A spinal cord injury increases a person’s risk for a range of chronic health problems Patients are more likely to have high blood pressure, elevated cholesterol, stroke, heart disease, diabetes, and ...

A viral infection can trigger a neurological disease similar to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) in mice with a specific ...

Scientists have developed a computer-based model that may explain how nerve cells become damaged in ALS, and how best to time ...

Children with spina bifida, a malformation of the spinal cord that can lead to mobility impairments and hydrocephalus—a buildup of fluid in the brain—face significant risk of cognitive difficulties ...

THURSDAY, Sept. 25, 2025 (HealthDay News) — People with spinal cord injuries sometimes suffer from blood pressure problems, as their brain loses the ability to manage the body’s blood pressure. This ...

Dr Brian Hoeflinger is a neurosurgeon who keeps sharing important insights related to neurology and overall health on his Instagram profile on a regular basis. From brain facts to benefits of walking, ...

Surgery for spinal stenosis of the neck aims to relieve compression and improve symptoms. Spinal stenosis is a compression of nerves in the spine. The condition most commonly affects the lumbar spine, ...

Most of the patients in the study improved after treatment, but none fully recovered, and all of them were left with some lasting neurological damage ...

A new study by investigators from Mass General Brigham shows that patients with traumatic spinal cord injuries (TSCI) are at a higher risk of developing a myriad of chronic health problems, regardless ...