Peripheral nerve injury triggers synaptic remodeling. The ganglioside GT1b stabilizes spinal excitatory synapses by ...

A new study suggests that the spinal cord can differentiate types of pain before the brain is even aware of the injury.

Parkinson's disease is a neurodegenerative disorder that is usually diagnosed in its late stage on the basis of clinical ...

Neuroimmune modulation represents a promising treatment strategy that uses vagus nerve stimulation to reduce inflammation in ...

While there is currently no effective treatment for such injuries, researchers around the world are working on developing ATPs to help repair damaged spinal nerves. Although many such therapies ...

A new study indicates that the ... Feb. 5, 2025 — Boosting communication between the spinal nerves and the muscles using the spinal cord stimulation reverses spinal muscle atrophy (SMA ...

Research suggests that better understanding the psychological and neurological components of chronic pain may lead to better treatments.

For example, endocannabinoids might target CB1 receptors in a spinal nerve to relieve pain. Others might bind to a CB2 receptor in your immune cells to signal that your body’s experiencing ...

The convergent inputs to the central projection of the trigeminovascular system, the trigeminal nucleus caudalis and the C1 and C2 regions of the spinal cord, collectively known as the ...

Different tests may be needed to pinpoint the underlying causes, including blood tests, imaging studies, nerve conduction tests, and a spinal tap. Numbness describes the loss of sensation due to ...

Spinal cord compression can lead to loss of sensation, difficulty with motor function, and pain or discomfort. Myelopathy can be diagnosed with imaging studies, including a type called myelography, as ...