Paris – A unique implant that stimulates the nerves in the spinal cord’s lumbar area, sending signals to the muscles in the legs, has helped a man walk again despite having severe Parkinson’s disease. The medical staff attending to him writes about the breakthrough in the journal Nature Medicine.
Hamilton – There are more than 1,000 brain diseases and disorders: Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, epilepsy, and brain cancer, to name a few. Together, they represent one of the most pressing health challenges in Canada and across the world. The Government of Canada recognizes the importance of supporting the neuroscience community and its role in improving Canadians’ brain health. Jean-Yves …
