spinal

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In Boston, Marybeth Oskowski turned to acupuncture as part of a treatment plan for her terrier mix, Maddie, following a spinal injury.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026

This signal informs the spinal cord and brain that scratching has provided enough relief.

From Science Daily • May 10, 2026

Gillian, Clive and their families are part of research into the condition at Addenbrooke's Hospital and Clive and his daughter Evans have signed up to have their brains and spinal cords donated for research.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

The “Criminal Minds” star also underwent multiple spinal surgeries to manage cauda equina syndrome, a rare condition in which nerve bundle in the lumbar or sacral spine are compressed or not functioning properly.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

The paralysis was accompanied by destruction of the nerve sheaths and by degeneration of the cells of the anterior horns of the spinal cord.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson