Health
An expert's guide to avoiding back pain
(HealthDay)—Back pain is a common problem in the United States, but there are ways to protect yourself, an expert says.
Oct 25, 2018
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Surgery
Simple, cost effective treatment following failed back surgery shows promise
Failed back surgery (continued low back and leg pain after surgery) is relatively common. With each reoperation, success, as defined by pain reduction, becomes less likely and most patients do not improve. However, preliminary ...
Oct 12, 2018
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Neuroscience
Two seemingly opposing forces in the brain actually cooperate to enhance memory formation
The brain allows organisms to learn and adapt to their surroundings. It does this by literally changing the connections, or synapses, between neurons, strengthening meaningful patterns of neural activity in order to store ...
Oct 12, 2018
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Arthritis & Rheumatism
Potential treatment could stop knee and spine osteoarthritis, scientists say
Scientists at the Krembil Research Institute have developed a novel therapeutic treatment that has the potential to stop knee and spine osteoarthritis in its tracks.
Oct 4, 2018
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Surgery
Most online reviews for spine surgeons are surgeon-dependent
(HealthDay)—Spine surgeons are more likely to receive favorable online reviews for factors pertaining to outcomes and likeability/character and negative reviews based on ancillary staff interactions and office environment, ...
Aug 7, 2018
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Surgery
Fewer cervical spine injuries seen with motorcycle helmet use
(HealthDay)—Cervical spine injuries occur less frequently among motorcycle crash victims who were wearing a helmet versus those not wearing a helmet at the time of injury, according to a study published in the June issue ...
Aug 6, 2018
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Addiction
How opioids reshape your brain, and what scientists are learning about addiction
None of us has the brain we were born with. Brains grow and adapt. This process, called neuroplasticity, doesn't end when you step out of the classroom. Even habits—reaching for cookies when stressed out, keeping your head ...
Aug 1, 2018
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Neuroscience
Lab identifies new model to study connectivity in the developing brain
In a paper published Tuesday in the journal eLife, Michael Francis, PhD, and colleagues highlight a new role for the protein NRX-1, a synaptic organizer in the nervous system of the nematode C. elegans.
Jul 30, 2018
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Surgery
For spinal fusion surgery patients, taking opioids before surgery is major risk factor for long-term opioid use
Patients taking opioids for at least three months before spinal fusion surgery in the lower spine are much more likely to continue taking opioids one year after surgery , reports a study in Spine .
Jul 26, 2018
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Neuroscience
New software designed for rapid, automated identification of dendritic spines
Is it possible for microscopes to learn a bit about the brain? Even be taught by neuroscientists to reliably recognize parts of brain cells... all on their own? Though it may seem like something straight out of "The Jetsons", ...
Jul 5, 2018
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