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What is Degenerative Disc Disease and can Spinal Decompression help? by Dr B Doctor of Chiropracty Posted Fri 17 Oct 2008 9:14pm Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD) is a natural condition of the body that causes deterioration of the intervertebral discs.The discs that are in between the bones act as shock absorbers for the spine, allowing it to flex, bend, and twist. Degenerative disc disease can take place throughout the spine, but it most often occurs in the discs in the lower back Read on »
New Compounds and Methods for the Treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy and Other Diseases by nih.gov Posted Mon 30 Apr 2007 5:00pm Description of Invention: Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is caused by mutations in the SMN1 gene that result in reduced expression of the survival motor neuron (SMN) protein and a loss of spinal motor neurons. An SMN2 gene paralog that differs from SMN by a single base pair has inadequate expression of SMN to support motor neuron survival Read on »
Spinal Degeneration and Degenerative Disk Disease (DDD). Who is at Risk ? by Dr. Eben Davis Doctor of Chiropracty Posted Tue 02 Jun 2009 4:34pm . If you or someone you know is suffering with Degenerative Disk Disease (DDD) or advanced Spinal Degeneration and would like to know if you are a candidate for  treatment at ourSan... San Francisco Disk Pain Doctor comments: Degenerative Disc Disease has become the SCAPEGOAT diagnosis for chronic back pain in adults. While it is true that up 90 Read on »
Alzheimer's Disease Signature Seen in Spinal Fluid by nih.gov Posted Mon 23 Aug 2010 10:55am Levels of 2 proteins in cerebrospinal fluid could potentially be used to identify people with Alzheimer's disease before they show clinical symptoms, according to a new study. The finding could open new opportunities for developing Alzheimer’s therapies. Alzheimer's disease is an irreversible, progressive Read on »
Indoline Compounds for the Treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) and Other Diseases by nih.gov Posted Fri 31 Oct 2008 5:00pm neurological conditions, these compounds have potential for prevention or treatment. Applications: Treatment of SMA in infants and children Treat genetic-based diseases that result from a premature stop of protein synthesis such as muscular dystrophy and cystic fibrosis Treating or preventing neurological diseases presenting glutamate toxicity like Read on »
Spinal Decompression and Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD) by Dr. Eben Davis Doctor of Chiropracty Posted Tue 02 Jun 2009 4:32pm most. If you have degenerative disc disease and feel like you have nowhere to turn... spinal decompression may be the answer you have been searching for. If you would like... San Francisco Spinal Decompression Doctor Comments:   Nonsurgical spinal decompression is not just for herniated or bulging discs. At least not at Executive Express Read on »
UNRELIABLE SPINAL TAP ASSAYS USED TO IDENTIFY LYME DISEASE by Joanne60 Posted Fri 04 Feb 2011 9:10am Institute of Medicine A Workshop on the Critical Needs and Gaps in Understanding Prevention, Amelioration, and Resolution of Lyme and Other Tick-borne Diseases: the Short...=12863&type=flv&test=0&live=0 I didn't catch his name but he says- I presented this to the Lyme Disease review panel of IDSA society in July 2009. 'I do a fair number Read on »
Latest Independent Lumbar Disc Disease Study: 76% of patients satisfied after treatment using DRX-9000 Non-Surgical Spinal Decom by Dr B Doctor of Chiropracty Posted Thu 28 May 2009 10:38pm and the like. The drx9000 has proven extremely effective in the treatment of disc disease (disc degeneration, herniation, bulging, etc.). Here’s what the lumbar disc pain study showed: Japanese study titled, “The treatment of lumbar disc disease using DRX-9000” is published in the December issue of the Nigata University Journal of Health and Welfare Read on »
X-spine Announces New FDA Product Approval for Spinal Fusion–Minimally Invasive by Medical Quack Patient ExpertHealth Maven Posted Tue 30 Nov 2010 9:56pm , including the treatment of degenerative disk disease, spinal tumors and trauma. “The AXLE™ Interspinous Fusion System can be used to treat a number of prevalent spinal... and manufacturer of novel technologies for the surgical treatment of spinal disease. With distribution on five continents, privately-held X-spine brings advanced spinal implants and surgical Read on »
Are Weak CORE Spinal Muscles an underlying cause of Spinal Degeneration and Disc Herniations ? by Dr. Eben Davis Doctor of Chiropracty Posted Tue 02 Jun 2009 4:35pm 1 Comment -spinous ranges of motion. Research shows that when these muscles are injured it can create fertile ground for disc  disease and spinal degeneration. Here's the deal, two kinds... San Francisco Bay Area Spinal Rehabilitation Center comments on the relationship between Disc Degeneration and weak Spinal Muscles: Why Spinal "CORE" Exercises? First Read on »