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Exoscope Tied to Better Outcomes in Spinal Neurosurgery
FRIDAY, Feb. 9, 2024 – Use of an exoscope for spinal neurosurgery is associated with superior intraoperative outcomes versus use of the operative microscope, according to a study published online...
Elon Musk Says First Human Has Received Neuralink Brain Implant
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 31, 2024 – Elon Musk, co-founder of Neuralink, said this week that the company placed the first brain implant in a human over the weekend. In a statement posted on X, the platform ...
New Clues To Origins of Lower Back Pain
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 3, 2024 – Some people might be prone to low back pain because of specific cells contained in their spinal disks, a new study suggests. The research could explain why only certain...
Spinal Cord Injury Triggers Muscle Wasting, Study Finds
FRIDAY, Dec. 22, 2023 – A spinal cord injury can trigger muscle wasting in patients, causing them to drop more weight and muscle mass than can be explained solely by their paralysis, a new study in...
Opioid Use Down With Erector Spinae Plane Blocks in Lumbar Laminectomy
THURSDAY, Nov. 9, 2023 – For patients undergoing open lumbar laminectomy, ultrasound-guided bilateral erector spinae plane blocks (ESPBs) combined with multimodal analgesia reduce opioid...
In Mice, Gene Therapy Helps Restore Movement After Spinal Cord Injury
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 27, 2023 – Gene therapy has restored mobility in mice with completely severed spinal cords, researchers report. The mice regained the ability to walk, with gait patterns resembling...
New U.S. Rule Mandates Easy Access to Airplane Bathrooms by People Using Wheelchairs
THURSDAY, July 27, 2023 – Airlines will now be required to make bathrooms on their planes more accessible for the disabled, the U.S. Department of Transportation announced Wednesday. The new rule,...
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