices, the new implant was created with AI-assisted planning and 3D printing, allowing for precise alignment and better structural support.

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·August 12, 2025·5 min read

Neuron Discovery Could Help Restore Breathing After Spinal Injuries

Scientists have discovered a specialized group of spinal cord interneurons that help regulate breathing when the body faces challenges like high carbon dioxide levels. Blocking these neurons impaired the body’s ability to adapt its breathing, suggesting they play a key role in respiratory control.

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·July 16, 2025·4 min read

3D-Printed Implant Offers New Hope for Spinal Cord Repair

Scientists have developed a 3D-printed implant that delivers targeted electrical stimulation to damaged areas of the spinal cord, promoting nerve regeneration. The implant mimics the spinal cord’s structure with a fine, electrically conductive mesh, boosting neuron and stem cell growth in lab tests.

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·May 22, 2025·6 min read

Implanted Device Restores Arm Function After Spinal Cord Injury

A groundbreaking clinical study shows that closed-loop vagus nerve stimulation (CLV), paired with rehabilitation, can significantly improve arm and hand function in people with chronic spinal cord injuries. The therapy uses a tiny implanted device that sends timed electrical pulses to the brain when patients perform successful movements, helping rewire neural circuits.

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·April 28, 2025·5 min read

Noninvasive Brain-Spine Interface May Help Restore Movement After Injury

Researchers have developed a noninvasive brain-spine interface that detects movement intentions and cues spinal cord stimulation to aid rehabilitation. Using EEG caps, they trained a decoder to recognize when volunteers either moved or imagined moving their legs.

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·January 7, 2025·4 min read

Unlocking Spinal Cord Regeneration: Astrocytes Lead the Way

Spinal cord injuries (SCI) are challenging to treat due to the limited regenerative capacity of the central nervous system. A new study reveals that while ependymal cells in the spinal cord show minimal repair potential, astrocytes can transdifferentiate into oligodendrocytes, aiding in remyelination.

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·December 17, 2024·3 min read

Neural Stem Cell Transplants Show Promise for Spinal Injuries

A Phase I clinical trial has demonstrated the long-term safety of neural stem cell transplantation for chronic spinal cord injuries. Researchers followed four patients for five years, with two showing sustained neurological improvements, including better motor function and sensory responses.

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·December 2, 2024·6 min read

Brain Stimulation Aids Walking Recovery After Spinal Cord Injury

Researchers have identified the lateral hypothalamus (LH) as a key brain region for walking recovery in spinal cord injury (SCI) patients, demonstrating that deep brain stimulation (DBS) can significantly enhance mobility and autonomy. Unlike traditional DBS applications, targeting the LH promotes long-term neurological improvements, even when stimulation is off. A clinical trial showed dramatic outcomes in participants, with restored walking ability and improved daily independence.

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·October 22, 2024·5 min read

Gene Discovery Boosts CNS Regeneration for Spinal Injury Repair

A recent study highlights a novel gene, lipin1, that regulates axon regeneration in the central nervous system, offering new hope for treating spinal cord injuries. The research shows that inhibiting lipin1 enhances lipid metabolism in neurons, activating crucial pathways like mTOR and STAT3 that promote nerve regeneration.

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·October 17, 2024·4 min read

Microglia Found to Protect Neurons Post-Spinal Cord Injury

Researchers discovered a neuroprotective mechanism in spinal cord injury (SCI) involving microglia, the brain’s immune cells, which could provide new therapeutic targets. Using advanced in vivo imaging, the team revealed that microglia form protective wraps around injured axons, preventing further damage. This interaction, regulated by P2Y12 receptors and sodium channels, sheds light on neuron-glia communication after injury. The study's insights into spinal cord protection could eventually lead to new treatments for SCI and related neurological diseases.