Spinal cord epidural stimulation for autonomic nervous system control: A focus on improving bladder, bowel, and cardiovascular function

Nov 9, 2024 by in NEUROLOGY Comments Off on Spinal cord epidural stimulation for autonomic nervous system control: A focus on improving bladder, bowel, and cardiovascular function

List of abbreviations AD autonomic dysreflexia AIS American Spinal Injury Association Impairment Scale FDA Food and Drug Administration IDE Investigational Device Exemption L lumbar (referring to spinal cord level) scES…

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S100b in spinal cord injury

Nov 9, 2024 by in NEUROLOGY Comments Off on S100b in spinal cord injury

List of abbreviations CSF cerebrospinal fluid SCI spinal cord injury MRI magnetic resonance imaging CNS central nervous system MS multiple sclerosis Introduction Spinal cord injury (SCI) results in severe social–economic…

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Quality of life tools for spinal cord–injured people

Nov 9, 2024 by in NEUROLOGY Comments Off on Quality of life tools for spinal cord–injured people

Abbreviations ADL activities of daily living ASIA American Spinal Injury Association BPI brief pain inventory CHART Craig Handicap Assessment and Reporting Technique FSFI female sexual function index HRQOL health-related quality…

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Sleep problems in spinal cord injury

Nov 9, 2024 by in NEUROLOGY Comments Off on Sleep problems in spinal cord injury

List of abbreviations AASM American association of sleep medicine AHI apnea hypopnea index AQOL assessment of quality of life BMI body mass index COSAQ randomized controlled trial of CPAP for…

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Infections and spinal cord injury: Covid-19 and beyond

Nov 9, 2024 by in NEUROLOGY Comments Off on Infections and spinal cord injury: Covid-19 and beyond

List of abbreviations ARDS acute respiratory distress syndrome bDMARDs biological disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs CT computerized tomography Covid-19 coronavirus disease 2019 GCs glucocorticoids HPA hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal IUC indwelling urethral catheter ICU intensive…

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Fall circumstances, consequences, assessments, and interventions to manage fall risk among individuals living with spinal cord injury

Nov 9, 2024 by in NEUROLOGY Comments Off on Fall circumstances, consequences, assessments, and interventions to manage fall risk among individuals living with spinal cord injury

List of abbreviations 10-MWT 10-Meter walking test 6-MWT 6-Minute Walking Test ADL activities of daily living BBS Berg balance scale CHIEF Craig Hospital Inventory of Environmental Factors FIST function in…

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