Qigong shows promise in reducing chronic back pain in veterans
Chronic pain is widespread in the United States, particularly among military veterans, affecting between 40 to 70% of this population ...
Tag: Spine
Brain scan could predict success of spinal surgery for chronic pain
A 10-minute brain scan can predict the effectiveness of a risky spinal surgery to alleviate intractable pain. The Kobe University ...
Study identifies cellular and molecular roots of individual brain connectivity differences
By integrating diverse data sources, researchers unveil how cellular mechanisms influence individual brain connectivity patterns, bridging molecular detail with large-scale ...
Study links brain proteins to individual differences in functional connectivity
A long-standing goal of neuroscience is to understand how molecules and cellular structures on a microscale give rise to communication ...
Endoscopic spine surgery reduces opioid use and postoperative pain
An emerging type of minimally invasive spine surgery reduces the use of pain medication in patients' recovery compared to those ...
Study shows prognostic value of tissue bridges in cervical spinal cord injury
The prognosis for recovery from a spinal cord injury (SCI) is of great importance for those directly affected and those ...
Researchers uncover two classes of genetic causes for pediatric chordoma
Little is known about the genetics and biology of chordoma, a rare and aggressive bone tumor. Chordomas occur in approximately ...
Flexible electronic device may offer a new approach to the treatment of spinal injuries
A tiny, flexible electronic device that wraps around the spinal cord could represent a new approach to the treatment of ...
The effects of high maternal folate intake on the health outcomes of offspring
In a recent review article published in Nutrients, researchers summarized what is known about the effects of excessive folic acid ...
The link between nutrient status and bone health in young males
In a recent study published in the Journal Nutrients, researchers investigated the effects of vitamin D/iron statuses and calcium intake on ...
