Kochi: Every journey has its share of hurdles, but for Sherin Raj from North Paravur, who was diagnosed with congenital ...

Sherin Raj, a 20-year-old from North Paravoor, has bravely pursued her MBBS dreams despite battling congenital kyphoscoliosis ...

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PGI has successfully completed three cervical spine disc replacements, relieving patients suffering from degenerative ...

Two-year-old Bailey was seen by Anderson Moores Veterinary Specialists, in Winchester, after developing a severe haemorrhage within his spinal cord.

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 ...

Mr. B, 68 years old, comes to the oncology clinic for his scheduled appointment. The APN notices that he seems uncomfortable and walks much slower than usual. When asked about the presence of pain ...

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 ...

Physical examination findings correspond to the location of the tumor, degree of cord impingement, and duration of involvement. [3] The APN should palpate the entire spine to determine whether ...

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 ...

Cable companies have long contended with consumers who drop their TV bundles for streaming. But Comcast Corp. and Charter Communications Inc. are also losing subscribers on another front ...