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MU logo News Bureau University of Missouri About the News Bureau Contact Us Home / News Releases / 2009 MU Researchers Discover Target that Could Ease Spinal Muscular Atrophy Symptoms
There is no cure for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), a genetic disorder that causes the weakening of muscles and is the leading genetic cause of infant death, but University of Missouri researchers have discovered a new therapeutic target that improves deteriorating skeletal muscle tissue caused by SMA. The new therapy enhanced muscle strength,... view more... (2009-01-08)
Novel saw cuts BSE contamination risk
EMBARGOED UNTIL WEDNESDAY 16 OCTOBER 2002 19:00 BST UK CONTACT - Claire Bowles, New Scientist Press Office, London: Tel: +44(0)20 7331 2751 or email claire.bowles@rbi.co.uk MAD COW DISEASE A NOVEL power saw that can strip the spines out of cattle and sheep carcasses should further cut the risk of infecting people with the agent that causes the... view more... (2002-10-16)
Spacer insertion may offer less invasive option for lumbar problems
Implanting a small spacer between lumbar vertebrae during a procedure called interspinous process decompression may be an effective and minimally invasive way to treat spinal stenosis, according to a new report. view more (2006-11-29)
Flips, flops and cartwheels
Geckos and other lizards have long been known for their incredible ability to shed their tails as a decoy for predators, but little is known about the movements and what controls the tail once it separates from the lizard's body. view more (2009-09-09)
Two thirds of sports doctors have inadequate first aid skills
Two thirds of sports doctors are incapable of demonstrating proficiency in first aid skills under examination, shows research in the British Journal of Sports Medicine. The research, from the University of Bath, focused on the performance of candidates seeking to obtain a diploma in sports and exercise medicine. The diploma includes proficiency... view more... (2001-03-22)
JHU chemists devise self-assembling 'organic wires'
From pacemakers constructed of materials that so closely mimic human tissues that a patient's body can't discern the difference to devices that bypass injured spinal cords to restore movement to paralyzed limbs, the possibilities presented by organic electronics read like something from a science fiction novel. view more (2008-10-24)
Timing of women's labor may determine effectiveness of pain medication
Natural daily body rhythms may influence the effectiveness of spinal-epidural pain medication for women in labor, according to new research from Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. view more (2005-09-16)
Therapeutic hypothermia is promising strategy to minimize tissue damage
Recognition of the benefits of cooling strategies to protect the brain and spinal cord after traumatic injury has led to a wealth of cutting edge research, prime examples of which are featured in a special hypothermia issue of Journal of Neurotrauma. view more (2009-03-20)
Aching back? Sitting up straight could be the culprit
Researchers are using a new form of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to show that sitting in an upright position places unnecessary strain on your back, leading to potentially chronic pain problems if you spend long hours sitting. view more (2006-11-28)
Back to normal: Surgery improves outcomes for spine patients
People with the spine disease called degenerative spondylolisthesis -- who choose surgical treatment -- experience substantially greater relief from pain over time compared to those who do not have surgery. view more (2009-06-01)
Growth factor stimulates rapid extension of key motor neurons in brain
A growth factor known to be important for the survival of many types of cells stimulates rapid extension of corticospinal motor neurons - critical brain cells that connect the cerebral cortex with the spinal cord and that die in motor neuron diseases like amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's disease). view more (2006-11-06)
New report shows locomotor training restores walking function in child with spinal cord injury
A new report shows that a non-ambulatory (unable to walk or stand) child with a cervical spinal cord injury was able to restore basic walking function after intensive locomotor training. view more (2008-06-05)
Electrical exercise system gives paralysis sufferers power to recover strength
People affected by paralysis could enjoy more independence, better health and a higher quality of life thanks to an innovative system designed to improve fitness and increase arm strength. view more (2005-08-03)
Study suggests hip fractures not caused by benzodiazepine use after all
Benzodiazepine use was not shown to be associated with hip fractures after all, according to a new study from the Department of Ambulatory Care and Prevention (of Harvard Medical School and Harvard Pilgrim Health Care). Previous epidemiological studies suggesting an association have been used to support legislation and policy decisions that limit... view more... (2007-01-16)
Researchers find molecule that inhibits regrowth of spinal nerve cells
A molecule that helps the body's motor nerve cells grow along proper paths during embryonic development also plays a major role in inhibiting spinal-cord neurons from regenerating after injury, researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have found. view more (2005-07-12)
Adult human neural stem cell therapy successful in treating spinal cord injury
Researchers at the UC Irvine Reeve-Irvine Research Center have used adult human neural stem cells to successfully regenerate damaged spinal cord tissue and improve mobility in mice. view more (2005-09-20)
Osteoporosis drug may save lives by strengthening immune system
An osteoporosis drug proven to save lives after hip fractures may do so by strengthening the body's immune system, according to geriatrics researchers at Duke University Medical Center. view more (2009-07-16)
Novel stem cell technology leads to better spinal cord repair
Researchers believe they have identified a new way, using an advance in stem-cell technology, to promote recovery after spinal cord injury of rats, according to a study published in today's Journal of Biology. view more (2006-04-28)
Space-related radiation research could help reduce fractures in cancer survivors
A research project looking for ways to reduce bone loss in astronauts may yield methods of improving the bone health of cancer patients undergoing radiation treatment. view more (2009-09-16)
Brain-computer link allows paralyzed patient to manipulate devices by thought
A patient with a spinal cord injury was able to produce brain signals associated with intending to move his paralyzed limbs, signals picked up by an implanted sensor and translated into electronic impulses that allowed him to control a computer cursor and manipulate mechanical devices. view more (2006-07-13)
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