A spinal cord injury increases a person’s risk for a range of chronic health problems Patients are more likely to have high blood pressure, elevated cholesterol, stroke, heart disease, diabetes, and ...

People who've suffered spinal cord injuries are more likely to develop an array of chronic health problems, Mass General Brigham researchers reported. File Photo by Laura Cavanaugh/UPI A spinal cord ...

As spine leaders look ahead to 2026, enthusiasm around regenerative medicine and neuromodulation continues to build. But much of the conversation still flattens a field that is far more complex than ...

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Key Takeaways Seniors have a tougher time recovering from a spinal cord injuryTheir neurological recovery is the same as younger folks’But their functional recovery lags, possibly because of other age ...

UCSF Medical Center has opened the new UCSF Spine Center, which brings together specialists with expertise in treating adult and pediatric spinal disorders. “One of the Center’s defining strengths is ...

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A new study by investigators from Mass General Brigham shows that patients with traumatic spinal cord injuries (TSCI) are at a higher risk of developing a myriad of chronic health problems, regardless ...