Spinal cord compression (SCC) occurs in 5% to 30% of the oncology population and affects patient function, comfort, and general quality of life. Patients with lung cancer, breast cancer ...

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Spinal cord injury leads to loss of innervation of skeletal muscle, decreased motor function, and significantly reduced load on skeletal muscle, resulting in atrophy. Factors such as braking, hormone ...

Lumbar segments 3–5 of the spinal cord were obtained and postfixed with the same fixative ... After rinsing in PBS for 5 min twice, the sections were hybridized with 0.5 mg/ml DIG-labeled sense and ...

It can also be the site of a disc herniation or a spine disorder called spondylolisthesis. The spinal column is the structure that allows you to stand upright. It also helps you twist, bend, and ...

Objective Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is the most common compressive focal mononeuropathy, and the increased incidence in postmenopausal and pregnant women suggests its association with oestrogen.