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research and new treatments With SCI, damage isn't limited to nerves at the injury site. The ... nerve and muscle control in the body Using new medicines, procedures, or surgery to treat ... 41203;research for spinal cord injury;research for SCI

vessels in the brain and spinal cord Issues with the pituitary gland, such as prolactinomas ... spinal cord and spine Issues with nerves, like carpal tunnel or trapped ulnar nerve Problems with ... neurological surgery;neurosurgery;p00796

type of surgery that treats problems of the brain and nerves. Endovascular neurosurgery is a ... to treat spinal problems. These include fractures, tumors, compressed nerves, and other conditions ... neurosurgery;radiology;catheters;spinal cord;minimally invasive;39

*Spinal Cord Anatomy ... . All of this leads to the spinal canal becoming narrow. The spinal cord and nerve roots then become ... health of your spine and the spinal cord nerves within it. Car crash injuries may be reduced by ... 89;spinal cord, central nervous system;nerve signals;cerebrospinal fluid;meninges

consists of the brain and spinal cord. Peripheral nervous system. This consists of the peripheral ... nerves and the autonomic nerves. The main organs of the nervous system include: Brain ... nervous system;nervous system disorder;nervous system symptom;nervous system physician;p00799

*Spinal Cord Tumor ... . The spinal cord is a long bundle of nerves that goes from your brain to your lower back. It's covered ... tumor can cause problems, like pain and discomfort, because it pushes on the spinal cord or nerves. A ... spinal cord tumor;53

information from the skin, bones, muscles, and organs back to the brain. An acute spinal cord injury ... dye is injected into the spinal fluid. X-rays are then taken of the spinal cord and nerves. The dye ... acute spinal cord injury;quadriplegia;paraplegia;spinal cord contusion;spinal cord transection;p02590

ligaments and muscles, which keep the spine stable. The spinal cord runs within the spine. Spinal ... connect with nerves all over the body. The spinal cord is also protected by the meninges. This is a 3

, our emotions, our senses, and our movements. The brain, nerves, and spinal cord are all members of ... , nerves and spinal cord are all members of this important process. How much do you know about the ... nervous system; central nervous system; brain; spinal cord; nerves;

Brain Tumors: Your Healthcare Team and Common Terms ... *Brain Tumors Team Common Terms ... means dead tissue. Nervous system.  This is the brain and spinal cord, and the nerves ... diagnoses and treats diseases of the nervous system, including the brain and spinal cord. Neuro ... 83350;Brain Tumors: Team Members and Commons Terms;common terms, brain tumors;healthcare team, brain tumors

inflammation can harm the spinal cord and brain. It can also stop your nerve cells from working the way ... the brain and spinal cord. Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML) is also caused by a virus

just below the kneecap. That causes a signal to travel along a nerve to your spinal cord. There a ... located in the spinal cord. But some are in the motor centers of your brain. They work to protect your ... 562;reflexes;reaction and reflexes;brain and reflexes

. Nerves carry messages between the bladder and the spinal cord and brain. The messages tell the bladder ... bladder, the nerves that carry messages back and forth between the bladder and the spinal cord and brain

spinal cord is a bundle of nerves that carries messages between the brain and the rest of the body ... healthcare provider will ask about your health history and how the injury occurred. A spinal cord injury can

*Neuronal and Mixed Neuronal Glial Tumors ... the brain or spinal cord. Together, your brain and spinal cord make up your central nervous system ... problems by pressing against surrounding brain tissue. Your brain and spinal cord contain many neurons ... Neuronal and Mixed Neuronal-Glial Tumors;560

degeneration of nerve cells in the spinal cord and brain. It is often referred to as Lou Gehrig ... degeneration of nerve cells in the spinal cord and brain. ALS affects voluntary control of arms and

*NCS and EMG Tests ... Nerve conduction studies (NCS) and electromyography (EMG) are tests that measure muscle and ... (NCS) and electromyography (EMG) are tests that measure muscle and nerve function. In most cases ... 83306;EMG and NCS tests;EMG;NCS;electromyography;electromyogram;nerve conduction study

The nervous system is made up of the brain, spinal cord, and nerves. These parts work ... cord make up the central nervous system. The nerves outside the brain and spinal cord make up the

muscles and nerves of the urinary system work together to hold urine in the bladder and then release it ... at the right time. Nerves carry messages from the bladder to the brain. And they carry messages from

is seen when the nerve injury is in the brain or the spinal cord. A reflex bowel problem is also ... leakage or incontinence. Nerve damage may be due to a brain or spinal injury or a health condition