Recent data reveal that such systemic immune suppression and a protracted stress response are not limited to stroke and brain injury. These also occur after spinal cord injury (SCI), opening up ...

The polymer, called polyethylene glycol or PEG, works by "fusing" the membranes of damaged nerve cells, and it can be applied up to eight hours after the injury without adversely affecting the patient ...

Spinal cord injury (SCI) is characterized by the temporary or permanent loss of motion or sensation function caused by damage to the spinal cord. Among the mechanisms behind SCI, neuroinflammation is ...

Damage to the spinal cord can cause paralysis ... A spinal tap is a procedure in which a large needle is inserted into the spinal cord to remove fluid for medical tests. A very common side ...

A 15-year-old boy who complained of pins and needles in his legs was paralysed ... a condition that affects the spinal cord, and his family said they wanted to raise awareness about the ...

The side effects and risks associated with a lumbar puncture include: Despite many people's fears, there is almost no chance of spinal cord damage or paralysis from an LP because the needle is ...

Your doctor will ensure that the needle is positioned between your spinal cord and the cord’s covering or the meninges when drawing fluid. The whole procedure typically takes about 15 to 20 ...

In recent years, low-level electrical stimulation has emerged as an effective rehabilitative tool for people with spinal cord injuries. But not all patients have benefited because researchers ...

John Barrowman has had a series of spinal injections after he was rushed to hospital with a neck injury. He said before the procedure that he was to have "some small needles then some very big ...