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flag A Philadelphia man paralyzed from a biking accident regained walking ability after an experimental drug helped nerve regrowth.

flag A 58-year-old Philadelphia man, Larry Williams, regained the ability to walk after a mountain biking accident paralyzed him from the neck down. flag In a clinical trial, he received daily injections of NVG-291, an experimental peptide drug that blocks signals inhibiting nerve regrowth. flag After three months of treatment and physical therapy, he improved from walking 10 meters in 45 seconds to 15 seconds. flag Even after stopping the drug, he continued to make progress, achieving unassisted standing and lifting his foot—tasks previously impossible. flag Researchers say the drug may offer a safe, home-administered alternative to stem cell therapies, with ongoing studies to assess long-term benefits.

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