Edema
February 28, 2023
Fluid is everywhere in the body. It is needed to keep cells hydrated for the best function. There is a balance maintained by the body to have a... Read More
Voices from the Community
Our blog offers stories from the community, updates from the Reeve Foundation, and breaking news on research.
The opinions expressed in these blogs are the author’s own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation.
Facial Paralysis and Horner Syndrome
February 27, 2023
Body paralysis and paraparesis are well-known outcomes of brain injury (including stroke) and spinal cord injury. However, one type of paralysis that... Read More
Electrical Neuromodulation
February 22, 2023
Neuromodulation or modifying nerve function can occur in a variety of ways, including chemical or electrical stimulation. Last week, chemical... Read More
Hip Dysplasia in Pediatric Paralysis
February 15, 2023
Hip dysplasia occurs when the ball and socket joint of the hip separate. This can be ever so slightly or a major issue, but, in either case, it... Read More
How Nerves are Injured
February 9, 2023
Nerve injury from a head injury, spinal cord injury, or neurological disease processes varies by the type of injury to nerves. The injury can occur... Read More
Drugs to Treat Neuropathic (Nerve) Pain
February 8, 2023
Many types of pain can occur in the body. Each type of pain is treated differently. Pain can range from uncomfortable to intolerable. It seems the... Read More
Chemical Neuromodulation
February 7, 2023
There is a lot of interest in neuromodulation for neurological diseases. Discovering the applications, progress, and risks vs. benefits is important... Read More
Protecting Your Joints
February 6, 2023
Joints are points in your skeleton where separate bones come together to allow movement. If you did not have joints, you would not be able to walk,... Read More
Infección por virus respiratorio sincitial (VRS)
February 3, 2023
En esta época del año los hospitales pediátricos se llenan de niños que tienen virus respiratorio sincitial o VRS. Es probable que haya escuchado... Read MoreThe opinions expressed in these blogs are the author's own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation.