"To counteract neurodegeneration, we need two things—stop neuron death and restore function of surviving neurons," said ...

Researchers at Jilin University (Changchun, China) developed a highly sensitive, rapid, and accurate method for analyzing ...

A neurosurgeon and a neuroscientist discover promising new ways to help people with spinal cord injuries walk again ...

New research suggests that electrical spinal cord stimulation could improve muscle function for patients who have spinal ...

The brain is an amazing organ that controls almost everything we do. It’s like the boss of our body. So let’s break it down ...

A new electrical stimulation therapy for spinal muscle atrophy (SMA) has shown promise in reactivating motor neurons and ...

In a small human trial in SMA patients neurostimulation sessions improved motoneuron function, reduced fatigue, and improved leg muscle strength and walking.

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WEDNESDAY, Feb. 5, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- A new spinal cord implant may help people with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) ...

Three people with a muscle-destroying disease destined to worsen got a little stronger when an implanted device zapped their ...