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Paralysis is the loss of muscle function in part of your body. It happens when something goes wrong with the way messages pass between your brain and muscles. Paralysis can be complete or partial. It can occur on one or both sides of your body. It can also occur in just one area, or it can be widespread. Paralysis of the lower half of your body, including both legs, is called paraplegia. Paralysis of the arms and legs is quadriplegia.

Targeted approach of immunotherapy improves sepsis outcomes

Immunotherapy for sepsis is effective when doctors tailor the treatment precisely to the patient's immune system condition.

8 Dec 2025

Study reveals how viral social interactions shape resistance to antivirals

Interactions among viruses can help them succeed inside their hosts or impart vulnerabilities that make them easier to treat. Scientists are learning the ways viruses mingle inside the cells they infect, as well as the consequences of their socializing.

5 Dec 2025

They need a ventilator to stay alive. Getting one can be a nightmare.

On vacation in Mexico last year, Michael DiPlacido passed out twice while scuba diving and again in his hotel. Back in St. Louis, doctors diagnosed him with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS, an incurable disease that often requires mechanical ventilation.

2 Dec 2025

UTHealth Houston researchers receive NIH grant for fetoscopic spina bifida repair study

A five-year, $2.8 million grant was awarded to researchers at UTHealth Houston by the National Institutes of Health to evaluate the long-term effects on patients enrolled in the "Cryopreserved Human Umbilical Cord as a Meningeal Patch in Fetoscopic Spina Bifida Repair" trial.

1 Dec 2025

Analysis reveals overutilization of imaging in Bell's palsy

This study analyzes how imaging is used to diagnose and manage Bell's palsy, a condition that causes sudden weakness in the muscles on one side of the face, usually temporarily.

14 Nov 2025

Fruit flies illuminate the role of Alzheimer's disease risk genes

Scientists have identified hundreds of genes that may increase the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease but the roles these genes play in the brain are poorly understood.

29 Oct 2025

Harnessing bioinformatics to fast-track the discovery of spinal cord injury drug

Spinal cord injury (SCI) remains a major unmet medical challenge, often resulting in permanent paralysis and disability with no effective treatments.

29 Oct 2025

PAHO celebrates over three decades without polio in the Americas

World Polio Day (October 24), the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) celebrates over three decades without wild poliovirus cases in the Americas.

23 Oct 2025

Epidural stimulation and physical rehabilitation can enhance recovery in spinal cord injury patients

Spinal cord injury (SCI) causes paralysis in roughly one million people worldwide, with incident cases rising yearly.

21 Oct 2025

Study: Polio vaccination efforts must not wane

October 24 marks World Polio Day. The vaccination against poliomyelitis is considered one of the greatest achievements in preventive medicine.

21 Oct 2025

Tailored deep brain stimulation offers new hope for hard-to-treat epilepsy

Doctors and researchers at the University of Pittsburgh and UPMC have developed a new treatment for epilepsy patients who don't respond to medication and aren't candidates for surgery. Their approach, published today in Nature Communications, uses deep brain stimulation (DBS) that is tailored to each patient's unique brain wiring.

21 Oct 2025

Botched Botox: Study uncovers severe malpractice behind botulism cluster

A rapid investigation in North East England uncovered 25 cases of iatrogenic botulism linked to cosmetic injections using unlicensed, highly potent botulinum products. The study exposes critical safety failures in practitioner conduct and highlights urgent regulatory gaps in the booming cosmetic injectables industry.

13 Oct 2025

New drug candidates show promise for restoring myelin in MS

Multiple sclerosis, or MS, is a chronic autoimmune disease affecting more than 2.9 million people worldwide.

8 Oct 2025

The neurological complexity of Mamba snake venoms uncovered

A breakthrough study at The University of Queensland has discovered a hidden dangerous feature in the Black Mamba one of the most venomous snakes in the world.

30 Sep 2025

New neuro-sensing technique captures brainwaves from within veins

Researchers at The University of Osaka have developed a groundbreaking, minimally invasive method for recording brain activity through blood vessels. This technique could potentially transform the diagnosis and treatment of neurological conditions like epilepsy and paving the way for advanced brain-computer interfaces.

22 Sep 2025

Florida chickens help scientists forecast West Nile virus outbreaks

A new study has significant bearing on the hackneyed joke about chickens and their numerous reasons for crossing roads.

17 Sep 2025

Stem cell therapy restores brain function after stroke

Stem cell transplantation can reverse stroke damage, researchers at the University of Zurich report. Its beneficial effects include regeneration of neurons and restoration of motor functions, marking a milestone in the treatment of brain disorders.

16 Sep 2025

GABA identified as key blocker of neural repair in spinal cord injury

Spinal cord injuries caused by external trauma, such as traffic accidents or falls, often lead to the permanent loss of motor and sensory functions.

10 Sep 2025

New clinical trial to test sensory-enabled neural prostheses for upper limb amputees

Technology developed at Case Western Reserve University can restore a sense of touch that makes a prosthetic hand feel like a part of one's own body instead of feeling artificial and disconnected.

5 Sep 2025

Can honey protect your brain? Study reviews its potential against Alzheimer's

This review examined 27 preclinical studies on honey and Alzheimer’s disease, showing honey’s bioactive compounds counter oxidative stress, inflammation, and amyloid buildup. Despite promising lab results, no human trials exist, underscoring the need for clinical research.

1 Sep 2025