resulting in neurologic symptoms. Prompt diagnosis and treatment of pediatric spine tumors can prevent nerve damage to the spinal cord from becoming permanent. A spinal cord tumor is an abnormal ...

refers to any injury to the spinal cord that is caused by trauma instead of disease. Depending on where the spinal cord and nerve roots are damaged, the symptoms can vary widely, from pain to ...

Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a rare genetic condition resulting in symptoms that most commonly include progressive muscle weakness and poor muscle tone. While motor function is typically most ...

The U.S. embassy in Vanuatu has suffered "considerable damage" following an earthquake. A 7.3 magnitude temblor struck the Pacific nation on Tuesday, causing damage to multiple buildings ...

Using neural stem cells could help treat spinal injuries once thought to be untreatable -- a new phase 1 trial has determined this approach is safe. A Phase I clinical trial led by researchers at ...

The severity of whatever injury the champion has will have to remain to be seen. If the reported "axial compression of the cervical spine, as well as a cervical strain with spasm" is an angle to ...

WWE has claimed Cody Rhodes suffered cervical injury in the aftermath of Saturday ... diagnosed with axial compression of the cervical spine, as well as a cervical strain with spasm.’ ...

Background: Traumatic cervical spinal cord injury (cSCI) is a serious condition that requires a multidisciplinary treatment approach involving care at a neurotrauma center (NTC) and specialized ...

Deep brain stimulation (DBS) of the lateral hypothalamus (LH) improves walking and promotes recovery in patients with spinal cord injury (SCI), new research showed. This intervention excites ...

A CHEERLEADER was caught on video snapping her neck while doing a backflip – as she blacked out “at the worst possible moment”. Corey Martens, 29, had stepped in last minute to ...

Eight women whose smear tests were misread by screeners went on to develop cancer, a major review into cervical screening at the Southern Health Trust has found. A further 11 women's slides were ...