The polymer, called polyethylene glycol or PEG, works by "fusing" the membranes of damaged nerve cells, and it can be applied up to eight hours after the injury without adversely affecting the patient ...
refers to any injury to the spinal cord that is caused by trauma instead of disease. Depending on where the spinal cord and nerve roots are damaged, the symptoms can vary widely, from pain to ...
EPFL and CHUV researchers have pioneered a new method using deep brain stimulation in the lateral hypothalamus to enhance motor recovery in spinal cord injury patients, leading to significant ...
After a spinal cord injury, nearby cells quickly rush to action ... But over time, too much scarring can prevent nerves from regenerating, impeding ...
"Our next endeavor will be to understand how we can deploy netrin1 to rebuild circuitry in patients with nerve damage or injured spinal cords." While the team will continue to explore how these ...