A new study suggests the vagus nerve may be one of the heart’s most important defenders against aging. Researchers found that ...

Objective This is an anatomical study of C4 and C5 roots for nerve transfers in upper brachial plexus injuries, with surgical technique demonstration. Methods Fifteen brachial plexuses from both male ...

We describe an unusual case of a woman in her 30s who had recently undergone Roux-en-Y gastric bypass and presented to the emergency department with a 6-week history of intractable nausea and vomiting ...

Muscle relaxers help reduce muscle stiffness and pain from conditions like cerebral palsy and lower back pain. There are two main types of muscle relaxers: antispastics and antispasmodics. Muscle ...

Chronic sciatica involves symptoms of leg pain, numbness, and weakness that last 12 months or longer. Severe cases of sciatica may need surgery to relieve symptoms. At-home treatments for sciatica ...

A pinched nerve in your neck, also known as cervical radiculopathy, can cause pain, weakness, numbness, and limited motion, according to Cleveland Clinic. Your neck contains your cervical spine, which ...

As people get older, many notice that their bodies don’t feel as strong as they once did. Climbing stairs might become harder, getting out of a chair may take more effort, and everyday tasks can start ...

1 Department of Neurology A and Neuropsychology, Hospital of Specialties, Ibn Sina University Hospital, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy of Rabat, Mohammed V University, Rabat, Morocco. 2 Department ...

In clinical trials, almost 500 depression patients who were resistant to current treatments were given therapy that stimulated their vagus nerve. The majority of these patients had such serious ...

HSS is the #1 orthopedic hospital in the U.S. and a national leader in rheumatology. This content was created by our physicians and experts. By Dan A. Zlotolow, MD, FAOA Families of children with ...