Neuroscientists restore significant bladder control to 5 men with spinal cord injuries
Wednesday, August 22, 2018 - 11:30
in Health & Medicine
Magnetic stimulation of the lower spinal cord through the skin enabled five men with spinal-cord injuries to recover significant urination control for up to two weeks. The new approach could enhance patients' quality of life by increasing independence and reducing reliance on a catheter to empty the bladder.