Brain stimulation protocol reduces spasticity in spinal cord injury patients
Spasticity is a common disorder experienced by patients with spinal cord injuries (SCI). Previous studies have shown that excitatory repetitive...
Read MoreNew drug reduces spine fracture risk in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis
The results of a study presented at the Annual European Congress of Rheumatology (EULAR) 2017 press conference showed that, in...
Read MoreSea urchin spines could fix bones
More than 2 million procedures every year take place around the world to heal bone fractures and defects from trauma or disease,...
Read MoreGrowth hormone therapy enhances recovery of patients with spinal damage
Growth hormone treatment combined with physical therapy over six months significantly improved sensory function in patients with complete spinal injuries....
Read MoreSpinal manipulation therapy associated with improvements in pain and function
Among patients with acute low back pain, spinal manipulation therapy was associated with modest improvements in pain and function at...
Read MoreWWII chemical-weapon antidote shows promise to treat spinal cord injuries
A drug developed during World War II as an antidote for a chemical warfare agent has been found to be...
Read MoreIs back pain killing us?
Elderly patients who suffer from back pain have a 13 per cent increased risk of dying from any cause, University...
Read MoreWhy pain often accompanies intense chemical-induced itch
There are neurons in your skin that are wired for one purpose and one purpose only: to sense itchy things....
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