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Paraplegic Man Stands and Moves Legs Voluntarily After New Treatment
May 19, 2011 — Researchers have used a stimulating electrode array to assist a paralyzed man to stand, step on a treadmill with assistance, and, over time, to regain voluntary movements of his limbs. The electrical ... > full story -
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Viagra Could Reduce Multiple Sclerosis Symptoms, Study Suggests
May 19, 2011 — Researchers have discovered that Viagra (sildenafil) drastically reduces multiple sclerosis symptoms in animal models with the disease. The research demonstrates that a practically complete recovery ... > full story -
Octopuses Make Some Pretty Good Moves
May 18, 2011 — In case you thought that octopuses were smart only in guessing the outcome of soccer matches (remember the late Paul the octopus in Germany who picked all the right winners in last year's world cup ... > full story -
No Pain, Big Gain: Treatment of Chronic Low Back Pain Can Reverse Abnormal Brain Activity and Function
May 17, 2011 — In a new study, a group of pain researchers posed a fundamental question: if you can alleviate chronic low back pain, can you reverse these changes in the brain? The answer is yes, they ... > full story -
Autonomous Robot for Underwater Intervention Tasks Successfully Tested
May 17, 2011 — Researchers in Spain have successfully tested the autonomy of the robot for developing underwater intervention tasks. The robot has managed to recover an object similar to an aircraft black box ... > full story -
Stem Cells Reverse Disease in a Model of Parkinson's Disease
May 16, 2011 — Researchers have compared the ability of cells derived from different types of human stem cell to reverse disease in a rat model of Parkinson disease and identified a stem cell population that they ... > full story -
Next Generation Gamers: Computer Games Aid Recovery from Stroke
May 15, 2011 — Computer games are not just for kids. New research shows that computer games can speed up and improve a patient's recovery from paralysis after a ... > full story -
New Understanding of Brain Chemistry Could Prevent Brain Damage After Injury
May 15, 2011 — A protective molecule has been identified in the brain which, if used artificially, may prevent brain damage from the likes of stroke, head injury and ... > full story -
Controling Robotic Arms Is Child's Play
May 13, 2011 — Move your arm and the robot imitates your movement. This type of intuitive handling is now possible thanks to a new input device that will simplify the control of industrial robots in the future. But ... > full story -
Sound Safety: Novel Device With Rock 'N' Roll Roots May Protect Listeners from Potential Dangers of Personal Listening Devices and Hearing Aids
May 13, 2011 — Engineers investigating "listener fatigue"-- the discomfort and pain some people experience while using in-ear headphones, hearing aids, and other devices that seal the ear canal from external sound ... > full story
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