Causes of Spina Bifida: Learning About Neural Tube Defects
The exact causes of Spina Bifida are not known, but there are many theories. Learn about what scientists think causes Spina Bifida during fetal …
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Cure for Spina Bifida: Treating Neural Tube Defects
There is no cure for Spina Bifida, but there are many treatments available that can help ease the symptoms and help people with Spina Bifida live …
Continue ReadingEffects of Spina Bifida in Children
The effects of Spina Bifida in children can cause problems for a number of body systems. Find out how children’s lives are affected by the …
Continue ReadingComplications of Spinal Cord Injury
Complications of spinal cord injury are wide-ranging and potentially fatal, due to the injured person’s loss of muscle function and sensation.
Continue ReadingCurrent and Experimental Treatment for Spinal Cord Injury
Current treatment for spinal cord injury is limited, but in the future it may be possible to protect against damage or regenerate nerve tissue.
Continue ReadingHuman Nose Cells used to Treat Spinal Cord Injury
Recently scientists announced they had been able to use cells obtained from the human nose to successfully treat spinal cord injuries in rats.
Continue ReadingMinor and Major Spinal Cord Injuries
Major and minor spinal cord injuries tend to have very difficult causes, and equally different consequences.
Continue ReadingFacts about ACL Injuries
Ligaments in the body are only meant to stretch so far before they tear. While ACL injuries are most common in people who play sports there are also …
Continue ReadingSpina Bifida Occulta: The Hidden Spina Bifida
Spina Bifida occulta is one of the most common birth defects, yet many misunderstand the implications of a diagnosis. Find out how Spina Bifida …
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