16.10.2024 - MiP

We were represented at yesterday's event at the SPZ in Nottwil with an information stand. The event took place for the second time since 2023. The topics were grouped into subject areas, which were presented in the following talks:

Can we heal?

• New cell and stem cell studies in paraplegia (PD Dr. Carl Zipser)
• Control of leg movements by the spinal cord (Prof. Dr. Karen Minassian)

Breathing, blood pressure, first reality

• Treatment of blood pressure instability with epidural electrical stimulation (Dr. Léonie Asboth / Nadine Intering) 
• Pneumonia: who is at risk and how could the risk be reduced? (Dr. Gabi Müller / Dr. Anja Raab)

What can I improve?

• What potential for improvement is there for chronic spinal cord injury? (Dr. Edeny Baaklini / Sebastian Tobler)
• Brain-spine interface for regaining arm and hand movements (Dr. Léonie Asboth / Nadine Intering)

At home

• Sexual dysfunction in paraplegia and therapy options (Dr. Dr. Veronika Birkhäuser)
• Work integration after spinal cord injury (Dr. Urban Schwegler)

A review of the event including videos of the individual presentations can be accessed via the following link.  (German only)