Drexel University

Breakthrough on Gene Therapy for Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia

There is no cure for the rare disease Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia (HSP), but researchers from Drexel University’s College ...

Gene therapy for hereditary spastic paraplegia hits proof-of-principle milestone

There is no cure for the rare disease Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia (HSP), but researchers from Drexel University's College ...

Non-invasive closed-loop spinal stimulation enables paraplegic patients to regain stepping control

Spinal cord injury (SCI) rostral to the lumbar locomotor center disrupts communication between the brain and the spinal circuits that control leg movements, leading to paraplegia. A research team led ...
ABC News

Watch How New Technology Helps a Paraplegic Man Walk Again

Researchers were able to use electrical signals to help a paraplegic man walk. — -- A paraplegic man was able to walk again with the help of some advanced technology. Researchers from the ...
Scientific Research Publishing

Sudden Paraplegia Revealed Acute Aortic Dissection Type A with Adamkiewicz Artery’s Involvement: A Congolese Case Report ()

Aortic dissection with neurological symptoms is a usual presentation and rare condition. It poses a major diagnostic challenge due to the risk of misdiagnosis and worse prognosis (functional or vital) ...