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Title: Answer to paralysis?!
Post by: Delia and girls on February 24, 2012, 08:04:36 AM
In addition to the obvious benefits to humans, think of the possibilities for doxies!!!!!

http://www.statesman.com/news/local/ut-scientist-has-found-way-to-get-paralyzed-2189031.html
Title: Re: Answer to paralysis?!
Post by: vferraro99 on February 24, 2012, 08:09:04 AM
Wouldn't that be wonderful?  Unfortunately, it will stop with this article, I fear.  I've seem many of these over the years, that did not pan out at all... so sad  :sad11:
Title: Re: Answer to paralysis?!
Post by: Delia and girls on February 24, 2012, 08:13:47 AM
Quote from: vferraro99 on February 24, 2012, 08:09:04 AM
Wouldn't that be wonderful?  Unfortunately, it will stop with this article, I fear.  I've seem many of these over the years, that did not pan out at all... so sad  :sad11:

Yes, that's true. I'm trying not to get my hopes up but I so want to believe this will be different.
Title: Re: Answer to paralysis?!
Post by: Barb on February 24, 2012, 08:41:24 AM
WOW - sounds encouraging...hopefully they will forge ahead !!!!  Thanks for sharing !
Title: Re: Answer to paralysis?!
Post by: hannah on February 28, 2012, 11:55:06 PM
That will be a amazing milestone if this pass through and being proved.
Title: Re: Answer to paralysis?!
Post by: Teresa on March 02, 2012, 05:28:41 PM
I read last week that the vets at one of the Texas Universities are planning to test it on dogs (dachshunds and other long bodied dogs) before the human trials. I had planned to post a link to the article I read on here, but got busy that day. I will see if I can find it somewhere.
Title: Re: Answer to paralysis?!
Post by: Teresa on March 02, 2012, 05:32:02 PM
Here is one article about using the drug on canines to see if it will work for them. Sounds promising!
http://palegaladvice.com/news/2012/02/09/new-drug-may-prevent-paralysis-from-spinal-cord-injuries/