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Spinal Cord Stem Cells May Act as Nerve Repair System
Grown in lab, then returned to body, they could lead to nonsurgical treatments

Tongue-Driven Device Aids Handicapped
Magnetic tracer lets disabled control wheelchairs, perform other tasks independently

Head Injuries All Too Common in Summer Play
But proper sports gear and preparation can prevent unnecessary accidents, experts say

Device Helps Spinal Patients Breathe Without Ventilator
Helps control diaphragm

Football Can Shrink Players
Spinal compression, equipment weight makes for temporary height loss, study says

Quick Decompression Aids Spinal Injury Recovery
Done within 24 hours, the procedure improved neurological outcomes a year later

Artificial Cervical Disc Surgery Cheaper Than Fusion
Savings of almost $6,000 primarily due to earlier return to work, analysis finds

Gel Enables Severed Spinal Cord Fibers to Regrow
Works in mice, but human clinical trials could start in several years, study says

NSAID Drug Therapy Fails to Ease Back Pain
Trial also found no benefit from spinal manipulation

Surgery Best for Narrowing of Spine
Study says it beat nonsurgical care for painful condition that often accompanies aging