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31/08/2026

28/04/2026

Polylaminin (also known as polilaminina or polyLM) is an experimental biopharmaceutical developed in Brazil for treating acute spinal cord injuries (SCI). It aims to promote nerve fiber (axon) regeneration and restore some motor function in cases of paralysis, where traditional treatments have limited success.
Lead researcher: Dr. Tatiana Coelho de Sampaio (or Tatiana Sampaio), a biologist and professor at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ). She heads the Extracellular Matrix Biology Laboratory and has worked on this for over 25 years (research began around the late 1990s).
In rats with compression or complete transection injuries, polylaminin improved motor function (e.g., better BBB locomotion scores), promoted axon regrowth across the lesion, and showed anti-inflammatory effects. Non-polymerized laminin or controls did not perform as well.
Phase 1 clinical trial: Authorized by Brazil’s regulator Anvisa on January 5, 2026. This small safety study involves about 5 patients (ages 18–72) with acute, complete thoracic SCI (T2–T10 level), treated within 72 hours. It focuses on safety/adverse effects, not efficacy. The trial is sponsored by Cristália.
If Phase 1 succeeds, Phase 2/3 trials would assess efficacy in larger groups. Chronic injuries are not currently eligible for the main protocol.

05/02/2026

Sciatica is nerve pain from an injury or irritation to your sciatic nerve. In addition to pain, it can involve tingling or numbness in your back or butt that may also radiate down your leg. More severe symptoms are also possible.
Your sciatic nerve is the longest and thickest nerve in your body. It’s up to 2 centimeters wide. Despite its name, it’s not just one nerve. It’s actually a bundle of nerves that come from five nerve roots branching off from your spinal cord. PHYSIOTHERAPY is a primary, non-surgical treatment for sciatica, focusing on reducing pain, inflammation, and nerve compression through targeted exercises, manual therapy, and education. Tailored plans improve strength, flexibility, and mobility, helping to alleviate symptoms and prevent recurrence. For more information contact us on 57617042 or at [email protected]

29/01/2026

19/01/2026

Spinal Injuries Rehabilitation center provide free services for assessing patients' condition and provide free councelling on available treatment and medical equipment.
For more information can contact us on 57617042 or [email protected].

09/01/2026

Standing using the tilt table allows a patient to be passively tilted to varying angles to the horizontal and is hypothesized to increase ventilation, increase arousal, improve weight bearing of the lower limbs, and facilitate antigravity exercise of the limbs.This technique is used as a precursor to standing when a patient has lower-limb weakness; it facilitates strengthening exercises of the upper and lower limbs.This service is available at Spinal Injuries Rehabilitation Center.