Traumatic spinal cord injury (SCI) above the major spinal sympathetic outflow (T6 level)
disinhibits sympathetic neurons from supraspinal control, causing systems-wide …

Cardiometabolic risk factors are sorely underreported after spinal cord injury (SCI), despite
the high prevalence of metabolic disorders and cardiovascular mortality in this population …

Background Individuals suffering from spinal cord injury (SCI) are at higher risk for
respiratory-related viral infections such as influenza. In a previous study (Zha et al., J …

In previous studies we have shown that approximately 1/3 of male Sprague Dawley rats
develop symptoms of depression following a spinal cord injury (SCI). Using established …

Background Neurogenic bladder associated with spinal cord injury (SCI) often results in
serious disruption of lower urinary tract function. Compared to conventional therapies, sacral …

Cardiovascular dysfunction usually occurs after high thoracic and cervical spinal cord injury
(SCI). The disruption of supraspinal vasomotor pathways (SVPs) results in the loss of …

Autonomic dysfunction is a prominent concern following spinal cord injury (SCI). In
particular, autonomic dysreflexia (AD; paroxysmal hypertension and concurrent bradycardia …

Neuro-immune interactions are essential for our body's defense and homeostasis.
Anatomical and physiological analyses have shown that the nervous system comprises …

Spinal cord injury (SCI) has multiple consequences, ranging from molecular imbalances to
glial scar formation to functional impairments. It is logical to think that a combination of single …

Damage to the central nervous system, as in the case of spinal cord injury (SCI), results in
disrupted supraspinal sympathetic influence and subsequent cardiovascular control …