Articles related to "Spinal Cord"

The pain was sharp, "I was driving home when I felt like someone stabbed me in the head. I pulled over and sat crying in my car, wondering what was happening."

Syringomyelia (sear-IN-go-my-EEL-ya), is a rare disorder in which a fluid filled cavity develops in the spinal cord .

A brief overview of spinal cord injury, more commonly known as SCI, including its causes, effects and the latest treatments.

How does spinal cord injury occur? What are the effects? Is there a cure? This article offers a basic overview of spinal cord injury, more commonly known as SCI.

The common dye, Brilliant Blue G, that makes M & Ms and Gatorade Blue, blocks the damage of ATP released after spinal cord injuries. BBG is a promising treatment.

Bodysurfing and wave related spinal cord injuries occur each year. Understanding the common mechanisms of injury along with educating the public can reduce injuries.

The spinal cord is part of the Central Nervous System and is connected to the brain.

The center axis of the body is the spinal column, 26 bones encasing the spinal cord and defining the entries and exits for many nerves in and out of the nervous system.

"I went to the ASAP website looking for a cure, but found a lot of people who were looking for the same thing I was - Hope." - Christine Webb, who has syringomyelia.

The brain and spinal column (CNS) are the control center and communications network for the body. Injuries to these organs can result in serious long-term effects.

Suicide was the thought that plagued Reeve as the reality of his paralyzed condition sunk into his consciousness. Thankfully, for those needing inspiration, Reeve lived.

Tranverse myelitis is an inflammatory neurological condition that can occur in multiple sclerosis, vasculitis and other autoimmune conditions.

Chiari malformation is a structural problem of the brain thought to affect fewer than 1% of people in the United States but the estimate might be too low.

Stem cells from a person's skin, bone marrow and nose are being used to develop treatments without the ethical and health-risk complications of embryonic cells.

Neural tube defects affect about 2.6 in 1000 births worldwide, with spina bifida and anencephaly accounting up to for 95% of all neural tube defects.

Tetanus is one of the conditions that a person can be vaccinated for. What exactly is it?

The causes of back pain can be complex and difficult to diagnose because the back is composed of many complex structural components.

A wobbly gait, hunched walking or yelping when lifted often indicates a spinal injury in chondrodystrophic breeds such as the Dashchund.

Meningitis, particularly the bacterial variety, is a serious, life-threatening neurological illness. It tends to strike teens and young adults away at college.

Lower back pain is the most common back complaint in individuals aged 30 to 60 years. There are several causes that relate to the structure of the spine and back.

The development of Lou Gehrig's disease, a disease of the motor neurons, leads to progressive disability as neural control of the skeletal muscles of the body is lost.

The national pageant for Ms. Wheelchair USA, a program that celebrates the achievements and accomplishments of women with disabilities, will be held in Ohio August 7-9.

Genetic mutation may play a role in canine degenerative myelopathy. DNA tests show presence of affected gene and indicate likelihood of a dog developing the disease.

Champion water ski jumper Joel Zeisler has introduced thousands of persons with disabilities to both recreational and competitive waterskiing in Sandy Hook, Connecticut.

Anesthetic and corticosteroid injections (trigger point shots) are administered to help get rid of back pain.

Peripheral neuropathy is "distant nerve damage." It affects the nerves in the limbs, torso, and face. Learn about its causes and treatment options.

Motor neurons in your spinal cord tell your muscles to contract by utilizing the function of a specialized communication structure, the neuromuscular junction (NMJ).

Spinal instability results in lameness or lack of coordination. In severe cases paralysis may occur. Hypernutrition may play an important role in this syndrome.

West Nile Virus has not disappeared. In fact, in many areas it is making an even bigger threat because of foreclosures and abandoned homes.

Neurons communicate with their target cells by sending signals down their axon. In order to speed conduction of the signal many axons are myelinated.

Postherpetic neuralgia, nerve pain associated with a shingles infection, may cause severe and long-lasting pain. Learn about PHN, treatment options, and research studies.

Little was known about ALS prior to Lou Gehrig's contraction of the disease. Even today, ALS still remains a mystery. This article updates what currently is known.

How the differences in what the left and right eye see, and how the nerves of the eye work to allow humans to distinguish color, 3D and distance.

Rabies is a dreaded disease. Untreated rabies, spread by rabid animals' bites, is a death sentence. Pasteur's vaccine worked to protect against this bullet-shaped virus.

The science of tickling is complex. The brain processes pleasant tickle stimuli along with sensations of pain from other neural pathways.

Movement and activity depend upon the coordination of many cells. The nervous system is what produces this coordination and messages are passed to the brain for response

Although IDEA uses the term Orthopedic Impairments, children with physical disabilities may have orthopedic impairments, neuromotor impairment or degenerative disease.

West Nile virus is now in full swing and can lead to full-blown neurological illness. Prevention is the best course of action.

You receive your first tetanus shot and the later boosters to prevent a bacterial toxin from blocking your ability to relax any of the muscles in your body.

The Confederation of Meningitis Organizations has set aside April 25, 2009 as a day of awareness for an infection that can quickly and painfully affect the brain.

Achilles International is a worldwide organization that encourages persons with disabilities to take up running and participate in races with the general public.

The first thing the doctors will want to do is investigate whether or not the cancer has spread.

What are the steps involved in a neurological evaluation?

The spine makes up 35% of our total height. Maintaining the right spinal posture would therefore help add those few extra inches, even post puberty.

Guillain Barré syndrome can affect anyone regardless of age, race or gender. Even celebrities like William Perry suffers from the symptoms.

Because people spend a significant portion of their lives sleeping it's important to choose the right mattress, especially if they have back problems. Here are some tips.

Two years after acute, uncomplicated lumbar disk herniation, there is no difference in outcomes between surgical treatment and conservative management.

The following meningitis articles explain the basics about symptoms, diagnosis, complications, meningitis types, and treatments.

Learn more about neurological illness and its ramifications on the body. Four well-known disorders represent the larger sea of neurological problems and cures.

Quadriplegia, also called tetraplegia, is devastating for the patient and his family. For the caregiver it is both physically and emotionally challenging.