Browse the latest research summaries in the field of spinal cord injury for spinal cord injury patients and caregivers.
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PLOS ONE, 2020 • August 4, 2020
This study investigated the fecal microbiome composition in patients with spinal cord injury (SCI) compared to healthy controls, revealing significant differences in the structure and quantity of feca...
KEY FINDING: The structure and quantity of fecal microbiota differed significantly between patients with SCI and healthy controls.
Frontiers in Nutrition, 2023 • February 14, 2023
This systematic review included 35 studies regarding the impact of VitD on the prognosis of SCI. The limited available studies suggest that the prevalence of VitD insufficiency and deficiency is relat...
KEY FINDING: The meta-analysis showed a high prevalence of vitamin D insufficiency (81.6%) and deficiency (52.5%) after SCI.
Physiological Reports, 2020 • January 1, 2020
The study investigated whether muscle disuse following spinal cord injury (SCI) induces cellular senescence and markers of senescence-associated secretory phenotypes (SASPs) in paralyzed skeletal musc...
KEY FINDING: SCI soleus muscle displayed 2- to 3-fold higher total p53 protein expression at 2 weeks, and at 1 and 2 months when compared with Sham.
Top Spinal Cord Inj Rehabil, 2020 • January 1, 2020
The PCP plays an essential role in wheelchair prescription and evaluation for individuals with SCI. Collaboration with an experienced, seating specialist is key to securing insurer approval and achiev...
KEY FINDING: Collaboration with a seating specialist (occupational or physical therapist) is critical for prescribing a wheelchair optimized to the patient’s needs and abilities.
Open Medicine, 2023 • January 1, 2023
This study investigates the interaction between GPNMB and EGFR in regulating neural stem cell (NSC) survival and differentiation following spinal cord injury (SCI). The findings demonstrate that GPNMB...
KEY FINDING: GPNMB promotes neuronal viability and differentiation, as evidenced by increased expression of βIII tubulin and CNPase.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2019 • November 27, 2019
The study aimed to investigate gene expression changes related to cell cycle activation in patients with spinal cord injury (SCI) and to further evaluate the difference between the upper and lower limb...
KEY FINDING: Cell proliferation was significantly increased in the upper limbs of SCI patients compared to the lower limbs and healthy subjects.
PM R, 2020 • December 1, 2020
The study aimed to explore SCI/D provider knowledge, attitudes, and teamwork regarding bacteriuria management during annual SCI/D examinations within the VHA system. Using a mixed-methods design, the ...
KEY FINDING: 30% of participants endorsed incorrect triggers for obtaining a urine culture, such as changes in urine color, cloudiness, or odor.
Spinal Cord, 2020 • December 10, 2019
This correction pertains to an error in the original article concerning the sex distribution within the 'Improvement' group. The corrected values for the number of males and females, along with the up...
KEY FINDING: The number of males in the ‘Improvement’ group was corrected from ‘13 (81.3)’ to ‘12 (75)’.
International Journal of Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork, 2022 • December 1, 2022
This case study examined the effects of massage therapy as a complementary treatment to a patient’s post-SCI care. Symptoms were primarily left-arm numbness, paresthesia, and stiffness. Over the cours...
KEY FINDING: There was a slight decrease over time in left-arm and back numbness, as well as neck and upper body stiffness.
Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation, 2023 • January 7, 2023
This systematic review and meta-analysis examined the effects of non-invasive brain stimulation (NIBS) on motor function recovery in patients with spinal cord injury (SCI). The study found that NIBS a...
KEY FINDING: NIBS shows potential for improving lower extremity strength in SCI patients (SMD = 0.58, 95% CI = 0.02–1.14, P = 0.004).