There are a handful of anti-epilepsy drugs on the market, and each of them come with their own side effects. It can be difficult for a consumer to keep up with all of the risks associated with specific drugs. Recently, researchers at John Hopkins University found that nearly a fifth of United States neurologists do… Read More
Study Suggests Most Herniated Discs are caused by Avulsion
A study published in Spine was recently awarded the International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine 2013 Prize for Lumbar Spine Research. The study, conducted by researchers at Hanga Hospital in Tamil, Nadu, India, discovered that most herniated discs in the lower spine are a result of avulsion of tissue connecting the spinal… Read More
Study Measures Consciousness with New Tool
Often, a severe brain injury will leave an individual in a state in which it is difficult to tell if the person is conscious. A new study recently set out to develop a novel method of measuring consciousness in patients with brain injuries and/or locked-in syndrome. The researchers in the study, which was published in… Read More
Department of Defense and Veterans Affairs Continue PTSD and TBI Research Efforts
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