Lifechanging ‘patch’ uses natural body motion to fix herniated discs
This mechanism has shown promise in reversing herniation and preventing further degeneration in a large animal model.
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JJ Shavit
- Nov 9
First-ever spinal cord implant helps patient with Parkinson's disease walk
A pioneering spinal cord stimulation technique has shown promising results in treating the debilitating effects of Parkinson's disease.
JJ Shavit
- Oct 31
Gamechanging hydrogel provides substantial relief for chronic lower back pain
An experimental formulation of a hydrogel can provide substantial relief for chronic low back pain caused by degenerative disc disease
JJ Shavit
- Oct 15
Researchers make major advancements in spinal cord regeneration
Recent discoveries in the lab have highlighted techniques to treat spinal cord damage long after its initial occurrence.
JJ Shavit
- Sep 24
Groundbreaking gene therapy regenerates spinal cord injuries reversing paralysis
The complex tapestry of nerves and cells in the spinal cord holds the secrets to mobility, sensation, and in many ways, freedom.
JJ Shavit
- Sep 5
Single back injection reverses paralysis in patients with severe spinal cord injuries
Northwestern University researchers have developed a new injectable therapy that harnesses “dancing molecules” to reverse paralysis
JJ Shavit
- Aug 24
Hydrogel injection provides substantial relief for lower back pain, study finds
An experimental formulation of a hydrogel can provide substantial relief for chronic low back pain caused by degenerative disc disease
JJ Shavit
- Jun 24
Groundbreaking hydrogel provides substantial relief for lower back pain
An experimental formulation of a hydrogel can provide substantial relief for chronic low back pain caused by degenerative disc disease
JJ Shavit
- Jun 19
Groundbreaking new spinal implant helps paralyzed people walk again
Study has identified the type of neuron that is activated and remodeled by spinal cord stimulation, allowing patients to stand up and walk
JJ Shavit
- Jun 3
Injectable therapy can reverse paralysis and repair severe spinal cord injuries
Researchers have developed a new injectable therapy that harnesses "dancing molecules" to reverse paralysis and repair tissue.
JJ Shavit
- Jun 2
Immune system discovery significantly helps spinal cord injuries heal
The new findings offer important insights into how the immune system responds to spinal-cord injuries and why that changes over time.
JJ Shavit
- May 25
Groundbreaking hydrogel treatment significantly reduces lower back pain
With normal aging, the spine's vertebrae can become dry, thin, cracked, or torn, causing pain or loss of motion.
JJ Shavit
- May 3
New injectable therapy can reverse paralysis and repair spinal cord injuries
Researchers have developed a new injectable therapy that harnesses "dancing molecules" to reverse paralysis and repair spinal cord tissue
JJ Shavit
- Mar 17
Paralyzed people can now walk again thanks to first-ever spinal cord implant
To walk, the brain broadcasts commands through descending pathways that cascade from the brainstem to activate these neurons.
JJ Shavit
- Mar 3
Single injection reverses paralysis in people with spinal cord injuries
Researchers have developed a new injectable therapy to reverse paralysis and repair tissue after severe spinal cord injuries.
JJ Shavit
- Feb 25
Life-altering hydrogel injection substantially relieves lower back pain, study finds
An experimental formulation of a hydrogel, injected in spinal discs, proved safe and effective in substantially relieving chronic back pain
JJ Shavit
- Feb 15
Life-changing spinal cord implant enables paralyzed people to walk again
Study has identified the type of neuron that is activated and remodeled by spinal cord stimulation, allowing patients to stand up and walk.
JJ Shavit
- Feb 2
Single injection reverses paralysis from severe spinal cord injuries
researchers have developed a new injectable therapy that reverse sparalysis and repairs tissue after severe spinal cord injuries.
JJ Shavit
- Feb 1
Brain and nerve stimulation can restore movement after spinal cord injuries
A nerve stimulation therapy is showing promise and may eventually allow people with spinal cord injuries to regain function of their arms.
JJ Shavit
- Jan 15
First-ever spinal cord implant enables paralyzed people to walk again
Study identified the type of neuron that is activated by spinal cord stimulation, allowing patients to stand up, walk and rebuild muscles.
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