Researchers in New Zealand have demonstrated a minimally invasive technology that has effectively aided in restoring movement ...

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a fast-progressing neurodegenerative disease with an average survival time of three years and no effective treatments. In ALS, motor neurons in the spinal cord, ...

Unlike humans, rats have a greater capacity for spontaneous recovery after spinal cord injury, which allowed researchers to compare natural healing with healing supported by electrical stimulation.

Key takeaways: There is an urgent need to enable functional recovery in people with spinal cord injuries. The goal of NVG-291’s development is to improve neural connections in humans with SCI ...

Transformative gains About 250,000 to 400,000 Americans live with a spinal cord injury, and roughly 18,000 more will develop one, usually from traumatic events such as car crashes, each year ...

Article Published: June 2000 Motor coordination without action potentials in the mammalian spinal cord Matthew C. Tresch & Ole Kiehn Nature Neuroscience 3, 593–599 (2000) Cite this article ...

Rats exhibit significant recovery of locomotor function following incomplete spinal cord injuries, albeit with altered gait expression and reduced speed and stepping frequency. These changes likely ...

A spinal cord injury consists of damage to the spinal cord that results from external trauma including accidents, falls and sports-related injuries, rather than a degenerative disease. The effects ...

Spinal cord compression (SCC) occurs in 5% to 30% of the oncology population and affects patient function, comfort, and general quality of life. Patients with lung cancer, breast cancer, prostate ...

If a person qualifies for spinal cord stimulator therapy, coverage will fall under Medicare Part B. After a person meets their deductible, Part B will pay for 80% of the cost.

An ultrathin implant that delivers stimulation directly to the spinal cord significantly improved motion and sensation in injured rats ...

Nerve surgery a growing possibility for spinal cord patients By Katherine Ward Global News Posted June 12, 2025 3:02 pm Updated June 12, 2025 4:47 pm ...