Bo Nix’s back injury can cause “some of the worst pain,” but there’s no long-term sequela, according to Dr. Payal Kohli.

HEIDELBERG, Germany — In a groundbreaking development that could change the lives of thousands of people with spinal cord injuries, European researchers have discovered that a specialized antibody ...

[2] Spinal cord compression constitutes a true emergency because the initial injury to the spinal cord will lead to permanent loss of neurologic function if the pressure of the tumor on the cord ...

Paper Summary Methodology The study investigated the effects of a treatment called NG101 on patients with acute cervical spinal cord injuries. Conducted in multiple centers across several ...

The researchers discovered a new type of immune cell in mice that triggers repair and regrowth of nerve fibers. These special healing cells are in our own bone marrow and we can remove them and grow ...

A NEW Phase I clinical trial has demonstrated the long-term safety and feasibility of neural stem cell transplantation for chronic spinal cord injuries, with sustained neurological improvements ...

aDivision of Neurosurgery and Spine Program, Department of Surgery, and Institute of Medical Sciences, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada ...

Spinal stenosis is a narrowing of the spinal canal that causes compression of the spinal cord and/or nerve roots. Resulting pain and numbness (in the hands, arms, legs, and/or feet) can vary depending ...

Credit: Daniele Emedoli / San Raffaele A promising new treatment for paraplegic patients suffering from spinal cord injuries is overcoming the challenge of muscle spasms, paving the way for improved ...

Dublin-born comedian David Nihill turned a fear of public speaking into a career in comedy - and the catalyst was a tragic ...