North American Spinal Cord Injury Consortium

NASCIC has the mission to bring about unified achievements in research, care & policy by supporting efforts across the spinal cord injury community.

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The Freedom Bed automates overnight repositioning for people living with SCI at home. Meet its designer, @ProBedMedical, a new #NASCIC sponsored partner.

Read the introduction → https://t.co/9nD9RTTSDX

#FreedomBed #SpinalCordInjury #SCI

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Our Principal Member, the @AmericanBrainCo , is hosting a 3-part webinar series on Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) this June 🧠
Register Here: https://t.co/G4L6R3z35J
#BrainHealth #MCI #Neuroscience

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Drexel University is recruiting adults living with #SCI for an online study comparing live virtual exercise classes vs a self-guided video. Participants complete an 8-week program, surveys, focus groups & wear an activity watch. Learn more, contact: [email protected]

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Living with SCI/D or a care partner? Share your thoughts on AI tools like ChatGPT — no prior AI experience needed!

Participants can enter to win a $50 e-gift card.

Survey: https://t.co/17yCFuTo8J

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AXION is recruiting 2 paid participants living with SCI to collaborate on development of a non-invasive BCI headband in the SF Bay Area. $70/hr, flexible schedule, transport covered. No tech background required. Email: [email protected] @axionlabsinc #BCI #SCI #AssistiveTech

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SCI RAC has a new home. Free, twelve modules, open to anyone who wants to partner in spinal cord injury research advocacy.

Article: https://t.co/CzpxdXvmTU

Course: https://t.co/vB0dMMouUY

How-to: https://t.co/bbDMESktIw

#NASCIC #SCI #SCIRAC #SpinalCordInjury

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Living with SCI-related nerve pain? Augusta University is recruiting adults for a clinical trial testing a new treatment for neuropathic pain that hasn’t improved with at least 2 medications. The study lasts ~2 months with in-person visits in Augusta, GA.

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After spinal cord injury, skin care and wound management become daily priorities. #NASCIC's new article covers building a daily skin care routine, prevention, treatment, and emergency recognition.

Full article --> https://t.co/96WiqZjSoX

#SpinalCordInjury #SCISkinCare

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A fully overhauled introduction to Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) is now live as part of https://t.co/YnseelSQcK's #SCI Knowledgebase. "What Is Spinal Cord Injury (SCI)?" is science-backed, in plain language, and cited to peer-reviewed research.

Read it here -> https://t.co/OyIA8aGlQI

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New NASCIC podcast with @rticonnect . Integrated FES for SCI recovery, with Laurie Magerfleisch, Colleen Connaughton, and Air Force veteran Dr. Ian James Brown. Hosted by John McAleavey of @TheQuadCast.

Watch → https://t.co/8mKgxgyPzb

#SCI #FES

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Learn more: https://t.co/gfJSfp5ilN

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Sharing an opportunity for teens (15–18) living with spinal cord injury or disease: the BACKBONES Youth Program is now accepting applications for its virtual summer program. Includes peer connection, guest speakers, and a $500 participation stipend.

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Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh are inviting individuals living with spinal cord injury/disease (SCI/D) and their care partners to participate in a short survey on AI assistants (like ChatGPT).
Take the survey: https://t.co/1YqcoqaaNT
Questions? Contact [email protected]

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NASCIC & OWNARD Medical host free educational webinar on Apr 29 at 3PM EST. Francesca de Santi of @onwdempowered and PT Maryleen Jones on ARCEX non-invasive spinal cord stimulation for hand function after SCI.

Register For Free → https://t.co/ISd7mtt0qB

#SCI #NASCIC #ARCEX

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Between 60 and 74% of people with traumatic #SCI have documented or suspected #TBI. That changes which bladder medications are appropriate. Our latest educational article dives into the research.

Full article: https://t.co/u1tnIb356I

#SpinalCordInjury #NASCIC #NeurogenicBladder

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Today we honor the legacy of V. Reggie Edgerton, a pioneer in neuromodulation and a driving force behind spinal stimulation research. If you’re unfamiliar with his impact, we encourage you to listen to his story on CureCast (Episode 101). https://t.co/taBSKqy7yH

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"The body is built to move."

Matt Rose of H-WAVE talks pain management, circulation, and #electrotherapy for people living with #SCI with NASCIC guest host John McAleavey.

Listen now: https://t.co/yRb272KfjU

#SpinalCordInjury #HWave #NASCIC

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The Bare Bones Podcast webinar with Dr. Cathy Craven and Dr. Anita Kaiser is now available! This deep dive covers bone density, fracture prevention, and case-based scenarios for the SCI community.

Watch now: https://t.co/pfFloYg4Kz

#SCIBoneHealth #NASCIC #BareBonesPodcast

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Detrusor Sphincter Dyssynergia affects up to 100% of people with suprasacral #SCI. The bladder squeezes. The sphincter clamps shut. Pressure builds with nowhere to go.

Learn what #DSD does to kidney health, how it's diagnosed, and treatment options: https://t.co/C1OYSosCOX

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TODAY at 3:00 PM ET.

Dr. Cathy Craven, one of the leading #SCI bone health researchers in the world, and #NASCIC Vice President Dr. Anita Kaiser will cover bone density screening, fracture prevention, and more!

Free to attend.

Register here: https://t.co/pfFloYg4Kz