Study investigated the molecular signaling pathways and mechanisms by which autoimmunity is induced after spinal cord injury (SCI), with the goal of identifying potential targets in therapies designed to reduce tissue damage and inflammation in the chronic phase of SCI. To that end, an exploratory microarray analysis of peripheral ...
Study examined the relationship between participation in organized sports programs and employment in 149 adults with chronic spinal cord injury (SCI). Motor level and completeness of injury were confirmed by physical examination. Information related to demographics, employment, level of education, body mass index, duration of injury, participation in individually ...
Study evaluated three sets of risk and protective factors in relation to mortality after spinal cord injury (SCI): basic demographic and injury severity variables, socio-environmental factors, and health and secondary conditions. Assessment of these variables enhances the ability to identify individuals at risk for excess mortality. A total of ...
Southeastern Regional Spinal Cord Injury Model System
Study investigated the extent to which manually assisted locomotor training (LT) with body weight supported treadmill stepping can change respiratory function in individuals with chronic spinal cord injury (SCI). Surface electromyographic (sEMG) measures of respiratory muscles activity during respiratory tasks were obtained from 8 individuals with chronic SCI before ...
Southeastern Regional Spinal Cord Injury Model System
Study analyzed the specific causes of spinal cord injury (SCI) by age, sex, race, ethnicity, day and month of injury, and neurologic outcomes, using data from the National SCI Database and the National Shriners SCI Database. A total of 7,834 participants who had a traumatic SCI from 2005 to ...
Study design:Single-blind randomized controlled trial of 6 months' duration.Objectives:To evaluate the efficacy of a novel telehealth intervention, 'CareCall', on reducing pressure ulcers and depression and enhancing the use of appropriate health care.Setting:General community, Massachusetts and Connecticut, United StatesMethods:'CareCall' is an automated, interactive voice response system that combines patient education, ...