Spinal epidural abscess is an infection in the epidural space. Patients typically present with localized back or neck pain (or both) that is accompanied by fever or neurologic symptoms. Magnetic ...

When a two-year-old boy suffered a catastrophic injury that severed the connection between his skull and spine, doctors across Europe told his family there was no hope. His spinal cord was completely ...

R ob Reiner made so many classic movies — the ones we watch over and over, the ones we can’t stop quoting, the ones that soundtrack our lives. That’s why the world is in shock and grief today at the ...

With Spinal Tap II: The End Continues hitting cinemas, now is the perfect moment to revisit its precursor, one of most influential and hilarious comedy films ever made, 1984’s This Is Spinal Tap.

Mobilization Funding is a financial lending platform built for commercial construction subcontractors, manufacturers and small business owners. By aligning repayment schedules with project cash flow, ...

Four decades after their big-screen hit, the rock legends David, Derek and Nigel have reunited for one final (really, truly) concert. By Manohla Dargis When you purchase a ticket for an independently ...

After a spinal cord injury, nearby cells quickly rush to action, forming protective scar tissue around the damaged area to stabilize and protect it. But over time, too much scarring can prevent nerves ...

Protesters tried to force their way into a military recruitment center in Ukraine to demand the release of four young men who they claimed were illegally detained amid the country's increased ...

Noninvasive stimulation helped them regain upper-body function—and the device could be approved later this year. Fourteen years ago, a journalist named Melanie Reid attempted a jump on horseback and ...

A tiny, flexible electronic device that wraps around the spinal cord could represent a new approach to the treatment of spinal injuries, which can cause profound disability and paralysis. A team of ...

Recently, the phrase "active is better than passive" has been published in articles, memes, and thrown around in chat boards as if it's some undeniable truth. But, it is unclear how this myth got ...