A longitudinal assessment of the quality of life (QOL) of older adults with newly diagnosed acute myeloid leukemia (AML): A pilot study No significant financial relationships to disclose. This is an ...

Spinal stenosis is a condition that affects the spinal cord. Traditional and newer treatment options can include acupotomy, decompression surgery, stem cell therapy, physical therapy, medications, ...

UCSF Medical Center has opened the new UCSF Spine Center, which brings together specialists with expertise in treating adult and pediatric spinal disorders. “One of the Center’s defining strengths is ...

An experimental study from the University of Birmingham has brought the long-awaited hope of a treatment for acute spinal cord injury (SCI) one step closer. The research involved using an existing ...

Kyphon Xpander™ II Inflatable Bone Tamp Is Latest Innovation in Minimally Invasive Treatment of Spinal Fractures MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Medtronic Inc. (NYSE:MDT) today announced Food and Drug ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am an 86-year-old male in relatively good health. I developed pain in my lower back, buttocks and upper legs that started a couple of months ago. It is particularly painful in the ...

If you experience weakness and a loss of fine motor function in your arms and hands after neck trauma, you may have a spinal cord injury called central cord syndrome. This type of injury can disrupt ...

NervGen's NVG-291 shows promising preclinical results in spinal cord injury, with significant improvements in motor function and nerve regeneration, positioning it as a potential breakthrough in ...

Spinal stenosis is usually a chronic condition, but treatments can help manage symptoms and prevent disability. Learn more.