A spinal tap is commonly used to diagnose potentially life-threatening infections of the central nervous system. Diagnosing meningitis (inflammation of the membranes around the brain and spinal cord) ...

Routine blood samples, such as those taken daily at any hospital and tracked over time, could help predict the severity of an injury and even provide insights into mortality after spinal cord damage, ...

A new implant can help spinal cord injury patients with blood pressure problems The implant can dampen impulses that cause blood pressure to drop or spike The device can help prevent fainting, heart ...