The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has published a list of more than 85 musculoskeletal conditions that can qualify ...

While diagnostic criteria for typical multiple sclerosis (MS) perform well in people ages 18 to 50, differential diagnoses in ...

Neurons collected from brain lesions in MS patients were found to accumulate new genetic mutations faster than healthy nerve ...

Blood tests showed elevated eosinophils, which can be a sign of a parasitic infection, among other things. They searched for ...

In MS, slowly expanding lesions were linked to more myelin loss in brain regions of damage and in normal-appearing brain ...

Lumbar spinal stenosis self-care strategies including regular exercise, posture changes, and adopting healthy habits can help relieve back pain caused by narrowing spaces in the spinal canal. Lumbar ...

What Is a Spinal MRI? A spinal MRI, or magnetic resonance imaging, uses powerful magnets, radio waves, and a computer to make clear, detailed pictures of your spine. The MRI may scan your whole ...

Damage from demyelination can develop in the brain and spinal cord. When a damaged area is visible on a scan, it is known as a lesion. Sometimes, people with MS remain in a stable condition ...

Laboratory tests include a complete blood cell count with differential, an erythrocyte sedimentation rate determination, urinalysis, and a chemistry profile including calcium and liver function ...

Spinal bulbar muscular atrophy (SBMA) causes a loss of motor neurons in the spinal cord and brainstem. It mainly affects facial and swallowing muscles and the muscles in the arms and legs ...

Each year, approximately 18,000 Americans suffer from spinal cord injuries. These injuries can result in devastating loss of mobility, often causing lifelong struggles to regain independence and ...