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- Bone Cancer and Spinal Cord Compression: What is the Connection?If you have been diagnosed with bone cancer, here is what you need to know about your spinal cord health.
Tracts Found in the White Matter of the Spinal CordSpinal tracts are responsible for relaying signals to and from the brain. There are two types of spinal tracts; ascending and descending. Each of these types can further be divided down into other types.
Anatomy & Function of the Spinal CordThe spine serves more functions than providing physical structure. The spine is responsible for a great deal more and consists of more than just bones and cartilage.
Your Health: Understanding ArachnoiditisWhile its name might be misleading, arachnoiditis has nothing to do with a spider, but has everything to do with pain. Do you or a loved one suffer from arachnoiditis? Learn more about the contition here.- Diagnosing and Treating Spinal Cord EpendymomaIf you suffer from cervical pain, and tingling that radiates to your arms and elbows, the complication may be associated with this spinal cord disorder.
- Severing the Spinal Cord Can Result in Permanent ParalysisThis article takes an interesting approach to facts on the Central Nervous System and damage that can occur to the spinal cord.
- Understanding Central Cord Syndrome & Upper Extremity Weakness IssuesIf you have upper extremity paralysis or weakness, here is what you need to know about Central Cord Syndrome.
- Diabetes: How Spinal Cord Stimulation Alleviates Use of Medication Usage for PainIf you are living with diabetes, here is what you need to know about controlling pain with spinal cord stimulators.
Understanding the Progression of Cervical Spondylosis to Spinal StenosisCervical spondylosis is a condition in which the joints between the vertebral bones of the spine degenerate. This can progress to a potentially disabling problem known as cervical spine stenosis.- SPINAL CORD RESEARCH BILL - 2395002 - CLESpinal cord injuries are among the most debilitating, often rendering sufferers immobile or without the use of their extremities.
- Birth Defects of the Brain and Spinal CordThe two most common birth defects affecting the brain and spinal cord are spina bifida and anencephaly. They are neural tube defects that can be prevented with daily intake of folic acid.
- Quadriplegic Vs. ParaplegicDid you ever wonder why some paralyzed people have better movement than others? What makes a quadriplegic different from a paraplegic.
- Treatment and Rehabilitation of Neck InjuryA neck injury is a very serious condition that can be fatal. This article will give you some guidelines to better understand neck injury so you know what to do in case you or someone that you knows suffers from it.
- The Allen Institute - Mapping Out the BrainThe Allen Institute studies gene expression in the brain and spinal cord of the mouse, in order to better understand gene activity in the human brain.
- How to Avoid Spinal Injuries and How it is TreatedHaving a spinal injury is a serious problem for anyone. This article will teach you how to avoid spinal injury and how it is treated.
- Tethered Spinal Cord Symptoms & TreatmentTethered spinal cord is a condition that can cause muscle weakness, back pain, and loss of bowel and bladder function. Learn what causes this condition and how it can be treated.
- Facts About Spinal-Cord Injuries: A Basic Overview of the ConditionThe term "spinal-cord injury" is defined as a disturbance of the spinal cord that results in loss of sensation and/or mobility.
- Ovarian Cyst, Adhesions & Visceral Pain Managed with Spinal Cord StimulatorIf you suffer from pelvic organ or visceral pain, you may want to consider a spinal cord stimulator as part of your pain management program.
- Spinal Cord Stimulators & the Control of Chronic PainFor many injured employees and those who suffer from chronic pain, the use of a spinal cord stimulator (SCS) provides some relief and works to avoid the need for surgery.
- A Journey Through the Human BrainThe Brain is one of the most amazing organs in the human body. It regulates and controls a number of different body functions, controls movement, helps us to experience sensation and emotion.
About a Degenerative Discs in the Neck of Your Lhasa ApsoAny dog can suffer from a slipped or degenerative discs in the neck or the back. Some canines are prone to the problem more than others. The Lhasa is one breed of dog that can be more susceptible to a degenerative disc.- Treatments for Cervical Spondylotic MyelopathyArticle describes the treatments available for Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy, both those provided by a doctor and those things the patient can do on their own.
- Back Pain Caused by Spinal Nerve CompressionTumors, abscesses, and bony protrusions are all serious enough to begin with, but when any of these begin to put pressure on the spinal nerve, there is a chance paralysis will be the final result.
- Potential Damages to Spinal Tissues from Cord InjuriesThere are more than 10,000 spinal cord injuries in the country every year.
- Facts About the BrainThis article gives an overview of basic facts about the brain.
A Place to Rest Our HeadThe sleeping part of our lives is often accompanied by a cloth bag sewn full of something soft to rest our head on. This is a good thing. Daytime can wear a person's neck and head out!- Spinal Muscle Atrophy: Is There a Cure?Spinal Muscle Atrophy (SMA) is an inherited condition with a generally devastating outlook. Patients with SMA suffer from loss of mobility and respiratory complications.
- HumanWhen you play the ball, each movement seems easy and natural.the ball flies through the air and you put up your hands to catch it.
Myelomeningocele Symptoms, Causes, and TreatmentsMyelomeningocele is spina bifida in the most severe form and if caught early enough can result in a medical termination of the pregnancy. Most children even if treated have problems for the rest of their lives because of this disease.
Miley Ray Cyrus to Fulfill a Wish of a Seven Year Old GirlMs Cyrus plans to unite backstage with a special 7 year old girl from State Line, Mississippi. "Lexie" Tuttle has dreamed of meeting the singer and actress for a long period of time. Make-A-Wish foundation is making it possible.- Syringomyelia: An Unusual Nervous DisorderThe long list of nervous disorders includes a rare condition referred to as syringomyelia, the exact cause of which has remained unclear to neurologists for years.
- Cervical Spondylitic MyelopathyCervical Spondylitic Myelopathy is a degenerative condition that relates to the spine.
- How to Identify Wobbler Syndrome in HorsesTips and information on how to identify and treat Wobbler syndrome in your horse.
- An Introduction to Baclofen OralIn this prescription drug guide, you will learn important information about the medication called Baclofen Oral.
- Yogic Ways to Increase the Height of an IndividualIt is really possible to increase the height of an individual even after reaching maturity age through various yogic techniques. I have covered some basic aspects on this in this article.
- Researchers Looking for Causes of ALSResearchers in Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's Social and Behavioral Research Lab (SBRL) have announced they are beginning a study that will look into the different variables that can affect the quality of life for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) patients.
- Are You at Risk for Developing an Arachnoid Cyst?Do you know what an Arachnoid cyst is? Do you know the signs and symptoms of one are? This article explains all.
- Chasing a Diagnosis: Spinal BifidaSpinal Bifida has three types.
- An Interesting Career You May Not Have Heard ofAn odd little squiggly line dances across a CRT Screen. To most of us this may be meaningless, but to the skilled eye of a member of the American Society of Electroneurodiagnostic Technologists, (ASET) it tells an interesting story.
- Identifying and Living with ArachnoiditisLiving with Arachnoiditis means living with chronic pain. It affects your life in every aspect. Arachnoiditis is an inflammation of the middle layer of the spinal cord. The name Arachnoid comes from the spiderlike scarring that is caused.
