In order to understand brain diseases, neuroscientists try to untangle the intricate nerve fiber labyrinth of our brain.

A recent University of Michigan study in mice adds to the evidence regarding a specific protein inside of the nerves, called Sarm1, that appears to be essential for their regeneration.

In Grey's Anatomy, relationships develop and break constantly. However, in real life, most of the cast have stable marriages, unlike the drama that their characters experience every episode. Trump ...

Currently, the evaluation of peripheral nerve disorders depends on clinical examination, supplemented by electrophysiological studies. These approaches provide general information on the distribution ...

The phrenic nerve controls the diaphragm, the dome-shaped muscle that is primarily responsible for breathing. Contraction of the diaphragm expands the lungs and draws air into them. The phrenic nerve ...

A peripheral nerve block is a procedure done by an anesthesiologist to provide postoperative pain relief for people having knee replacement surgery. The anesthesiologist (a doctor specializing in pain ...

[Warning: The following post contains spoilers for Grey’s Anatomy Season 22 Episode 3, “Between Two Lungs.”] The saga of Teddy Altman (Kim Raver) and Owen Hunt (Kevin McKidd) has been going on for ...

How Does an Epidural Work? You may have heard of the epidural – the pain-relieving anesthesia that some pregnant women get when they’re giving birth. But it has other uses, too. This procedure isn’t ...

1 Dept. of Clinical Neurophysiology, St Vincent’s University Hospital, Dublin 2 Dept. of Neurology, St Vincent’s University Hospital, Dublin Background Acquired neuromyotonia (Isaac’s syndrome) is a ...

Neuropathy in the hands can cause tingling, burning, and weakness. A healthcare provider may order diagnostic testing to identify the cause. Treatments like medication, therapy, or surgery can help ...

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