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Sleeping with spinal cord injury

Sleep Medicine, 2014
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PIZZA, FABIO, PLAZZI, GIUSEPPE
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Spinal Cord Injury

Continuum, 2011
A spinal cord injury is a devastating, life-changing neurologic event that challenges patients, families, and caregivers. A myriad of neurologic and medical sequelae occur subsequent to the original insult. This article discusses epidemiology, primary and secondary injuries, acute therapy, and neuroprotective agents as well as the exciting areas of ...
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Spinal cord injury in the rat

Progress in Neurobiology, 1998
Only limited therapeutic measures are currently available for the treatment of spinal cord injury. This review describes the pathologic mechanisms of trauma-induced spinal cord injury in rats, which will contribute to new understanding of the pathologic process leading to spinal cord injury and to further development of new therapeutic strategies ...
Y, Taoka, K, Okajima
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Thrombosis in spinal cord injury

Thrombosis Research, 1992
Some traditional coagulation assays and several new molecular markers of hemostatic activation were measured in 37 patients with spinal cord injury (SCI). Twenty one of the patients (57%) developed deep vein thrombosis (DVT). The radiofibrinogen uptake test (RFUT) was used to diagnose DVT.
Y, Fujii   +5 more
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Spinal Cord Decompression in Spinal Cord Injury

Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research, 1981
There is substantial doubt as to the value of "decompressive" surgery in the management of spinal cord injury. A few relative indications exist for such surgery, but they are only relative. There are a number of absolute contraindications to the procedure, and it should be undertaken only under the most unusual and highly selected circumstances.
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Aging with Spinal Cord Injury

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics of North America, 2010
As more individuals with spinal cord injuries survive into the later decades of life, they are faced with a variety of potential secondary conditions that limit their physical independence and affect community integration. This article describes, body system by body system, the various health issues that people with spinal cord injuries are likely to ...
Susan, Charlifue   +2 more
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Trends in spinal cord injury

Accident Analysis & Prevention, 2006
This study reports on trends in spinal cord injury based on the Australian Spinal Cord Injury Register (ASCIR), which provided full coverage in those aged 15 years and over. The underlying annual rate of change from 1986 to 1997 was calculated for age-specific, crude and age-standardised incidence rates.
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Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury

Continuum
This article provides a review of the initial clinical and radiologic evaluation and treatment of patients with traumatic spinal cord injuries. It specifically highlights essential knowledge for neurologists who encounter patients with these complex injuries.There has been improvement in the care of patients with traumatic spinal cord injuries ...
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Sexuality and Spinal Cord Injury

Journal of Neuroscience Nursing, 1988
Spinal cord injury may have a profound effect on the patient's sexuality. In order to maximize the patient's potential, concern and support from health care professionals is needed. This article reviews normal sexual function and changes occurring following spinal cord injury. The PLISSIT model is described and is used to describe nursing interventions
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Spinal Cord Injury—Update

The Journal of The American Paraplegia Society, 1983
In summary, many questions still need to be answered about spinal cord injury. Research into newer methods of care are still important for the future of these persons. We would all like to see a cure. We must not be satisfied, however, with the status quo of care until a cure is possible. Our goals of care, gadgetry, and research must be geared to meet
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