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… On this page Image What is a spinal cord injury? A spinal cord injury (SCI) is damage … and body functions below the point where the injury happens. Spinal cord injury symptoms The symptoms of spinal …
… or non-traumatic insult, condition or disease. SCI is classified by the spinal level of injury (paraplegia or … for example) or severity of injury (from mild, incomplete to severe and/or complete). The primary functional deficits … SCI research. NINDS funds basic and applied research on normal spinal cord structure and function, mechanisms of …
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Brain Basics
Brain Basics are a collection of educational resources, written at a 6th-8th grade reading level, providing introductory information about the brain, how it works, and its role in behavior and disease. All audiences interested in understanding the basics of the brain may find these primers useful.…
… On this page What are birth disorders of the brain and spinal cord? Birth … brain and spinal cord generally occur during pregnancy and are often present at birth. They are rare and are caused by … Eye problems (e.g., abnormal development of the optic disk, rapid involuntary movement of the eyes, etc.) Weak …
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What is spinal cord infarction?Spinal cord infarction is a stroke within the spinal cord or the arteries that supply it. The spinal cord is the bundle of nerves and nerve fibers that sends and receives signals from the brain. Infarction means death of tissue that happens when blood supply to an area is blocked. In this case, something disrupts blood flow to the spinal cord. Spinal cord infarction can happen anywhere along the spinal cord. It’s…
… the spinal cord. Fluid pressure can then cause cysts to form in the spinal cord, a condition called syringomyelia. …
… Image The brain is the most complex part of the human body. This three-pound … fluid, the brain is the source of all the qualities that define our humanity. It is the crown jewel of the human … healthy brain works, how to keep your brain healthy, and what happens when the brain doesn't work like it should. …
… On this page What are brain and spinal cord tumors? A tumor is a solid mass that … Tumors can form anywhere in the body, including the brain and spinal cord—the bundle of nerves and nerve fibers that sends and receives signals from the brain. The brain and spinal cord make up the central nervous …
… On this page What is central cord syndrome? Central cord syndrome (also known as central … cord syndrome) is the most common form of an “incomplete spinal cord injury”—one in which the spinal cord's ability to … trials are studies that allow us to learn more about disorders and improve care. They can help connect patients …
… What is a spinal cord injury? What are some signs and symptoms of spinal cord injury? How … material is provided for information purposes only and does not necessarily represent endorsement by or an official …