An experimental compound that can help regenerate nerve cells shows promise in animal tests and this could pave way for a new therapy that can restore movements in individuals paralyzed because of ...

Researchers are one step closer to reversing brain and spinal cord injuries with the discovery of another molecule in a pathway that prevents axon regeneration, a Yale researcher says. New Haven, Conn ...

Scientists have developed a chemically synthesized siRNA molecule that allows regeneration of nerve cells. Rutgers researchers have developed an innovative new treatment that could help minimize nerve ...

A joint study between the United States and South Korea has found that traditional Korean medicine treatments, such as Chuna ...

Healthcare is five years into performing awake spine surgery, and he says its future includes increasingly complex cases and a greater range of patients. Dr. Yanamadala shared the biggest ...

May 20 (UPI) --An existing drug could help limit damage caused by an injury to the spinal cord by blocking the inflammatory response, potentially restoring some movement, researchers said Friday. The ...

Radiculopathy, or a pinched nerve in the spine, can cause symptoms, including pain, weakness, and numbness. Pain relievers, steroids, and physical therapy can help treat radiculopathy. A doctor may ...

Dr. Paul Christo answers the question: 'Can Nerve Blocks Diagnose My Pain?' — -- Question: Can Nerve Blocks Be Used To Diagnose My Pain? Answer: Nerve blocks can be used to help diagnose your ...

CHICAGO, Nov 2 (Reuters) - U.S. researchers have engineered an enzyme that can gobble up scar tissue formed after spinal cord injuries, overcoming a key hurdle to getting injured nerves to reconnect ...