Dispensary Corner 10 Apr 14
April 10, 2014
Nothing short of amazing.
US researchers have said that
four paralysed men have been
able to move their legs again
following electrical stimulation of
the spinal cord.
Researchers at the University
of Louisville and the University of
California electrically stimulated
the spinal cord of Rob Summers
three years ago, applying the
stimulus below his paralysis injury,
the BBC reported.
At that time, they reported that
he was able to move his legs while
supported on a treadmill and
they have repeated the treatment
on three others, who were able
to control their legs at a precise
pace, with two able to control
the force of the movement, the
publication reported.
Researchers believe that some
signals still cross the injury but
aren’t strong enough to get
through - stimulation makes the
lower spinal cord more receptive
to receiving these messages, the
BBC said.
To watch a video of the frankly
fairly miraculous treatment, CLICK
HERE.
BUT I wanted to quit smoking.
A barmaid’s dress was set on
fire in a Yorkshire pub after an
e-cigarette exploded.
Laura Baty’s arms were singed
when the e-cigarette, while
charging behind the bar, burst
into flames, the Telegraph
reported.
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