Herniated disk is a common condition that results from tears in the discs between the vertebrae in the spinal column. This ...

A noninvasive MRI technique that measures volumetric changes in paraspinal muscles could transform how doctors assess nerve ...

Once considered an old-age affliction, back pain is now striking early. But new, less invasive therapies offer hope ...

The human papillomavirus (HPV) is responsible for at least 95% of the 660,000 cervical cancer diagnoses globally. But US research shows the tremendous impact of ...

AI can be used to detect cervical cancer in women in resource-limited parts of the world. However, for this method to work, investments are needed in healthcare staff, reliable supply chains and trust ...

A pinched nerve in your buttocks could cause relatively mild pain like a muscle cramp or a sharp, shooting pain that makes you wince. A doctor can confirm the cause and determine the best treatment.

Spinal cord lesions are more commonly seen in progressive forms of multiple sclerosis, and they can result in an increased risk of disability. In relapsing-remitting MS, which 80 to 85 percent of ...

Most cases of cervical cancer are caused by high-risk HPV viruses, which can drive changes in cells that turn them cancerous. Two types of high-risk HPV are most likely to cause cervical cancer. After ...