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Proceedings of the Royal Society of Medicine, Unknown • April 13, 2025
Neurological complications following cardiac surgery can manifest immediately or within a few days, presenting as cerebral damage. The causes are varied, including embolism, anoxia, and air embolism, ...
KEY FINDING: Cardiac surgery can result in neurological syndromes either immediately after anesthesia or within 24-48 hours post-operation, often involving general or focal cerebral damage.
Cord Medicine, Null • April 7, 2025
The Canadian Spinal Cord Injury – Rehabilitation Association (CSCI-RA) was founded in 2002 to foster interprofessional dialogue and collaboration among clinicians, scientists, individuals with SCI, an...
KEY FINDING: CSCI-RA has successfully raised the profile of SCI rehabilitation in Canada and helped to drive academic progress, attract students to train and remain in the field, and disseminate meeting materials.
Not specified, Not specified • April 7, 2025
Dr. O’Connell has demonstrated unwavering commitment in the field of physical medicine and rehabilitation and is an inspiring leader who has been a global catalyst for change! Dr. O’Connell founded a ...
KEY FINDING: Dr. O’Connell has been instrumental in including rehabilitation services in post-disaster care teams globally.
Not specified, Null • April 13, 2025
The study focuses on improving wheelchair designs to enhance autonomy and quality of life for individuals with disabilities, particularly those with spinal cord injuries. The improved wheelchair proto...
KEY FINDING: The study aims to create a wheelchair that is pliable for transport, motorized without significant weight increase, and capable of verticalization.
Not specified, Not specified • April 13, 2025
Spinal cord bleeds with compression are a relatively rare complication of haemophilia. Review of the literature indicates that most cases are not associated with significant trauma or spinal fracture ...
KEY FINDING: Spinal cord compression is a rare but serious complication of haemophilia, often not associated with major trauma.
Pediatric Surgery International, 2025 • December 9, 2025
This retrospective national database review demonstrated that falls more commonly resulted in cervical SCI than thoracic SCI, while MVCs, gunshot wounds, auto vs pedestrian, and motorcycle collisions ...
KEY FINDING: PTPs with cervical SCI have higher mortality while those with thoracic SCI have higher ISS and hospital LOS.
Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation, 2025 • December 4, 2025
The study compared six electrode montages for transcutaneous spinal stimulation (TSS) to identify which montage most effectively activates spinal circuits, using posterior root-muscle reflexes (PRM re...
KEY FINDING: DV-U and DV-I montages were associated with significantly lower soleus RT in both dominant and nondominant lower extremities compared to other montages
Food Science & Nutrition, 2025 • December 3, 2025
This study aimed to assess the prevalence of malnutrition risk in a rehabilitation hospital and compare the effectiveness of MST and MUST against NRS-2002. The study found that approximately one-third...
KEY FINDING: According to NRS-2002, 28.3% of patients were at high risk for malnutrition. MST identified 30.8% of patients at high risk, while MUST classified 30.6% of patients at medium and high risk.
Neural Regen Res, 2025 • December 1, 2025
This review elucidates the key mechanisms underlying the occurrence of spinal cord injury and regeneration post-injury, including neuroinflammation, oxidative stress, axon regeneration, and angiogenes...
KEY FINDING: Nanoparticles can modulate the immune response, reduce inflammation, and promote neuronal survival after SCI.
Neural Regen Res, 2025 • November 1, 2025
The review explores the applications of MSCs and MSC-exosomes in repairing PNI, discussing the underlying mechanisms and comparing the therapies. It summarizes preclinical investigations and clinical ...
KEY FINDING: MSCs contribute to nerve regeneration via various mechanisms, including differentiating into Schwann cell-like cells, which support axonal growth and clear debris.