‘Inoperable’ Eva Tennent gets spinal surgery after review
A fresh review of Eva’s case prompted by BBC coverage led to the operation going ahead last week. Source link
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Spinal cancer: Giving the gift of extra time to terminal patients
The BBC follows health experts treating patients with dangerous cancer that has spread to the spine. Source link
IIT-M researchers develop tool to detect glioblastoma, a malignant tumour of the brain, spinal cord
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT-M) have developed a machine learning-based computational tool to detect malignant tumours in the brain and spinal cord. Called glioblastoma mutiform drivers (GBMDriver), the tool is available publicly online. Glioblastoma is a fast and aggressively growing tumour with limited therapeutic options and a survival rate of … Read more
Spinal injuries: Paralysed motorcyclist learns to walk again
After being paralysed in a motorbike accident, Harold, 79, was determined to defy medical opinion. Source link
Child spinal surgery delay claims are being checked – Sturgeon
Nicola Sturgeon has asked for “external assurance” over claims made by an NHS Lothian surgeon. Source link
Nursing shortages are delaying spinal operations – surgeon
Scots children are now waiting three times longer for their surgery at NHS Lothian, a surgeon says. Source link
Spinal cord stimulation help people with diabetic neuropathy – ET HealthWorld
Minneapolis [US]: Diabetes-related nerve damage, or diabetic neuropathy, can cause discomfort and numbness, most frequently in the hands and feet, according to a new study. Painful diabetic neuropathy affects about 25 per cent of the 37 million Americans who have diabetes. “Diabetic neuropathy often results in poor quality of life, depression, anxiety and impaired sleep, … Read more
Spinal cord stimulation restores arm, hand mobility in stroke patients – ET HealthWorld
New York: US researchers have used a device that stimulates the spinal cord to restore arm and hand mobility in two stroke patients, allowing them to perform daily life activities, such as using a fork to eat a meal. The new therapy, detailed in the journal Nature Medicine, was tested in two stroke patients with … Read more
Finding Meaning and Joy After Spinal Cord Injury
Aug. 26, 2022 – Preethi Srinivasan was an 18-year-old with a bright future in sports and academics. A state-level medalist in swimming, she was also a proficient cricket player and dreamed of representing her native India in cricket. Her academic achievements were equally stellar, and she was enrolled in a 5-year MBA course in Chennai, … Read more
Spinal muscular atrophy: Baby heel prick test ‘could be life-changing’
An Irish mother wants babies tested at birth so those with a rare condition are treated quickly. Source link