More early-stage data show the drug, called salanersen, appeared to have positive effects on neurodegeneration and motor function in patients previously treated with Novartis' Zolgensma.

Life expectancy in patients with open spina bifida varies with the severity of impairment, mobility, feeding ability, and ...

A celebratory birthday trip resulted in a catastrophic spinal cord injury after diving into a shallow sandbar.

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Scientists traced connectivity between neurons to identify how the brain communicates with the spinal cord to control motor function. Signals relayed to motor neurons from the brain enable muscle ...

The least-squares mean difference in the Hammersmith Functional Motor Scale-Expanded change from baseline at 12 months was 1.8 points for those 2 to 12 years receiving apitegromab vs placebo.

A research team has revealed that a molecule in the brain -- ophthalmic acid -- unexpectedly acts like a neurotransmitter similar to dopamine in regulating motor function, offering a new therapeutic ...

Doctors are turning to a new form of therapy to help stroke survivors regain mobility in their arms and hands, offering new hope for those facing long-term disability. Strokes remain one of the ...