The main function of the spinal cord is to carry nerve signals between your brain and the rest of your body. This includes motor commands and sensory information. The spinal cord also helps coordinate ...

Spinal epidural abscess (SEA) is a rare condition; consequently, the clinical significance of early diagnosis often is overlooked. The challenge with SEA is not its treatment, but achieving early ...

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 ...

The meninges of the brain and spinal cord are three layers of membranes: the dura mater, arachnoid mater, and pia mater. They create a cushion between the brain and the cranium (skull) and the spinal ...

The risks and benefits of regional anesthesia should be assessed individually. Fortunately, severe complications, including spinal cord damage, vertebral cord hematoma, and epidural abscess (infection ...

Martin Oakman, a former prisoner at HMP Littlehey near Huntingdon, died after he contracted MSSA and tested positive for Covid-19.

Carbuncles range in size—some are pea-sized, and some are as large as a golf ball. Carbuncle symptoms include: Some people with a carbuncle also experience symptoms such as: A carbuncle is a type of ...

Ohio State receiver Jeremiah Smith made a one-handed touchdown catch against Iowa, one week after doing so against Michigan State. The NFL is headed across the pond. Here's what you need to know ...

Boil. This is an infection of the hair follicle that goes into the deeper layers of skin. A small pocket of pus (abscess) forms. It’s also known as a furuncle. They often occur in the waist area, ...