Irregular fluid flow through the spinal column brought on by gene mutations is linked to a type of scoliosis that can affect humans during adolescence, a new study in zebrafish suggests. Also found in ...

Clinical studies have shown that the hemodynamic management of patients following acute spinal cord injury (SCI) is an important aspect of their treatment for maintaining spinal cord (SC) perfusion ...

A new discovery at the University of Alberta will fundamentally alter how we view spinal cord function and rehabilitation after spinal cord injuries. Neuroscientists found that spinal blood flow in ...

Scoliosis is often associated with syringomyelia (SM). As an important role in SM formation, the influence from abnormal cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) flow is still unclear to scoliosis. The aim of this ...

Spinal stenosis refers to the narrowing of the spinal canal, which is the space in the center of the vertebrae containing the spinal cord and nerve roots. At its most severe or final stage — known as ...

Spinal stenosis is a condition that affects the spinal cord. Traditional and newer treatment options can include acupotomy, decompression surgery, stem cell therapy, physical therapy, medications, ...

Alzheimer's disease is a neurodegenerative disease believed to originate from an accumulation of the toxic amyloid-βand tau proteins in the brain. Symptoms include a range of speaking, learning, and ...

Spinal traction is a form of decompression therapy that relieves pressure on the spine. It can be performed manually or mechanically. Spinal traction is used to treat herniated discs, sciatica, ...

Swelling is one of the most dangerous and immediate consequences of a brain injury or stroke. Doctors have long known about the dangers of swelling, which has traditionally been blamed on ruptured ...

Blocking a specific enzyme and putting more oxygen through the spinal cord produces better blood flow, ultimately improving motor function such as walking, neuroscientists have found. A new discovery ...