When it comes to brain health, the vagus nerve might not always be top of mind. But this mighty nerve serves an important function: It sends information between your brain and other vital organs, and ...

Sensory nerve action potential amplitudes decreased as patients aged in a cohort of spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) type 1 patients compared with a healthy, age-matched control group. Spinal muscular ...

Symptoms attributable to neuropathy were present in five (15%) patients. They were generally mild and not disabling. Seven (21%) patients had clinical signs of peripheral neuropathy. Sensory ...

Illustration showing brain and active vagus nerve (tenth cranial nerve or CN X) Source: Axel_Kock/Shutterstock New research in freely behaving macaque monkeys suggests that cortical responses to vagus ...

Depending on its location and severity, a pinched nerve may last for a few days, several weeks, or even longer than that. On average, a pinched nerve can last from as little as a few days to as long ...

The strength of nerve electrical impulses in children with SMA can help predict their response to treatment with Spinraza, a study found.

In the modern world, nerve pain and neuropathy are becoming increasingly prevalent issues that can significantly alter one’s quality of life. Many individuals suffering from these conditions may feel ...