Spinal Cord Injury Information Network

Updated September, 2010
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This website offers educational materials and information on services of the UAB Spinal Cord Injury Model System (UAB-SCIMS) along with links to national organizations, government agencies, commercial products, and educational resources related to spinal cord injury. Contact us.
Featured Research

The Effects of Nicotine on Pain in Spinal Cord Injury Patients
Must be at least 19 years old, be at least 1 year post-injury and experience neuropathic pain. We seek participants who are both nicotine and non nicotine users. $50 Visa cards for each of two test days. Particularly interested in non-smokers who would be willing to participate in the nicotine study. For information contact Betsy Richardson at 205-934-3345 or ejrichar@uab.edu .
Featured Links

Smoking's Effects on Secondary Complications of Spinal Cord Injury
Watch a video and get links to information on the harmful effects of using tobacco and methods for quitting.
Spinal Cord Injury Nursing Advice
Craig Hospital announces nationwide SCI nursing advice toll-free phone line for persons with spinal cord injury (SCI), caregivers, and case managers, and claims adjusters.
SCI Facts&StatsNational Spinal Cord Injury Statistical Center
Information & Statistics about SCI
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The University of Alabama at Birmingham Spinal Cord Injury Model System (UAB-SCIMS) is one of 14 national SCI Model Systems working to maintain and improve a cost-effective, comprehensive service delivery system for people with SCI. The UAB-SCIMS is supported by grant #H133N060021 from the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR), Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, U.S. Dept of Education, Washington, DC.
 
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