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Welcome to The SCI Community Center. Support, information and resources for people affected by a spinal cord injury. Including support forums, a links and resource section,articles and information helping to explain the basic anatomy, physiology, and possible complications resulting from a spinal cord injury. I hope you enjoy your visit, and please contact us with any questions or comments.
A few places to start
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Spinal Cord 101- A good place to start to learn the basics. This section also includes the basic anatomy, and possible complications from a spinal cord injury
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Rehabilitation section- A must see for the newly injured. Choosing the right Rehabilitation center is very important. I have put together some information to help get you started, including a national list of rehabilitation centers specializing in the care and needs of spinal cord injuries
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Discussion boards- Not finding what you're looking for? Need something explained in more detail? You can find many answers and help here.
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Living With SCI- Life after a spinal cord injury can be as enjoyable and prodctive as any non-disabled person. A persons potential is only limited by their determination. But there are physical and sometimes psychological issues that come with a spinal cord injury that cannot be ignored, your health and quality of life depend on it.
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Spinal Cord Injury In The News
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Written by Billy
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Sunday, 14 December 2008 00:31 |
ScienceDaily (Feb. 17, 2008) — For more than a decade, Peter Zandstra has been working at the University of Toronto to rev up the production of stem cells and their descendants. The raw materials are adult blood stem cells and embryonic stem cells. The end products are blood and heart cells -- lots of them. Enough mouse heart cells that they form beating tissue. (*Includes Video)
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Last Updated on Wednesday, 11 February 2009 11:06 |
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