Last weekend, President Barack Obama was in Orlando, Florida and issued an executive order asking for additional research efforts for fighting post-traumatic stress disorder and traumatic brain injury, two conditions often associated with current and former soldiers. According to Military News, Obama also discussed the establishment of two consortia with the Department of Defense, the… Read More
Researchers Studying Potential of Deep Brain Stimulation for Spinal Cord Injuries
Every day, new medical techniques are created and tested. Researchers constantly find new ways to treat conditions that affect the brain and spinal cord. One treatment option that is currently being explored for various purposes is deep brain stimulation. Deep brain stimulation, which was first approved by the Food & Drug Administration in 1997, is… Read More
First Neurostimulation Systems Designed for MRI Safety Approved by FDA
The FDA recently approved a neurostimulation system, an implantable system that helps treat chronic back or limb pain by stimulating the spine, which can be worn during a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan. Medtronic, Inc.’s RestoreSensor SureScan is the first and only of its kind to receive the approval, according to a Medtronic press release…. Read More
More than 25 Percent of Cerebral Palsy Patients are in Pain, Study Finds
A recent study in the journal Pediatrics found that more than 25 percent of adolescents with cerebral palsy experience moderate to severe chronic pain that can be debilitating, according to Disability Scoop. Often, the researchers say, the pain goes unnoticed and unknown by physicians. The most common ailments that cause pain in cerebral palsy patients… Read More
New Study Suggests Cocoa Might Improve Brain Function
Throughout the years, many researchers have studied the effects of cocoa on brain function, with their research suggesting that cocoa may reduce the risk of cognitive decline as people age. A new study published in the latest issue of Neurology adds to this research, finding that cocoa increases blood flow to the brain. Blood flow… Read More
Immune Function Restored in Mice with SCI
A new study published in The Journal of Neuroscience reveals that immune function in mice with spinal cord injury (SCI) can be restored. A group of researchers from The Center for Brain and Spinal Cord Repair at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center found that weakened immune function can be caused by a condition… Read More