The 12 cranial nerves can be injured during head injuries, leading to symptoms like pain and weakness. Cranial nerve damage symptoms might appear right after an injury, or they may not show up until ...

A form of vitamin B9 may have an unexpected role in protecting nerves, according to a new study from Florida State University ...

19-Aug-2026 at 3:00 PM EDT, by The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center contact patient services “These findings advance our understanding of how colorectal cancer can cause damage to the ...

Researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center found that, in preclinical models of colorectal cancer, tumors can start damaging peripheral nerves before chemotherapy begins. These ...

A research team has developed an electrode capable of safely encasing nerves without causing damage. The newly developed electrode features soft actuation technology that allows it to transform from a ...

For UConn Professor Sangamesh Kumbar, peripheral nerve regeneration could hold the key to a new future in injury treatment and pain management. Dr. Sangamesh Kumbar, left, leads a team seeking to ...

However, because nerves are smooth, wire-like structures, cuff electrodes tend to slip or rotate. To prevent this, the electrodes must be tightly fastened, which can compress the nerve, reducing blood ...

Nerve damage can be an unfortunate side effect from an accident, illness or even certain treatments, like chemotherapy. Fortunately, the peripheral nervous system can heal itself to a certain extent, ...

You may be familiar with the central nervous system, which includes the brain and spinal cord. It processes information to make key decisions about bodily functions. Outside of this system is the ...

TMJ disorder can cause intense pain in the jaw, neck, and head. If left untreated, TMJ disorders can lead to chronic pain, difficulty chewing, swelling, and in rare cases, it may lead to nerve damage.

Researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center found that, in preclinical models of colorectal cancer, tumors can start damaging peripheral nerves before chemotherapy begins. These ...