Spinal cord compression (SCC) occurs in 5% to 30% of the oncology population and affects patient function, comfort, and general quality of life. Patients with lung cancer, breast cancer ...

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 ...

Cervical myelopathy is a condition that happens when the spinal cord in the neck is compressed or squeezed. There are many things that can cause this, but one of the most common is cervical ...

First-in-human study of epidural spinal cord stimulation in individuals with spinal muscular atrophy. Nature Medicine , 2025; DOI: 10.1038/s41591-024-03484-8 Cite This Page : ...

This delay contributed to the late diagnosis of BI and C1–C2 spinal cord compression. The patient presented with progressive torticollis, developmental regression and spasticity, aligning with Group A ...

What is lumbar spinal stenosis? Lumbar spinal stenosis is a narrowing of the spinal canal in the lower back (lumbar spine). The spinal canal houses the spinal cord and nerves. The narrowing caused by ...

A fundraiser has now been set up by Anna Godfrey to help Lucas with medical costs, therapy and other expenses which may be ...

If the vertebral column in this region narrows, it can put pressure on the spinal cord and cause neurological problems. The vertebral canal in the neck can narrow over time due to age-related changes, ...

Spinal cord injury (SCI) is a traumatic event that can lead to neurodegeneration ... A suspension silver sphere electrode as an anode was placed in the hindlimb representation of the motor cortex, ...

The thought of your baby being ‘strangled’ by the umbilical cord can cause so much worry. Fortunately, a normal, healthy umbilical cord is protected from blood vessel compression. Babies receive ...