Spinal cord compression (SCC) occurs in 5% to 30% of the oncology population and affects patient function, comfort, and general quality of life. Patients with lung cancer, breast cancer, prostate ...

Mangaluru: A team of doctors from the SDM Multispecialty Hospital, Ujire, performed full endoscopic intra-dural spinal tumor removal surgery and dural repair. Dr. Mahesha K (spine surgeon), Dr ...

MRI revealed a spinal tumor with high intensity on T1-weighted imaging (T1WI) and iso-intensity on T2WI in the right L2/3 intervertebral foramen. The tumor exhibited heterogeneous enhancement on ...

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted two 510(k) clearances for implants which restore the integrity of the spine in tumor and infection cases. According to the FDA documents, the ...

MRI revealed a spinal tumor with high intensity on T1-weighted imaging (T1WI) and iso-intensity on T2WI in the right L2/3 intervertebral foramen. The tumor exhibited heterogeneous enhancement on ...

It is used to diagnose neurological conditions such as a brain tumor, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis (MS), and spinal muscular atrophy. The Neurological and Cognitive Examination Primary ...

Jan. 28, 2025 — A new study shows that asymptomatic brain metastasis is more common in stage 4 breast cancer patients than previously believed. The study suggests that doctors may need to ...

With advancements in medical treatments around the world, childbirth no longer has to mean enduring overwhelming pain, thanks to epidural analgesia. An epidural is a form of pain relief that ...

Mechtler LL, Nandigam K: Spinal cord tumors: new views and future directions. Neurol Clin 2013; 31: 241–68 CrossRef MEDLINE 2. Samartzis D, Gillis CC, Shih P, O‘Toole JE, Fessler RG ...

Thickening of a ligament in the back and bulging discs may also cause spinal stenosis. Other causes of spinal stenosis include trauma, tumors, and infections. Factors that may increase a person's risk ...

A doctor explained to reporters that a necessary procedure was performed to take out the knife lodged into the actor’s body, at the same time, addressed a “spinal fluid leak" caused by the injury ...