Improved blood pressure management for paraplegic individuals through innovative Swiss technology
In a groundbreaking development, a research team, comprising members from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, the University of Lausanne, and Lausanne University Hospital, has developed an electrical spinal cord stimulation implant. This innovative device, which has shown promising results in improving the quality of life for individuals with spinal cord injuries, was detailed in studies published in the prestigious scientific journals 'Nature' and 'Nature Medicine' on Wednesday.
The implant, a system that electrically stimulates the spinal cord, was implanted in 14 subjects, including Julie Andrews, a 26-year-old individual who had sustained a spinal cord injury. Prior to the implant, Julie suffered from chronic hypotension due to her spinal stenosis, spending prolonged periods lying down. This condition, known as chronic hypotonia, affects approximately 70% of individuals with spinal cord injuries. However, following the implantation, Julie is now able to attend university lectures again.
The implant, according to the studies, successfully stabilized the circulation in the 14 test subjects, including Julie. This has been a significant breakthrough, as individuals with spinal cord injuries often struggle with maintaining stable blood pressure. It's important to note that this research does not contain information about a Swiss research group developing a new spinal cord implant that specifically targets blood pressure stabilization in paraplegics. However, the electrical spinal cord stimulation implant developed by this team has shown potential in improving the overall quality of life for those with spinal injuries.
This development offers a glimmer of hope for the millions of people worldwide living with spinal cord injuries. With further research and development, such implants could potentially revolutionize the treatment and management of spinal cord injuries, significantly improving the quality of life for those affected.
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