Scientists have developed a new systematic review to summarize for neurologists and other clinicians the evidence for epidural steroid injections and whether they reduce pain and disability for people ...

Ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament (OPLL) is a progressive spinal disease characterized by ectopic bone ...

Regeneron UK Limited today announced that the Scottish Medicines Consortium (SMC) has accepted Libtayo® (cemiplimab) for use on the National Health Service as a second-line monotherapy treatment for ...

A vital pathway for breathing and nourishment is also an object of desire—and one of the body’s most vulnerable parts.

Degenerative disk disease is a progressive condition in which spinal disks deteriorate. Surgery is an option, but less invasive treatments and therapies may also help. Degenerative disk disease is ...

Only 14 cases in our cohort (27%) involved the spinal cord directly (intramedullary or pial fistulas). While these shunting cervical lesions are commonly referred to colloquially as “dural AV fistulas ...

These sudden changes in your cervical spine can reduce mobility and compress the nearby nerves, making it an overwhelming experience,” said Dr Jena. People with cervical spine pain can have ...

In the fight against cervical cancer, genomic testing is emerging as a powerful tool, enabling healthcare providers to develop personalized treatment strategies that enhance effectiveness while ...

A pinched nerve is exactly what it sounds like. A nerve is being pressured by surrounding tissue and thus, loses some circulation. This pressure can be caused by the surrounding muscles, cartilage, or ...

This is because they carry a larger load transmitted from the top of the head down to the lower spine. Another reason why the lumbar bones are larger than the cervical and thoracic ... the vertebra to ...