We developed an ultra-thin implant designed to sit directly on the spinal cord, precisely positioned over the injury site in ...

Researchers at UC San Francisco have achieved a remarkable breakthrough in brain-computer interface (BCI) technology, enabling individuals with paralysis to control robotic devices through thought ...

THURSDAY, April 3, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- An experimental blood test might be able to help doctors predict whether someone will recover their mobility following a spinal cord injury.

While DBS has been widely used to treat conditions like Parkinson’s disease and essential tremor, its application in paralysis recovery is novel. The lateral hypothalamus was not previously ...

Recovery and Treatment For GBS. While GBS can cause life-threatening paralysis, it is generally temporary and treatable with proper medical care.

While this is just the beginning, the results hint at a future where stem cell therapies could restore lost functions following spinal injuries, providing a new path for paralysis recovery.

People with Ramsay Hunt syndrome, in addition to the paralysis, will usually develop a painful rash inside the ear (which can extend to face, neck, mouth or throat) but not always.