Tiny, Flexible Wrap-Around Implant Electronic Device Can Help Treat Spinal Cord Injuries

Medicine & Technology May 10, 2024

A team of engineers, neuroscientists, and surgeons from the University of Cambridge designed a thin wraparound device to treat spinal cord injuries. Continue reading to learn more.

Paralysis May Leave 27-Year-Old Man Quadriplegic After Breaking His Neck From Leaping Into a Foam Pit

Sep 01, 2023

A man from Spain broke his spine and damaged his spinal cord in his neck after jumping into a foam pit, leaving him paralyzed with the possibility of being quadriplegic. Learn more about him in this article.

From Neurons to Synapses: How Does the Nervous System Work?

Jun 19, 2023

The nervous system serves as the body's command center, relaying signals to various body parts. Read to learn more.

New Electronic Brain Implants Have Enabled Paralyzed Man To Walk for the First Time in 12 Years

May 25, 2023

The 40-year-old man, who experienced a spinal cord injury after a bicycle accident, regained leg control through new electronic brain implants. Check out this remarkable technology in this article.

Spinal Cord Stimulation Technology Shows Promise in Restoring Hand Movement after Stroke, Study Finds

Feb 21, 2023

A clinical trial of spinal cord stimulation has shown promise in restoring hand movement after stroke. Read on to learn more about this breakthrough study.

Unexpected Function of Spinal Cord and Brainstem in Processing Touch Signals to Brain Discovered by Harvard Scientists

Dec 23, 2022

Harvard researchers found an unexpected function of the brainstem and spinal cord in a new study. Read on to know more!

Cancer Drug Under Investigation Unexpectedly Triggers Spinal Cord Recovery in Mice Models

Jul 14, 2022

A cancer drug currently being investigated surprised researchers when it aided in the recovery of spinal cord injuries in mice models. Read on to find out how the drug works and what it means for future therapies.

Neurodegenerative Patient Stands and Walks After Being Bedridden 18 Months with Spinal Cord Implant

Apr 08, 2022

A new study develops a neurotech that allowed a multiple system atrophy-parkinsonian type patient stand up for the first time after more than a year. Read more about the spinal cord implant system here.

3D-Printed Back Brace Made of Carbon Nanotubes Detects Stress and Strain for Better-Fine-Tuning Scoliosis Treatment

Feb 09, 2022

Experts from UK and US developed a new concept of a back brace that detects the amount of stress and strain and enables doctors to adjust it for better scoliosis treatment.

Electrical Spinal Implant Helps Paralyzed Man Regain Ability to Walk, Cycle And Climb

Feb 07, 2022

A 30-year-old paralyzed man and two others received a spinal implant, which sends electrical signals to the spine that control movement to help them regain mobility.

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Medicine: Study Suggests to Focus on the Brain Not Just Spinal Cord for ALS Therapy

Dec 05, 2021

A new study suggests that the brain should be the primary target in treating amyotrophic lateral scoliosis (ALS) not the spinal cord, flipping a long-standing belief.

Scientists Developed New Therapy That Reverses Paralysis, Promotes 'Functional Recovery' From Spinal Cord Injury

Nov 14, 2021

Researchers from Northwestern University have developed a new therapy that promotes "functional recovery" in mice with paralysis, a breakthrough that might be applicable to humans.

4-Inches Cement Discovered in a Man's Heart; How Did the Stone Get There?

Oct 05, 2021

A new study discovered a mysterious cement located inside the heart of a patient.

Brain Condition Treatment May Be Possible As New Study Finds Immune Cells That Shield Brain, Spinal Cord Comes from Skull

Jun 07, 2021

In a recent study, the Washington University School of Medicine researchers found that immune cells that shield the brain and spinal cord come mainly from the skull.

New Treatment Will Help People With Spinal Cord Injury Regain Hand and Arm Function

Jan 13, 2021

Researchers from the University of Washington developed a new treatment that will help people with spinal cord injury regain their hand and arm functionality.