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Potassium Mix-Up During Nashville Joint Replacements Paralyzes Patient, Investigation Underway
health6 days ago

Potassium Mix-Up During Nashville Joint Replacements Paralyzes Patient, Investigation Underway

Four patients undergoing routine joint replacement at a Nashville hospital allegedly received potassium phosphate instead of an anesthetic, leaving at least one patient paralyzed and others with serious complications. The hospital acknowledged a medication error, self-reported to state regulators, and state investigators are examining the incident while safety protocols are being reviewed and reinforced.

via Fox News|
#health#joint-replacement#medication-error
Nashville knee surgery ends in paralysis after pharmacy mix-up
health8 days ago

Nashville knee surgery ends in paralysis after pharmacy mix-up

A routine knee replacement at Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown in Nashville left 72-year-old Glenda Dorton paralyzed from the mid‑back down after a pharmacy mix‑up delivered potassium instead of the spinal anesthetic. Four patients were affected, with three others reportedly treated with contaminated vials before surgeries were halted. Dorton required ventilation and spinal fluid drainage; doctors later identified T6 paralysis. The hospital self-reported the incident to state regulators and says it has implemented safeguards while an investigation continues, but it has not disclosed findings or the condition of the other patients.

via The Tennessean|
#health#hospital#medication-error
Paralyzed Man Regains Arm Movement and Touch After Double Neural Bypass
science1 month ago

Paralyzed Man Regains Arm Movement and Touch After Double Neural Bypass

Keith Thomas, paralyzed from the chest down after a 2020 pool accident, regained arm and hand control plus tactile sensation through a double neural bypass that links his brain to arm nerves and uses finger sensors. After 35 weeks of training, arm strength improved 86% on the right and 62% on the left, enabling actions like scratching his nose and gripping objects, and letting him feel things like his dog’s fur. The findings, detailed in Nature, highlight the potential of brain–computer interface technology to restore movement and touch for people with paralysis.

via Good News Network|
#brain-computer-interface#feinstein-institutes#medical-research
Neural bypass restores feeding and touch in paralyzed man
technology1 month ago

Neural bypass restores feeding and touch in paralyzed man

A paralyzed man who was injured in 2020 can now feed himself, drink from a cup, and feel his dog’s fur thanks to a double neural bypass that uses implanted electrodes to translate intention to move from the brain to arm muscles and sensors on the fingers to relay touch back to the brain. After 35 weeks of training, his right-arm strength rose 86% and his left 62%; gains persisted even when the device is off and have endured for more than two years, highlighting durable improvements and the promise of brain–computer interfaces for paralysis.

via Boing Boing|
#brain-computer-interface#neural-bypass#neuroprosthetics
Brain-Computer Interface Restores Movement and Touch in Paralyzed Man
technology1 month ago

Brain-Computer Interface Restores Movement and Touch in Paralyzed Man

A man paralyzed from the chest down due to a 2020 diving accident regained the ability to feed himself and drink from a cup thanks to a brain-implant “double neural bypass” that routes movement signals from the brain to his arms and uses sensory feedback to recreate touch. After 35 weeks of training, his right arm was 86% stronger and his left 62% stronger, and he could perform tasks like scratching his nose and wiping his face; importantly, he began to feel touch again in previously numb areas. The effects persisted for over two years, but researchers caution that results from a single patient are preliminary and broader trials are needed to assess applicability across different injuries.

via The Guardian|
#brain-computer-interface#cortical-mirroring#neural-bypass
Waking gym-like pains lead to rare sarcoidosis diagnosis and paralysis
health2 months ago

Waking gym-like pains lead to rare sarcoidosis diagnosis and paralysis

A 38-year-old woman woke with gym-style aches and rapidly lost movement in her legs and arm, later being diagnosed with extrapulmonary sarcoidosis that affects the limbs but not the lungs. After extensive testing and hospital care, she was treated with methotrexate before switching to adalimumab, moved back to the UK for ongoing care, and now relies on 24-hour support and a wheelchair during flare-ups. Her life has drastically shifted from travel and work to chronic pain and limited mobility, with ongoing treatment and limited medical literature on her condition.

via New York Post|
#extrapulmonary#health#mobility
China approves first commercial brain implant to restore hand movement in paralysis patients
technology5 months ago

China approves first commercial brain implant to restore hand movement in paralysis patients

China has granted the first commercial authorization for a brain-computer interface device developed by Neuracle Medical Technology to help paralysis patients regain hand movement. The system detects intended movements from brain signals and drives a robotic glove via software, enabling grasping objects; eligibility is limited to adults 18-60 with paralysis for over a year and stable for at least six months. This milestone highlights China’s push into BCI tech as a national strategic priority, while rival efforts like Neuralink are targeting high-volume production in 2026.

via Euronews.com|
#brain-computer-interface#brain-implant#commercialisation
Rexburg 4-Year-Old Faces Paralyzing Crash After Infant Recovery
local-news11 months ago

Rexburg 4-Year-Old Faces Paralyzing Crash After Infant Recovery

Four-year-old Carter Grover, who previously recovered from infant paralysis caused by transverse myelitis, is now paralyzed from the neck down after a severe car crash that injured his spinal cord. Despite grim medical prognoses, his family and community are rallying to support his recovery and care, highlighting his resilience and the family's strength.

via KSL.com|
#car-crash#carter-grover#community-support
Neuralink's First Patient Reflects on 18 Months with Brain Chip Implant
technology11 months ago

Neuralink's First Patient Reflects on 18 Months with Brain Chip Implant

Eighteen months after receiving Neuralink's brain chip, paralyzed man Noland Arbaugh has regained significant independence, using the device to interact with digital environments and pursue new educational and speaking opportunities, highlighting the potential of brain-computer interfaces to transform lives and raise profound ethical questions.

via valleyvanguardonline.com|
#brain-computer-interface#human-augmentation#neuralink
Neuralink's Human Trials Mark a New Era in Brain-Machine Integration
technology1 year ago

Neuralink's Human Trials Mark a New Era in Brain-Machine Integration

Noland Arbaugh, the first participant in Neuralink's experimental brain chip study, has experienced a transformative change in his life, gaining the ability to control devices with his mind, which has significantly improved his autonomy and quality of life. Neuralink's high-electrode, wireless brain-computer interface is advancing clinical trials aimed at helping those with paralysis or ALS, with Arbaugh now actively studying, working, and engaging in new pursuits thanks to the device.

via Fortune|
#brain-computer-interface#elon-musk#medical-technology