Patient Story
‘Nothing will stop me’
Little Zinnia DeMaria has defied the odds since Day 1. Now the 7-year-old is in 'turbo mode' after 22 surgeries and months in the hospital.
Little Zinnia DeMaria has defied the odds since Day 1. Now the 7-year-old is in 'turbo mode' after 22 surgeries and months in the hospital.
The limited mobility of stroke survivors puts them at increased risk of osteoporosis, broken bones and falls—but most are never screened for these problems.
Excessive sitting after 50 is tied to disability.
Standing exercises better than sitting ones for preserving walking skills.
Scans revealed less brain shrinkage in exercise group.
Study: A single shot of the patient's own stem cells improved pain and mobility.
More than half of patients showed improvement in pain symptoms, ability to walk.