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UofL researchers help paralyzed children take steps using external electrical stimulation

October 27, 2025

Children with complete paralysis due to spinal cord injuries gained the ability to take steps thanks to an innovative, external electrical stimulation technique at the University of Louisville.

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UofL and UofL Health receive $11.5 million to develop new cancer immunotherapies

October 22, 2025

Cancer remains one of the greatest health concerns in the U.S., but University of Louisville cancer researchers and UofL Health – Brown Cancer Center oncologists are improving outcomes for patients in Kentucky and beyond.

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UofL, UofL Health investigate new pathways for treating ischemic strokes

October 15, 2025

Every moment is critical when treating a stroke. Ischemic strokes, which account for 87% of all strokes annually, occur when a blood clot or other blockage disrupts blood flow to the brain.