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Study finds how immune system detection could benefit spinal cord injuries
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
The capacity of the immune system to respond to spinal cord injuries declines with ageing, according to new research, which also reveals potential ways to enhance that response and speed up patient recovery.
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Study reveals how common virus can cause multiple sclerosis
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
The Epstein-Barr virus may cause multiple sclerosis or worsen the condition, according to new research from Sweden's Karolinska Institute. Some people have antibodies against the virus that mistakenly targets a protein in the brain and spinal cord, according to a study published in Science A
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Researchers reveal how use of spinal cord stimulation for chemotherapy-rel
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
A recent study suggested that spinal cord stimulation (SCS) may be effective in lowering chronic pain in persons receiving active therapy with a standard anti-cancer medicine, according to researchers at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.
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Study reveals implant can cure low blood pressure in people with spinal co
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
The extremely low blood pressure of a spinal cord injury patient can be treated with an implant that transmits electrical stimulation to a specific set of spinal neurons, addressing a common "invisible" side effect of paralysis.
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Study suggests implant can treat low blood pressure in people with spinal
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
A spinal cord injury patient's extremely low blood pressure can be treated with an implant that sends electrical stimulation to a specific group of spinal neurons, addressing a frequent "invisible" side effect of paralysis.
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Study discover how kinesthetic sense helps restore movement after spinal c
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
The amazing capacity to heal from spinal cord damage, a jawless fish known as the lamprey has drawn the attention of scientists for nearly 50 years. Despite just partial brain regeneration, a recent study suggests a potential method lampreys might use to swim once more after spinal injury.
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Researchers suggest promising, safe approaches for brain treatment
Updated : 3 years ago IST
Antisense oligonucleotides (ASOs), specialised molecules that may regulate RNA and affect protein creation, are being injected directly into the cerebrospinal fluid, the region around the brain and spinal cord, as a prospective treatment for a variety of brain illnesses.
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Spinal cord stimulation can benefit patients with diabetic neuropathy: Stu
Updated : 3 years ago IST
According to a new study, diabetes-related nerve damage, or diabetic neuropathy, can cause pain and numbness, most commonly in the hands and feet. Diabetic neuropathy is a painful condition that affects around 25% of the 37 million Americans who have diabetes.
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Spinal cord stimulation help people with diabetic neuropathy
Updated : 3 years ago IST
According to an exploratory study, high-frequency spinal cord stimulation may provide comfort to people with severe diabetic neuropathy.
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Study: Spinal cord stimulation improves arm, hand movement after stroke
Updated : 3 years ago IST
According to experts, a neurotechnology that stimulates the spinal cord quickly increases arm and hand movement, allowing those suffering from moderate to severe stroke to carry out their routine daily tasks more readily.
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Researchers reveal relationship between sleep, chronic pain, spinal cord s
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
One of the most typical causes for people to seek medical attention is chronic pain, which is frequently incapacitating. American individuals who suffer from chronic pain number 65 million. Between 67 and 88 per cent of them also have sleep disruptions, which include lower sleep quality and
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Research finds if brain and nerve stimulation help persons with spinal cor
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
A nerve stimulation therapy developed at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons is showing promise in animal studies and may eventually allow people with spinal cord injuries to regain the function of their arms.
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