Chronic low back pain linked to higher rates of illicit drug use
People living with chronic low back pain (cLBP) are more likely to use illicit drugs —including marijuana, cocaine, heroin, and...
Read MoreGMC to reduce the stress on doctors by piloting fitness to practise changes
The General Medical Council (GMC) has launched two pilot schemes to speed up fitness to practise cases and reduce their...
Read MoreUsing spinal cord stimulation to treat chronic pain
Chronic pain affects up to 20 per cent of people in developed countries, and represents not only a profound impact...
Read MoreStudy explains how a protein deficiency causes spinal muscular atrophy
Scientists and doctors know that the devastating disease spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) arises from a problem with both copies of...
Read MoreSubmit now for the Spinal Technologies Awards
27–28 October 2016, 8th Annual Spinal Technology Awards; USA This October the Spine Technology Awards will recognise the best spine...
Read MoreNew model predicts complication risks in surgery for spinal cord compression
A simple model consisting of four risk factors can help surgeons to predict the risk of complications after surgery for...
Read MoreStem cells from gum tissue may cure spinal wounds
Stem cells from gum tissue may cure spinal wounds Inside every gum tissue are numerous living stem cells, called gingiva...
Read MoreApp aims to reduce adverse surgical events
App aims to reduce adverse surgical events Designer Annie Maxted has developed an app with surgeons and theatre staff from...
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