These cells are located in the spinal cord. Because the muscles cannot respond to signals from the nerves, they atrophy — weaken and shrink — from inactivity. One in every 6,000 babies is born with ...

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO — With a marquee showdown against St. John Bosco looming, Mater Dei kept its focus in a 41-17 win over JSerra in a Trinity League football game Friday at JSerra High.

Spinal cord compression—also called cervical spondylotic myelopathy (CSM)— is caused by any condition that puts pressure on the spinal cord. Symptoms may develop suddenly or gradually and may include ...

Arachnoiditis is a rare, painful condition characterized by inflammation of the arachnoid mater, one of the membranes covering the central nervous system (comprised of the brain and spinal cord). This ...

Australian researchers are about to launch a human trial to treat spinal cord injury by transplanting cells from the noses of paralysed patients into the damaged area. Griffith University ...

An experimental new therapy is restoring more function for patients with spinal cord injury, without invasive surgery. Anthony Magliari has come a long way in his 15 years of rehabilitation. He ...

Anthony Magliari has come a long way in his 15 years of rehabilitation. He suffered a spinal cord injury during a motorcycle ...

The announcement last week of star junior defensive tackle Tomuhini Topui of Mater Dei High committing to Oregon might invoke nostalgia for USC fans wishing for a return to the old days when top ...

He was taken to an area hospital with swelling of the brain and a spinal cord injury, a spokeswoman said. The crash remains under investigation.