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Spinal Cord Series and Cases, 2020 • March 11, 2020
This case series showcases the challenges of caring for international refugees with SCI. Through proactive communication and inter-disciplinary care, we succeeded in helping these individuals achieve ...
KEY FINDING: Language, cultural, and educational barriers significantly impacted the delivery of standard rehabilitation care.
Spinal Cord, 2021 • July 9, 2020
The study investigated changes in cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) and activity levels in ambulatory individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI) during the first year after hospital discharge. The main f...
KEY FINDING: Participants showed a statistically significant increase in peak oxygen uptake (peak VO2) over time, indicating improved cardiorespiratory fitness.
Spinal Cord Series and Cases, 2019 • November 29, 2019
This case report presents the successful weaning of a ventilator-dependent adolescent with autism spectrum disorder and a new spinal cord injury using behavioral desensitization techniques. The interd...
KEY FINDING: A medically complex adolescent with autism spectrum disorder and a new spinal cord injury was successfully weaned off mechanical ventilation and transitioned to noninvasive ventilation.
Frontiers in Physiology, 2021 • February 3, 2021
This study investigated the impact of paraplegia on dietary fat absorption by tracking the time course of exogenous fatty acid incorporation into the plasma triacylglycerol (TAG) pool in the postprand...
KEY FINDING: The study found no significant main effect of group (PARA vs. CON) on exogenous TAG, suggesting that the overall amount of fat absorbed wasn't significantly different.
BMC Health Services Research, 2022 • November 16, 2022
This international pilot study surveyed SCI programs in acute and rehabilitation facilities to understand the status of SCI care. Results from this international pilot study found that the participati...
KEY FINDING: Some indicators were met equally well by both HIC and LMIC, such as 24-hour access to CT scanners in acute care and out-patient services at rehabilitation facilities.
Spinal Cord Series and Cases, 2019 • October 7, 2019
This editorial highlights the vulnerability of individuals with spinal cord injuries (SCI) to the effects of climate change and emphasizes the importance of incorporating sustainability into SCI care ...
KEY FINDING: Mobile applications can be used to create home floor plans, allowing clinicians to order durable medical equipment without physically visiting the home.
Spinal Cord Series and Cases, 2020 • January 20, 2020
This observational study investigated the impact of sit-skiing on quality of life (QoL), fear of falling, and satisfaction with the sit-ski device among individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI). The ...
KEY FINDING: Participants showed statistically significant satisfaction with the weight, stability, safety, and comfort of the sit-ski device.
J. Clin. Med., 2023 • December 23, 2022
The study assessed TSPO expression as an indicator of microglial activation using (R)-[11C]PK11195 PET imaging in a rat SCI model. Clinical application of (R)-[11C]PK11195 PET/MRI in patients with NeP...
KEY FINDING: TSPO is mainly expressed in activated microglia in the injured spinal cord.
Top Spinal Cord Inj Rehabil, 2023 • January 1, 2023
This study investigated the impact of SCI on sexual health and QOL in Latin America, revealing that sexuality is an important but often overlooked topic among rehabilitation and health professionals. ...
KEY FINDING: The majority of participants (87.7%) reported changes in their sexuality after SCI, primarily physical (50.7%) and emotional (38.7%) problems, and changes in relationships (27.5%).
EClinicalMedicine, 2020 • January 1, 2020
Climate change is exacerbating the impact of hurricanes, posing significant threats to individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI). These individuals face unique challenges related to evacuation, mobili...
KEY FINDING: Climate-driven hurricanes are trending stronger, wetter, and slower, increasing the threat to vulnerable populations.