A team of researchers at Rowan University has developed an injectable biomaterial that could significantly improve recovery ...

Unlike the brain and spinal cord, peripheral nerve cells, whose long extensions reach the skin and internal organs, are ...

Avid golfer Robert Knorr found he was no longer able to hit the links last year, due to neuropathy in his legs and feet.

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 ...

New technique preserves major nerves, blood vessels, and other critical structures in a hard-to-access area. In a ...

This approach, called closed-loop vagus nerve stimulation (CLV), produced meaningful improvements in arm and hand function in these individuals. The unprecedented results position the UT Dallas ...

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 ...

Reference: Kilgard MP, Epperson JD, Adehunoluwa EA, et al. Closed-loop vagus nerve stimulation aids recovery from spinal cord injury. Nature. 2025. doi: 10.1038/s41586-025-09028-5 This article has ...

A 16-year-old boy whose bike accident left him with limited movement will become the youngest in Ontario to undergo a spinal surgery that doctors hope will increase his range of motion. Health ...

Now, the same approach is helping spinal cord injury patients make progress once thought impossible. "I can officially dress myself completely," said Bell. "And I can fully open mason jars now!

This will be good news for anyone who feels the desire to rewatch This Is Spinal Tap ahead of the anticipated sequel, but it’s also a great chance for those who have never seen the movie to ...