All articles tagged with #nerve damage
Originally Published 7 days ago — by HuffPost
Sleeping curled in the 'T. rex position' can cause nerve compression, leading to numbness, tingling, and potential lasting nerve damage; changing sleep posture and using supportive barriers can help prevent these issues.
Originally Published 18 days ago — by SciTechDaily
Research from McGill University shows that nerve injuries can cause widespread immune changes throughout the body, with different responses observed between males and females, potentially influencing chronic pain and other health issues.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Times of India
Vitamin B12 deficiency can cause symptoms like persistent fatigue, numbness, memory issues, mood changes, and pale skin. Recognizing these signs early is important to prevent long-term nerve and cognitive damage, and testing is recommended if multiple symptoms are present.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Slate
A man in his 50s questions whether his teenage dry humping could have damaged his penile nerves, but experts suggest age-related sensation decline and masturbation style are more likely causes. The article also offers advice for couples dealing with depression-related sexual issues and clarifies that using sex toys like Fleshlights is not cheating, emphasizing communication and understanding in relationships.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Page Six
Britney Spears shared and then deleted an Instagram video contemplating butt injections while frolicking in the ocean without a bikini. She also posted about suffering nerve damage from her conservatorship, which ended in 2021, and mentioned the difficulty of forgiving her parents. Additionally, Spears revealed she recently broke her foot during an altercation with her boyfriend but claimed it healed without medical attention.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by ScienceAlert
Scientists have discovered that blocking the protein Mdm2 could prevent nerve damage associated with Alzheimer's disease. In experiments on mice, inhibiting Mdm2 halted the destruction of dendritic spines and synapses caused by amyloid-beta, a substance linked to Alzheimer's. While it's still early in the research, this finding offers a potential new avenue for slowing down the progression of Alzheimer's and suggests that targeting Mdm2 could be a promising approach for intervention.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Times of India
Vitamin B12 deficiency can cause a range of unusual symptoms beyond fatigue, including tingling sensations, memory problems, depression, vision changes, mouth ulcers, muscle weakness, heart palpitations, hair and nail changes, tinnitus, balance problems, and reproductive issues, highlighting the importance of recognizing and addressing this condition promptly.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by ScienceAlert
A new study led by researchers from Massachusetts Eye and Ear has provided evidence that tinnitus, the phantom noise experienced by one in ten adults, is generated by hyperactive nerves in the nervous system. The study found an association between chronic tinnitus and cochlear neural degeneration, suggesting that tinnitus sustainability may depend on the degree of peripheral neural damage. The researchers hope their findings will lead to further investigation into therapies that encourage auditory nerve repair and ultimately silence tinnitus.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Neuroscience News
Elevated levels of neurofilament light chain (NfL) in the blood of multiple sclerosis (MS) patients could indicate worsening disability within the next one to two years, according to a study. The research, which analyzed data from nearly 1,900 MS patients over a decade, found that high NfL levels were associated with a significant risk of disability progression, with or without relapse. These findings highlight the importance of NfL as an early biomarker for nerve damage and could lead to preemptive treatments for MS.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by SciTechDaily
Scientists at Stanford University School of Medicine and Sanford Burnham Prebys have discovered a new approach to accelerate recovery from peripheral nerve injury by targeting an enzyme associated with aging. Inhibiting this enzyme in a mouse model promoted the regeneration of motor nerves and formation of neuromuscular synapses, leading to faster recovery of strength. The enzyme, called 15-hydroxyprostaglandin dehydrogenase (15-PGDH), degrades a compound called prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) that is crucial for muscle regeneration. Inhibiting 15-PGDH could be a potential treatment for nerve damage and muscle wasting disorders.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Insider
A young man in Texas was diagnosed with leprosy after experiencing circular red patches on his body and claw-like hand deformity. Leprosy, a rare disease that affects about 150 people annually in the US, is still stigmatized globally. It is caused by a bacterial infection and can lead to nerve damage if left untreated. However, leprosy is curable, and early treatment can prevent long-term disabilities. The patient in this case received antibiotics and underwent surgery to correct nerve damage, showing significant improvement. The World Health Organization is working towards eliminating leprosy worldwide.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Daily Mail
Washington Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg's career is in jeopardy due to "severe nerve damage," which may prevent him from ever playing again. Strasburg has a history of nerve issues and has not pitched in a game since last June. The team plans to wait and see if the nerve conditions improve, but Strasburg's age and injury history would make the cost of insuring his contract exorbitant. He has spent his entire 13-year major league career with the Nationals and was crucial to their first World Series title in 95 years in 2019.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Fox News
Washington Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg, who signed a record-breaking seven-year, $245 million deal in 2019, has "severe nerve damage," according to The Washington Post. Strasburg has made just eight starts since signing the deal due to multiple long-term injuries, including thoracic outlet syndrome. He underwent surgery in 2021 to remove a rib and two muscles from his neck. Prior to the deal, Strasburg had a 3.17 ERA in his career and was named an All-Star three times.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by ESPN
Washington Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg has "severe nerve damage" and may never pitch again, according to The Washington Post. Strasburg has a history of nerve issues and has not pitched in a game since last June. The team plans for him to rest and see if the nerve conditions improve, but they are on the hook for the remaining three seasons of his contract. Strasburg has spent his entire 13-year major league career with the Nationals and is a three-time All-Star.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CBS Sports
Washington Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg has been shut down from all physical activity due to "severe nerve damage," according to reports. Strasburg has been dealing with injury concerns since winning World Series MVP honors in 2019 and has only managed eight starts and 31 1/3 innings for Washington since then. He underwent surgery to address thoracic outlet syndrome in August 2021, but his potential recovery was compromised by a stress reaction in his ribcage and a recurrence of thoracic outlet syndrome in March 2022. It's unclear if Strasburg will ever pitch again, but he is owed the balance of a $35 million salary for this season and a total of $105 million from 2024 through 2026.