Several international studies in animal models have shown that this Nogo-A protein inhibits the regeneration of damaged nerve fibres in the spinal cord following an acute injury. The antibody is ...

The cochlear nerve, also known as part of the vestibulocochlear or auditory nerve, is a sensory nerve responsible for hearing. It travels from the cochlea, a spiral-shaped structure in the inner ear, ...

The ophthalmic nerve is the first branch of the trigeminal nerve, which is also known as the fifth cranial nerve. The ophthalmic nerve supplies sensory innervation to the structures of the eye, ...

The goal is to develop strategies for targeting specific nerve fibers involved in a variety of conditions. The ambitious list includes Crohn’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, traumatic brain ...

Furthermore, a decrease of RNFLT was related to reduced visual function in all peripapillary sectors. Conclusions The main factors for retinal nerve fibre layer thinning are low birth weight and low ...

Lions OC Ben Johnson could be headed to the Bears but there are some issues both sides have with the other. “On the Chicago Bears’ side, there’s no question there are reasons why Ben Johnson ...

For type 1 diabetes, it’s unclear if there are any lifestyle related risk factors. Type 2 diabetes is often lifestyle-related. Lifestyle factors that increase risk include: Women with ...

A multifactorial approach should be used to account for all the factors involved-that is, the internal and external risk factors as well as the inciting event (the injury mechanism). Although such ...

Certain nerves in the hip region can get stuck or pinched. This includes the sciatic nerve, which can get trapped under certain muscles and bones in the back of your hip or the hamstrings.