Spinal Cord Injuries

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Paralyzed man walks using 'digital bridge' between brain and spine

Temple, Penn scientists take step toward reversing spinal cord damage

Temple Spinal Inury

From New York to Florida: Cycling 1,300 miles for spinal cord injury awareness, support

Siobhan O'Sullivan Cycle for SCI

Jefferson, Drexel researchers test gel to restore independent breathing after spinal cord injuries

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Spinal Cord Injuries

Magee Rehab fundraiser draws patients from all walks of life

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Physical Therapy Exercises

Most people in physical therapy fail to complete their home exercises

measles exposure Philly airport

Possible measles exposure reported at Philadelphia International Airport

Cooper Mobile Unit

Cooper Health's new mobile unit brings primary care to people with autism and other developmental...

Dark Showering Sleep

Can dark showering help you sleep better? Here's what the science says

Family Meal Drugs

Quality time at family meals may lower teens' risk of using alcohol, marijuana

Be someone’s lifeline: Roll up your sleeve

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