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World first: 3 paralysed people walk again thanks to implants that respond to thoughts

Electronic device 'reconnects' neurons in patients’ legs with their brain and they just have to think about walking - or standing.

25 Sep 2018 4:33 PM

'Superhuman' spinal cord tumour survivor conquers Boston Marathon

Back in 2015, the then 35-year-old found herself feeling uneasy after returning from her usual Saturday run.

17 Apr 2018 4:34 PM

How geckos regrow their tails may help treat spinal injuries

Humans, on the other hand, respond to a spinal cord injury by making scar tissue rather than new tissue.

06 Nov 2017 3:24 PM

Paralysed man gets back on feet after electric stimulation to spine

Paraplegic man had lost the use of his legs following completely severing his spine in the crash.

30 Oct 2017 11:23 AM

Surgeries performed in late hours have more complications, suggests Study

The study showed that the odds of a complication were increased by more than 50 percent for procedures between 9 pm and 7 am.

16 Oct 2017 3:07 PM

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