Spinal meningitis is the inflammation of tissues, called the meninges, that surround and protect the brain and spinal cord. It usually stems from an infection, leading to symptoms such as a stiff neck ...

In place of the four dropped paints, the truck gets two new colors, Cypress Gray and Riptide Blue Metallic. Here’s a closer look at the Cypress Gray option. Cypress Gray is designated by color ...

If the hair styles of your youth leaned heavily on string barrettes, first-generation scrunchies and headbands with venomous teeth, you probably have some gray hair by now. Join the club.

Inceptiv is a small device, implanted in the lower torso with leads to the spinal cord, that provides responsive counter-stimulation to relieve chronic pain. The device was approved by the FDA in ...

An evidence review on the diagnosis and treatment of tethered spinal cord, a rare condition affecting the nervous system, found that, while surgery could be a good option for symptomatic patients ...

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 ...

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 ...

Early diagnosis and treatment are vital for improving a person’s outlook. A spinal cord abscess involves a buildup of pus in the spine. This can occur when bacteria enter the spine and lead to ...

I dare you to try it. It's HARD. In Episode 607, Dr. Derek Shepherd encounters the "perfect" tumor. Not only has the tumor grown INSIDE the spinal cord, it has reached such complexity that it has ...