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Several recent clinical trials indicate that cannabinoid therapy may reduce incidents of incontinence. Writing in the February 2003 issue of the journal Clinical Rehabilitation, investigators at Oxford’s Centre for Enablement in Britain reported that self-administered doses of whole-plant cannabinoid extracts improved bladder control compared to placebo in patients suffering from MS and spinal cord injury.[1]

Investigators at London’s Institute for Neurology followed up these initial findings in an open-label pilot study of cannabis-based extracts for bladder dysfunction in 15 patients with advanced multiple sclerosis. Following cannabinoid therapy, “urinary urgency, the number of and volume of incontinence episodes, frequency and nocturia all decreased significantly,” investigators determined. “Cannabis-based medicinal extracts are a safe and effective treatment for urinary and other problems in patients with advanced MS.”[2]

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Temporary handcontrols vs. Permanent handcontrols… or maybe you just want to use a squeegie on the end of a stick to drive.

Author: mushroomjesus
Keywords: hand controls paralyzed SCI spinal cord injury driving paraplegic quadraplegic independence rehab
Added: March 15, 2008

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Title: Jim Jones and the Bologna Factory

Special thanks to my friend (and sister) Mateja for her help with the CEO’s voice.

“He who joyfully marches to music in rank and file has already earned my contempt. He has been given a large brain by mistake, since for him the spinal cord would suffice.”
–Albert Einstein

The concept of “Jim Jones and the Bologna Factory” came to me a few months ago while I was doing some independant research on the infamous Jim Jones of the 1970’s. I’ve come to believe that, though our morales are independantly shaped by the ethical systems of the societies we live in, there are inherantly evil crimes we can commit against ourselves and others. At what point does one, regardless of nationality, religion, or any other factor, recognize that the deviance of others from this unspoken path of morality does not have to be the deviance of our own? In our age, perhaps those acting in deviance may in fact be the ones walking the path of morality!

On a lighter tone, I love food! Last years entry “+think twice” was about the American problem with obesity, and I must admit that the balogna theme carried over.

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A lumbar puncture, also called a spinal tap, is a test to evaluate the fluid (cerebrospinal fluid, or CSF) surrounding the brain and spinal cord.

Author: LouisTurcanu3
Keywords: health
Added: March 15, 2008

A lumbar puncture, also called a spinal tap, is a test to evaluate the fluid (cerebrospinal fluid, or CSF) surrounding the brain and spinal cord.

Author: LouisTurcanu3
Keywords: health
Added: March 15, 2008

In this clip, Jordanne pushes away light objects with her left arm. This is a footage of her physical therapy session (03/2008), following a stem cell therapy she received in Costa Rica in Jan. 2008 for her spinal cord injury. Please visit jordsadventrue.com for details of her story.

Author: studiomiyabi
Keywords: physical therapy quadriplegic stem cell
Added: March 14, 2008

Acupuncture involves the insertion of small gauge needles to various points on the body in order to cause physiological responses in the body. Acupuncture works by stimulating nerve endings near acupuncture points. These nerve fibers then conduct impulses to the brain and spinal cord, causing changes in the body that speed healing. Animal owners are showing a growing interest in this field in an effort to find the best care for their pets, especially when conventional medicine and surgery options may not have been successful. Learn more by watching this interesting video.

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North Texas: Spinal cord injury patient, M. Shelman, tells his story about the compassionate and innovative health care services he received at a Baylor Health Care System rehabilitation hospital.

Author: ChristieLeeH
Keywords: Shelman Baylor Health Care spinal cord injury rehabilitation patient pioneering medicine innovation compassionate
Added: March 13, 2008

Friday Night Lights star Kyle Chandler does a PSA for Gridiron Heroes

Author: GridironHeroes
Keywords: nonprofit grassroots outreach football spinal cord injuries gridiron heroes
Added: March 12, 2008

Friday Night Lights star Kyle Chandler does a PSA for Gridiron Heroes

Author: GridironHeroes
Keywords: nonprofit grassroots outreach gridiron heroes football spinal cord injuries
Added: March 12, 2008