20 June 2016

Scoliosis linked to disruptions in spinal fluid flow

Scoliosis linked to disruptions in spinal fluid flow A new US study in zebrafish suggests that irregular fluid flow through...

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10 June 2016

Improving cell transplantation after spinal cord injury: When, where and how?

Improving cell transplantation after spinal cord injury: When, where and how? Spinal cord injuries are mostly caused by trauma, often...

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8 June 2016

Spongy material helps repair the spine

Spongy material helps repair the spine Scientists from the Mayo Clinic have developed biodegradable polymer grafts that, when surgically placed...

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6 June 2016

Exercise may protect nerve cells in Spinal Muscular Atrophy patients

Exercise may protect nerve cells in Spinal Muscular Atrophy patients Long-term exercise appears to be beneficial for Spinal Muscular Atrophy...

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3 June 2016

Custom-fitted spinal rods may improve outcomes and cut surgery time

Custom-fitted spinal rods may improve outcomes and cut surgery time Custom fit is the key when it comes to implanted...

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20 May 2016

Protective effect of genetically modified cord blood on spinal cord injury in rats

Protective effect of genetically modified cord blood on spinal cord injury in rats Transplantation of genetically modified cells carrying a...

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9 May 2016

More options for personalised medicine

More options for personalised medicine Fraunhofer researchers have developed a particulary flexible additive manufacturing method that allows them to produce...

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6 May 2016

New resource for clinicians: a guide to using and writing case reports

New resource for clinicians: a guide to using and writing case reports from the Journal of Medical Case Reports The...

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