Scientists from Trinity College Dublin are assessing how the development of spinal ligaments provide mechanical stability and ...

(D) Late PET sagittal images showing increased PET signal in cord around injury and quantification of 75–106-min SUV at selected spinal segments. For both early and late PET, axial images at T8 ...

Spinal cord circuitry, not the brain, controls reflexes for smooth movements, as revealed in a study. This could pave the way for newer neurological disorder therapies.

This image shows cerebrospinal fluid-contacting neurons genetically labeled with a fluorescent green marker, along the length of a mouse spinal cord. These neurons are found in the ependymal layer ...

Spinal Cord Anatomy. The spinal cord is a vital part of the central nervous system, along with your brain. It’s around 50 centimeters long, though the length may vary in different individuals.

A recent Four Corners episode questioned the use of surgically implanted devices called spinal cord stimulators for chronic back pain. Here’s what the evidence says.

After someone experiences a spinal cord injury, doctors set off on a race against the clock. Within a few hours, they rush patients into surgery and administer anti-inflammatory drugs, ranging ...

This article discusses the anatomy and function of ganglia, ... The other is connected to the CNS via the brain or spinal cord. Motor ganglia locations include: The spinal cord: ... Michigan histology ...

Spinal cord injuries or disease (SCI/D) can be devastating, both for the person who suffered the injury and their loved ones. Since the spinal cord relays messages between the brain and the rest of ...

Check for any serious spinal cord symptoms that developed in the last 12 hours. Order imaging tests like an MRI to have a closer look at your spine. Check for inflammation in your spinal fluid.

On Wednesday, scientists described implants that provided a “digital bridge” between his brain and his spinal cord, bypassing injured sections and enabling him to walk.

Spinal cord stimulation, a medical technology suggested to treat people with chronic back pain, does not provide long-term relief and may cause harm, according to a Cochrane Review released today.