An outbreak of a novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) that emerged in the Chinese city of
Wuhan has rapidly become a global public health pandemic. As of March 2020, the Centers …

Background Cervical spinal cord injury (SCI) severely comprises respiratory function due to
paralysis and impairment of the respiratory muscles. Various types of respiratory muscle …

Object The aim of this multicenter, prospective study was to determine the spectrum,
incidence, and severity of complications during the initial hospitalization of patients with …

DiMarco AF, Kowalski KE, Geertman RT, Hromyak DR. Lower thoracic spinal cord
stimulation to restore cough in patients with spinal cord injury: results of a National Institutes …

In light of the novel Coronavirus Disease (Covid-19) pandemic, we need to prepare to detect
and treat this virus in vulnerable populations, including persons with spinal cord injury (SCI) …

Cervical and upper thoracic spinal cord injury causes impairments in respiratory muscle
performance, leading to variable degrees of pulmonary dysfunction and rendering deep …

Background: Spinal cord injury (SCI) is a high-cost disabling condition, which brings a huge
number of changes in individual's life. The emphasis of rehabilitation has moved from …

BACKGROUND: Acute traumatic spinal cord injuries (SCIs) often result in impairments in
respiration that may lead to a sequelae of pulmonary dysfunction, increased risk of infection …

Study design: Systematic review Objectives: To determine the effect of respiratory muscle
training (RMT) on pulmonary function in tetraplegia. Methods: A comprehensive search of …

Individuals with chronic traumatic spinal cord injury (SCI) develop progressive multi-system
health problems that result in clinical illness and disability. Systemic inflammation is …