• Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • August 16th, 2015
Researchers Describe Novel Way to Repair Injured Spinal Cords

Researchers Describe Novel Way to Repair Injured Spinal Cords

The idea is to use stem cells to repair damaged nerves

30-Year-Old Man Volunteers for World's First Full Head Transplant

30-Year-Old Man Volunteers for World's First Full Head Transplant

Valery Spiridonov is adamant about letting Dr. Sergio Canavero cut off his head and try to attach it to another body

  • Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • February 14th, 2015
Woman Starts Leaking Spinal Fluid After Intense Pilates Workout

Woman Starts Leaking Spinal Fluid After Intense Pilates Workout

Medical experts say that, while doing Pilates, the woman most likely suffered a tear in the lining of her spinal cord

  • Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • January 9th, 2015
Spinal Cord Implants Make It Possible for Paralyzed Mice to Walk Again

Spinal Cord Implants Make It Possible for Paralyzed Mice to Walk Again

The implant are designed to deliver both electric impulses and pharmacological compounds, researchers explain

  • Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • October 22nd, 2014
Paralyzed Man Walks After Cells from His Nose Are Transplanted into His Spine

Paralyzed Man Walks After Cells from His Nose Are Transplanted into His Spine

The 40-year-old man's amazing recovery is hailed as a world-first, the case brings new hope to other paralysis sufferers

  • Health
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • April 10th, 2014
Direct Electrical Stimulation of the Spine May Aid Paralysis Therapies

Direct Electrical Stimulation of the Spine May Aid Paralysis Therapies

A new approach to addressing complete paralysis was tested in the US

  • Health
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • August 21st, 2012
Strokes Alter Muscle Synergy Activation Patterns

Strokes Alter Muscle Synergy Activation Patterns

Researchers figure out why the event affects movement

Device That Defies Paralysis Under Development

Device That Defies Paralysis Under Development

Researchers want to be able to bypass the spinal cord

  • Health
  • By Smaranda Biliuti
  • October 26th, 2010
Relieving Pain Caused by Multiple Sclerosis

Relieving Pain Caused by Multiple Sclerosis

Placebo Effect Proven in the Spine

Placebo Effect Proven in the Spine

Pain disappeared in study volunteers

  • Health
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • September 18th, 2009
Natural Hydrogel Can Cure Spinal Cord Injuries

Natural Hydrogel Can Cure Spinal Cord Injuries

It also accelerates the healing process

  • Health
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • July 28th, 2009
Blue Dye Stops Further Damage to the Spine

Blue Dye Stops Further Damage to the Spine

If it is applied immediately after the original injury