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Maria A. Rocca on Spinal Cord Atrophy Among Patients With MS

01/29/2020

A new study aimed to characterize the distribution and regional evolution of cervical cord atrophy in patients with multiple sclerosis. Lead author Maria A. Rocca answered our questions about her team’s...

01/29/2020

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Is There an Association Between Semaglutide Usage and Additional Surgical Interventions Following Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion?

05/22/2024

Anthony Calabro, MA

Researchers investigated semaglutide’s impact on weight-related muscle loss and its potential impact on spinal surgical outcomes, specifically transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion.

05/22/2024

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Which Spinal Fusion Approach Provides a Lower Risk of Post-Surgical Complications For Elderly Patients With Cervical Trauma?

05/16/2024

Anthony Calabro, MA

Researchers examined in-hospital complications following anterior and posterior spinal fusion surgeries in elderly patients.

05/16/2024

Spine Conditions

Complications From LLIF Are Similar to Those From Other Spinal Procedures

06/28/2022

In a recent study, researchers examined the rate and type of complications associated with lateral lumbar interbody fusion during surgical reconstruction of the spine.

06/28/2022

Spinal Muscular Atrophy

FDA Approves Option for Spinal Muscular Atrophy

08/10/2020

The US Food and Drug Administration has approved an oral drug for the treatment of spinal muscular atrophy among patients aged 2 years or older.

08/10/2020

Spine Conditions

Surgery Improves Quality of Life in Vertebral Osteomyelitis

08/04/2020

There has been scant study of outcomes related to surgery among patients with vertebral osteomyelitis, though the condition often causes chronic pain and functional limitations. Researchers investigated...

08/04/2020

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