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This website is for medical and paramedical professionals working in the field of spinal cord injuries. It contains learning modules for the whole team as well as for doctors, nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, assistive technologists, social workers, psychologists and peer counsellors. The modules are intended for medical and paramedical students and junior clinicians. Others who have yet not assimilated sufficient knowledge on comprehensive management.

Management of the genitourinary system and bladder

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  5. McLean, RJC, Stickler DJ ,Nickel JC .Biofilm mediated calculus formation in the urinary tract. Cells and Materials 1996 6: 165-174
  6. McLean, RJC, Stickler DJ ,Nickel JC .Biofilm mediated calculus formation in the urinary tract.             Cells and Materials 1996 6: 165-174.
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  11. Wyndaele JJ, Bruschini H, Madersbacher H, Moore K, Pontari M, Wein A. Neurological patients need evidence-based urological care. Neurourology and urodynamics 2010; 29: 662-669.
  12. Wyndaele JJ, Thi HV, Pham BC, Kovindha A, Huong VT, Weerts E. The use of one-channel water cystometry in patients with a spinal cord lesion: practicalities, clinical value and limitations for the diagnosis of neurogenic bladder dysfunction. Spinal cord 2009; 47: 526-530.