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SCI Care: What Really Matters

International Spinal Cord Society (ISCoS)
Spinal Cord Injury
Iscos
Degenerative Cervical Myelopathy
Peer Support
Afferent Sensory Pathways
Spinal Cord Injury Medicine
Stem Cells
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Physiotherapy
Clinical Practice Guidelines
Local Hypothermia
Neuromodulation
Remidy Trial
Neurogenic Bladder
Sleep
United States
Medical University Of South Carolina
Multidisciplinary Care
Falls
Neural Stem Cells

A podcast series brought to you by the International Spinal Cord Society (ISCoS). With each episode, we will speak with experts from all over the world to discuss various aspects of spinal cord injury including etiology, prevention and care, providing valuable insights regarding the most up to date information for those providing care for the spinal cord injured. Collaboration is the key and at th... more

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Dr. Michael Fehlings is joined by Dr. Andreas Demetriades to discuss his recent publication in Spinal Cord “Lessons from 19th-century Edinburgh: a perspective on paraplegia management from 1876”. This episode covers central pillars ... more

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Could cooling the injured spinal cord offer a new approach to protecting neurological function after spinal cord injury (SCI)?

In this episode, we explore the potential of local hypothermia as a neuroprotective strategy for SCI, ex... more

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Dr. Alexander (Sasha) Rabchevsky joins Dr. Michael Fehlings to discuss autonomic and cardiovascular control after spinal cord injury, promising neuromodulation results, and the future of SCI research 

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• Cover the i... more

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Caroline Treanor chats with Dr. Michael Fehlings about degenerative cervical myelopathy (DCM) structured rehabilitation approaches as well as the highly anticipated upcoming ReMiDY trial. 

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• What is degenerati... more

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Andreas Demetriades
Consultant Neurosurgeon and Spine Surgeon at the Western General Hospital in Edinburgh
Western General Hospital, Edinburgh
Episode: Reflections on historical aspects of spinal cord injury care
Yi Liu
Associate Professor of Neurosurgery and Director of Neurosurgical Trauma
Harvard Medical School / Brigham and Women's Hospital
Episode: Cooling the Cord: Can Locally Delivered Hypothermia Change the Future of Spinal Cord Injury?
Emmanuel Mensa
First author of the reviewed article
Brigham and Women's Hospital
Episode: Cooling the Cord: Can Locally Delivered Hypothermia Change the Future of Spinal Cord Injury?
Joshua Shaliff
Chief resident with interest in spinal cord injury
Brigham and Women's Hospital
Episode: Cooling the Cord: Can Locally Delivered Hypothermia Change the Future of Spinal Cord Injury?
Sasha Rabchevsky
Professor of Physiology at the University of Kentucky; inaugural faculty member of the spinal cord and brain injury research institute; person with lived experience of spinal cord injury
University of Kentucky
Episode: A discussion with Dr. Sasha Rabchevsky on current advances in spinal cord injury research
Caroline Treanor
Researcher in Physiotherapy, Beaumont Hospital Dublin; School of Physiotherapy, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland
Beaumont Hospital Dublin; Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland
Episode: Evaluating the role of structured rehabilitation in mild degenerative cervical myelopathy- the ReMiDY trial
Chester Ho
Associate Editor in Spinal Cord, University of Alberta
University of Alberta
Episode: Perspectives of a New Associate Editor of Spinal Cord - Professor Chester Ho on “Time is Spine” and other hot topics in Spinal Cord Injury
Mohit Arora
PhD, physiotherapist, Deputy Head and Senior Research Fellow at the John Walsh Center for Rehabilitation Research
University of Sydney
Episode: Evidence-based recommendations for health professionals to improve care of people with spinal cord injury and cognitive impairment: An update to the psychosocial clinical practice guide
Gill Hilton
Occupational therapist with long-standing involvement in spinal cord injury peer support
Unspecified (historical context in Australia)
Episode: SCI Peer Support: The what, the how, and the why?

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Michael Fehlings
Host of the podcast discussions and editor-in-chief roles in related journals; long-time leader in spinal cord injury research and clinical care.

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Cooling the Cord: Can Locally Delivered Hypothermia Change the Future of Spinal Cord Injury?
Q: What would a ideal multi-center trial look like to test local hypothermia?
A well-defined population with standardized acute-stage treatment, uniform delivery protocols for the cooling therapy, consistent outcome measures (e.g., ASIA scores), and collaboration across centers to enroll enough patients for clear signal and robust conclusions.
Cooling the Cord: Can Locally Delivered Hypothermia Change the Future of Spinal Cord Injury?
Q: How might local hypothermia be integrated with other regenerative therapies?
As a potential adjunct, local hypothermia could be combined with neuroprotective strategies and regenerative modalities, leveraging the preserved viable tissue to enhance outcomes when used alongside therapies that target inflammation, excitotoxicity, and plasticity.
Cooling the Cord: Can Locally Delivered Hypothermia Change the Future of Spinal Cord Injury?
Q: Why is it important to revisit local hypothermia as a strategy for spinal cord injury now?
There is biological and mechanical rationale that local hypothermia could directly target secondary injury cascades at the moment of decompression, and recent engineering advances may enable safe, effective delivery, making it timely to reassess this approach.
World SCI Day 2025 Podcast
Q: What practical measures can listeners take to reduce fall risk at home or work?
Improve lighting and clear walkways, install grab bars and non-slip mats, ensure proper footwear, deprescribe unnecessary medications, and implement fall-prevention practices at home and in the workplace.
World SCI Day 2025 Podcast
Q: Why are falls such a critical issue for SCI, even in high‑income settings?
Falls contribute significantly to SCI and related injuries, with aging populations at particular risk; epidemiology shows falls as a leading cause even in wealthier regions and among those over 65, making prevention essential.

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This series centers on spinal cord injury care, research, and implementation with a global lineup of clinician-researchers, educators, and advocates. Episodes frequently explore translational advances (such as neuromodulation, electrical stimulation, and stem cell prospects), standardized data and outcome measures, and the delivery of care through health systems, guidelines, and innovative programs like peer support and rehabilitation pathways. A notable strength is the emphasis on practical, systems-level action—early decompression, ERAS-style pathways, climate-adapted care, and living guidelines—while weaving in patient perspectives and lived experience to ground discussions. The show's breadth across clinical trials, guideline developmen... more

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4. Joshua Shaliff
5. Sasha Rabchevsky
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