Spinal cord

Spinal Compression Fracture CAUSES These kinds of fractures happen when force is applied to a length of the spine. They are often caused by a sudden, wrenching move, injury, or fall. RISK FACTORS SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS The main symptom is pain in the back. This pain may spread to the abdomen, the buttocks, and down the leg into the foot. DIAGNOSIS To diagnose a spinal compression fracture, your health care provider will: Do a physical exam. Ask about your symptoms and what happened…

In just the past one hundred years, the world has gone from new weaponry for the world wars such as tanks and other firearms. To nowadays, having robots replace human jobs and other machines replace such human ingenuity. With the increase in human reliance on technology, we have been using robotics which is a branch of engineering and science, to further our efficiency on certain tasks such as the manufacturing of goods. However while these robots are already influencing the manufacturing world…

are signed before they can be used for research. If the parent does not donate them they will be destroyed. Stem cell research can be done without the need of embryos. There are many stem cell alternatives for example: adult stem cells and umbilical cord stem cells. Embryonic stem cells have the highest potential to cure diseases due to their regenerative properties. Another opposing view point is that it is too costly. Government is already in a ginormous debt but most of the funding will not…

improvement by giving her a little strength in her legs. After seeing the effect, Shirley was ready to get her second operation. Following the second treatment, they used umbilical cord stem cells and injected those into her spine. This showed a little more improvement, after a week of letting the stem cells settle into her spinal cord. When this happened a miracle soon became relevant and Shirley, who had previously lost her ability to walk, was now able to stand up and walk independently again…

Spondylolisthesis can be treated in various options. However, this could also be a painful process to endure. Most common remedy is over-the-counter medications. Tylenol or NSAIDS can reduce the inflammation around the spinal area or nerve site (Ullrich, 1). (Ullrich, 1). Injections are also another type of treatment options available (Ullrich, 1). Epidural steroid injections are typically the selection frequently administered. These injections consist of Lidocaine and steroids injected into…

fibrosus surrounding the nucleus pulposus and the spinal nerves safely exiting through the neural foramina. In the herniated disc it looks like the annulus fibrosus has been ruptured in its weak spot and the nucleus pulposus has escaped and compressed a spinal nerve. Several types of tissues were involved in this injury. The first one is the tissue that intervertebral discs are made of: fibrocartilage. Second will be the tissue that makes up the spinal cord and anything related to it:…

Hearing the words “stem cell research” can yield thoughts of mad scientists, aborted embryos, “playing God” and unethical medicinal practice, those however are not factual assumptions. These ideas have been pumped into our heads by negative and selective news outlets that only expose us to the nitty-gritty bits about this euphoric, and potentially life-saving, new science. So what is all the fuss really about? Stem cells. These cells specialize in conjoining to form a certain part of the body,…

The Birth of Jaime and Autumn It was a bitter cold winter day in January 1999 when I arrived at the hospital to be induced. Nine months prior to this day I found out that I was pregnant with twins. When twins are in utero they are known as baby “A” and baby “B”. On that day I felt the same feelings that I was feeling on this day in January. I was scared, excited, nervous and happy all at the same time. My mom was by my side every step of the way and was excited to be going through this…

Ethical Examination Overall, there is divergence in the opinions of the public, researchers, and politicians in regards to the ethics of embryonic stem cell research and the responsibility of policies in setting restrictions for what is legal and what is funded in this research. As already stated in this paper, the debate does not simple end with a simple explanation. Within the two sides of this debate there are six different ethical positions that are generally recognized. One, all utilization…

Umbilical cord blood is rapidly becoming a blood source of interest to the medical world. Like bone marrow, umbilical cord blood, or UCB, has been declared to hold a desirable supply of hematopoietic stem cells. Hematopoietic stem cells, or HSCs, are multipotent cells in the body that, upon being stimulated by specific growth factors, will differentiate into mature, functional cells. When looking at the use of UCB, it is important to determine the method of extraction, what this specific…