There is at present no quick, reliable, and evidence-based way of evaluating the extent of nerve damage and need for surgical ...

Scientists have turned an old idea on its head. A new paper reports that stretches of so-called “junk DNA” can help injured ...

Scientists discovered that certain blood proteins linked to brain injury and inflammation strongly correlate with early signs ...

This study found that, in rats, acute nerve injuries that may recover can be distinguished from those that are unlikely to recover based on the response to intraoperative electrical nerve stimulation ...

Nerve damage affects millions of people worldwide, creating symptoms ranging from mild tingling to severe pain and loss of function. While conventional treatments often focus on managing symptoms, ...

Timed release of therapeutic molecules from a soft nanofiber-hydrogel implant supports nerve regrowth and circuit repair ...

This article is based on a poster originally authored by Anna-Mari Kärkkäinen, Riikka Immonen, Leena Rauhala, Artem Shatillo, and Susanne Bäck. Animal models are critical in improving our ...

In the immediate aftermath of a car accident, your adrenaline levels surge as your body goes into fight-or-flight mode. This rush of adrenaline often masks injuries, preventing you from feeling ...

Since 2010, airlines have filed thousands of reports with the Federal Aviation Administration warning toxic fumes are seeping ...

Researchers pursued this study to evaluate the predictive potential of a response to intraoperative electrical stimulation in injured nerves. As electrical stimulators are readily available in clinics ...