mobility

Existing Drug May Lead to ALS Treatment

Health - October 20, 2009

Researchers hope to start testing in patients within five years more >>

A Drug to Cure Spinal Cord Injuries?

Health - October 15, 2009

That idea is not so far-fetched, say scientists who now have possible targets for therapy more >>

Paralyzed Rats Walk Again

Health - September 20, 2009

Three-pronged treatment let their legs move, bear weight without brain signals more >>

Corticosteroids Treat Bell's Palsy

Health - September 1, 2009

Adding antivirals helps even more with condition that can paralyze the face, review finds more >>

Blue Dye Halts Worsening Paralysis in Animal Study

Health - July 28, 2009

Discovery could lead to new treatments for people with spine injuries more >>

Technology Takes a Step Toward Treating Paralysis

Health - July 9, 2009

Microelectrodes placed directly on the brain allow movement in study participants more >>

Social Activity Keeps Elders Young, Agile

Health - June 22, 2009

Seniors who don't socialize regularly risk losing motor function, researchers say more >>

Finding Raises Hope for Treating ALS

Health - June 15, 2009

Time between onset and symptoms could be targeted for therapy, study suggests more >>

One in 50 Americans Lives With Paralysis

Health - April 21, 2009

Survey shows spinal cord injuries much more common than thought more >>

Extra Pounds in Mid-Life Affect Later Mobility

Health - April 9, 2009

Seniors who lose weight still at risk from previous obesity more >>

Team Regrows Neurons Controlling Movement in Rats

Health - April 6, 2009

Goal is to one day develop a therapy to help with spinal cord injuries more >>

Drug Improves Mobility in Some MS Patients

Health - February 27, 2009

Fampridine may boost walking ability, but some risks tied to dose strength, study says more >>

Any Old Cane

Health - February 22, 2009

Expert offers tips for choosing one carefully after an injury more >>

Seniors Who Exercise Help Their Health

Health - January 29, 2009

In study, aerobics, resistance training lowered risk of insulin resistance, improved motor function more >>

FDA OKs 1st Embryonic Stem Cell Trial

Health - January 23, 2009

Might improve function in paralyzed patients, experts say more >>

Deep Brain Stimulation Helps Those With Advanced Parkinson's

Health - January 6, 2009

Study found both physical function and quality of life improved more >>

New Pathways Studied to Repair Nerves

Health - November 6, 2008

Two different approaches seek to interfere with mechanisms that inhibit cell regeneration more >>

New Technique Activates Brain Neurons to Move Paralyzed Limb

Health - October 15, 2008

Experiment with monkeys could lead to new treatments for severely injured patients more >>

Gradual Exercise Best After Joint Replacement

Health - October 3, 2008

Trying to get back in the game too soon can undo benefits of surgery, study says more >>

Cancer Drug Appears to Help With Aggressive MS

Health - June 12, 2008

Use of cyclophosphamide sees 87% improvement in physical, mental function, study says more >>

Acupuncture Eases Side Effects of Head, Neck Cancer Treatments

Health - June 1, 2008

Narcolepsy drug also helped with severe fatigue among patients on chemotherapy more >>