Scientists at Cedars-Sinai have uncovered a surprising repair system in the spinal cord that could open new doors for treating paralysis, stroke, and diseases like multiple sclerosis. They found that ...

Scientists at Northwestern University have built what they call the most advanced human spinal ...

Northwestern University scientists have developed the most advanced organoid model for human spinal cord injury to date. In a new study, the research team used lab-grown human spinal cord ...

Your spinal cord has nerves that send signals or messages back and forth between your brain and the rest of your body. Spinal cord compression occurs when a mass places pressure on the cord. A mass ...

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 from ...

Spinal cord stimulators, also called dorsal column stimulators, help reduce chronic pain. They’re implanted into your spine to block pain signals from reaching your brain. Spinal cord stimulators ...

Recovery from spinal cord injuries usually begins in the hospital, immediately after the injury occurs. The extent of recovery will depend on how severe the injury is. People with spinal cord injuries ...

Your spinal cord needs a steady blood supply to deliver oxygen and nutrients to the tissues. This blood helps the spinal cord cells send nerve impulses to the rest of your body. The impulses are ...