The spinal cord is a cylindrical tube of nerves and other cells. It carries signals back and forth between the brain and the rest of the body. Learn more about its anatomy and functions.

The global market is anticipated to progress at a CAGR of 8.0% and value USD 4.12 billion by the end of 2027. North America, Europe has emerged as the second-leading region in the global market ...

Spinal cord compression produces edema, inflammation, and mechanical compression, which causes direct neural injury to the cord, as well as vascular damage and impairment of oxygenation.

Chef with spinal-cord injury returns to teaching Morgan Waite, paralyzed from the neck down in a 2017 diving accident, lives independently while continuing education for herself and others ...

A Swiss research center is trying to use innovative technology to help restore bodily functions for paralyzed patients—and even help Parkinson's patients walk smoothly again.

Central cord syndrome is a spinal cord injury that affects motor functions in your hands and legs. Learn about its causes, symptoms, and treatments.

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In a new study, Gauthier was surgically implanted with an experimental spinal cord neuroprosthesis to correct walking disorders in people with Parkinson’s disease.

This recent study offers new, valuable insight into the contribution of neural ensembles in the spinal cord of mice to the animals' encoding of pain of a heat-related and mechanical origin.

Researchers have managed to restore movement in volunteers with spine cord injury-related paralysis by reactivating a specific group of neurons.

There are different types of tumours that start in the pineal region. The most common type are germ cell tumours.