Resources
Cutting-Edge Resources
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(There is tremendous evidence of new scientific findings and new applied treatment options that are now guiding the: Spinal Cord "Recovery-Path". We will continually build, highlight and share resources, programs and services).
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Spinal Cord Injury Guidelines 2021
Developers: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences: department of physical medicine and rehabilitation
Information: Document educates patients on recovery of spinal cord injuries and process time of healing.
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Therapeutic Approaches for Peripheral and Central Neuropathic Pain
Developers: Department of Neurology, Interdisciplinary Excellence Centre, University of Szeged, Delia Szok
Information: This study analyzes different therapies that could be used in meta analyzes and clinical trials. Such examples are
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Pharmacological
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Nonpharmacological
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Interventional
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Physical Therapies
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Psychological
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Neuropathic Pain (NeuPSIG) Publications and Guidelines
Developers: International Association for the Study of Pain
Information: Resource list of publications and guidelines on Neuropathic Pain
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Neuropathic Pain: Special Interest Groups
Developers: The vice chair of the committee is from the USA (Simon Haroutounian) the committee members are from all over the world.
Information: Goes over SIG collaborations of basic and clinical research. There are meetings, discussion forums and resources.
Healthline: “What You Should Know About Neuropathic Pain”
Developers: Written by Kimberly Holland and medically reviewed by Heidi Moawad.
Information: Gives a general idea of types of treatment methods. Includes pain medication, antidepressants and anticonvulsants
Pharmacotherapeutic Options for Managing Neuropathic Pain: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Developers: Giulia Di Stefano, Andrea Di Lionardo, Giuseppe Di Pietro, Giorgio Cruccu, and Andrea Truini, Academic Editor: Marina De Tommaso
Information: This study used methods such as opioids, cannabinoids and sodium channel blockers. Through the research they suggest that more meta-analysis needs to be done and that the need for “novel drug options: is a must. Targeting pain that includes the sodium channel and monoclonal antibodies is important as well.
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Management of Neuropathic Pain Associated with Spinal Cord Injury
Developers: Ellen M Hagen and Tiina Rekand A
Information: Uses examples of Antidepressants, Antiepileptics, and Anti- Analgesics
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Guideline from German Society of Neurology “diagnosis and non-interventional therapy of neuropathic pain”
Developers: Neurological research and Practice: Tanja Schlereth
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Cannabis Act of 2017
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Goes through Polyneuropathy and the different treatments and causes.
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Also goes through methods by methods and dosages for different type of treatments.
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A Comprehensive Algorithm for Management of Neuropathic Pain
Developers: PAIN Medicine, Published in 2019, Daniel Bates, B Carsten Schultheis and Michael C Hanes
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Goes through multidisciplinary stepwise approach to decrease pain and improve the quality of life for patients
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They tested on mental health scales as well as pain scales
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Calls it line treatments and there are 5 lines
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1. Team care
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2. Combination therapy
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3. Reuptake Inhibitors
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4. Neurostimulation
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5.Low dose Opioids
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Laso has a table labeled table 1 with different drugs
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Solutions for improving SCI patient care
Developers: Ontario Neurotrauma Foundation
Information: Has different booklets on different programs they offer. They offer resources for different types of spinal cord injury and do research on best practices for patient care.
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Exercise and Neuropathic Pain: A General Overview of Preclinical and Clinical Research
Developers: Sports Medicine-open, Brianna N. Leitzelar and Kelli F. Koltyn
Information: Focuses on exercise over drugs
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Aerobic exercise combined with resistance exercise training
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Also focuses on normalizing microglia research to reduce pain
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Exercising 3-5 days for 30-60 mins
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16-week programs
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7 Ways to Relieve Back Pain Naturally
Developers: Spine Health Blog: Vijay Vad, MD 1/10/2020
Information: This website discusses ways to relieve back pain naturally without any medication. The have types and anti-inflammatory drinks and victims and minerals that could help.
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New treatment allows some people with spinal cord injury to regain hand and arm function
Developers: University of Washington 1/12/2021, Sarah Mcquate: UW News
Information: Includes video, Focus on movement in hands and arm, Links a study on implanting an electric current to a damaged spinal cord could help. There program 5 months long
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Alternative Remedies for Spinal Cord Injury Pain
Developers: Author: Spinalcord.com Team; Publish Date: December 08, 2020
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Herbal supplements and vitamins
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Omega 3 fatty acids
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Acupuncture and yoga
This is a short article of tips about the four different methods. The spinal cord team has more research on its page but some of it is locked.
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10 Natural Remedies for Spinal Cord Injury That Are Worth Trying
Developers: Flint Rehab: Tools to spark recovery; Updated on 12/02/2020
Information: Natural remedies would be a different approach to spinal cord injuries. Such treatments as hyperbaric oxygen therapy are mentioned in the article. Also, techniques like hypnotherapy.
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$7 million awarded for first-of-its-kind spinal cord injury research
Developers: Jackie Kruszewski, C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research
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Department of Defense awarded 7 million in grants to VCU scientists.
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Using Virtual reality
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Positive brain reorganization
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Having virtual reality pain treatment from the comfort of your own home.
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Clinical Trials of Stem Cell Treatment for Spinal Cord Injury
Developers: U.S National Library of Medicine; Kazuyoshi Yamazaki, Masahito Kawabori, Toshitaka Seki, and Kiyohiro Houkin
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Lists of clinical trials around the world
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Breaks down types of cells that can be used in stem cell healing
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Animal experiments performed with these cells
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Needs for funding
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“Long-Term Spinal Cord Stimulation After Chronic Complete Spinal Cord Injury Enables Volitional Movement in the Absence of Stimulation”
Developers: University of Minnesota, VA health care, University of British Columbia, University of Calgary, Hennepin county medical center. Isabela Peña Pino & Caleb Hoover et al.
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Focuses on Volitional movements that will be stimulated and then recorded through brain assessments
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Had implants of epidural stimulation
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Used stationary bikes as well in trials
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Wanted to see if complete SCI could not be true and could be medically recovered.
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Results showed no significant difference but 4 participants did have volitional movements without stimulation.
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