Fresh insights into how zebrafish repair their nerve connections could hold clues to new therapies for people with spinal cord injuries. Researchers have pinpointed key molecules that prompt damaged nerve fibers in the fish to regenerate themselves.
Research may lead to a treatment to prevent long-term sensory problems by restoring normal brain function in survivors of cardiac arrest.
A noninvasive treatment for knee arthritis has been developed that uses cooled radio energy to target and interrupt pain signals. Known as “Coolief,” the procedure can provide several months of relief from chronic arthritis pain for patients for whom surgery is not an option.
9. Did you have any discussions about the issues with people who were unfamiliar with the Deaf community and sign language?
Helping points: who did you discuss with; what was the content of the discussions; were you aware of any strong agreements/disagreements; who were they (e.g. friend/family/partner?) and what did they say.
