Podcasts about Spinal cord

In this podcast episode, MRS Bulletin's Sophia Chen interviews Samual Stupp from Northwestern University about his group's research on developing treatments for spinal cord injuries by use of an organoid. The researchers fabricated the human spinal cord organoid by including microglial cells, which are the immune cells in the central nervous system. They mimicked various kinds of spinal injuries, then applied different injury treatments to see how the organoid responded best. This work was published in a recent issue of Nature Biomedical Engineering.

Nitrous oxide can look like a harmless party trick until you understand how fast it can flip into a medical emergency. We dig into whippets and laughing gas from an addiction medicine perspective, including why the high hits within seconds, why people keep reaching for “just one more,” and how the same drug can functionally mimic ketamine, benzodiazepines, and opioids in the brain. That mix helps explain both its legitimate role in minor procedures and why it can be so addictive outside the clinic. We walk through what clinicians and families often miss: standard urine drug screens do not detect nitrous oxide, the detection window is short even with advanced lab testing, and the clearest red flag may be a profound vitamin B12 deficiency in someone who should not have it. From there, the conversation turns to the real stakes of B12 inactivation: spinal cord degeneration, myelopathy, peripheral neuropathy, gait instability, weakness, bladder dysfunction, cognitive changes, and the uncomfortable truth that we often cannot predict whether nerve damage will be permanent. We also cover immediate dangers while using, including hypoxia and sudden unconsciousness, traumatic falls, frostbite and cold burns from direct canister inhalation, pneumothorax and pneumomediastinum, arrhythmias especially when mixed with stimulants, mental health destabilization, increased blood clot risk, and serious pregnancy risks. Because there is no proven medication-assisted treatment for nitrous cravings, we focus on what we can do: treat co-occurring anxiety, depression, and trauma, use CBT and group therapy, push hard on vitamin B12 replacement, and apply practical harm reduction when someone is not ready to quit. We close with a vivid patient case that shows how smoke shop access and relapse can spiral into hospitalization and disability, and how recovery is still possible with the right support. If you find this helpful, subscribe, share the episode with someone who needs it, and leave a review so more people can find the show.To contact Dr. Grover: ammadeeasy@fastmail.com

In today's episode, Robby and Sammi recount Robby's difficult experience with a spinal cord stimulator trial. Robby's first trial unfortunately provided no relief despite multiple adjustments throughout the week. In an unusual move, his doctor decided to swap the first device for a new one mid-appointment rather than ending the trial. With the second device, Robby experienced immediate improvement, turning his head for the first time in years! But, the trial's extension led to severe lower back pain where the leads were inserted and he ended up in the hospital. Despite the "terrible" nature of the trial, Robby is scheduled to meet with a neurosurgeon on May 1st to discuss a permanent "paddle" implant, though he remains only 50/50 on whether to proceed.Produced by: Limitless Broadcasting Network.For more info, merch, and all the other podcasts, visit: www.limitlessbroadcastingnetwork.comFollow the show on Instagram @thepainfultruthpodcast, as well as Robby @robert1950studios and Sammi @thesam.a.lamMentioned in this episode:Canvas & Crime: Turning True Crime into Quirky CharactersGet your own notorious shot glass or art print at www.canvasandcrime.com! You can also find Elizabeth on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/eak.creations and on Instagram @eakcreations. She also has a YouTube channel https://youtube.com/@canvasandcrime where you can see creativity in action. What's your favorite scary movie?Join your favorite horror couple as they dive into your favorite scary movies

What if understanding the brain required thinking like a mechanical engineer? In this episode of Neurocareers: Doing the Impossible, we explore an emerging field that is reshaping neuroscience—neuromechanics, where forces, stiffness, and material properties become key to understanding the brain and spinal cord.

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In this episode, Dr. Jacob Toney, a neurologist at Carle Foundation Hospital, explains the fundamentals of spinal cord compression. Delve into its causes, symptoms, and why it's crucial for healthcare professionals to maintain a high index of suspicion. Join us for expert insights that can help improve patient outcomes.  Learn more about Jacob Tony, MD 

When Jess began to feel pain in her right leg in 2020, she thought it was sciatica.  When extreme pain radiated to her lower back, a physical therapist thought she had a bulging disc.  However, her condition worsened, she went in for an MRI, and it revealed a tumor originally thought to be on her spinal cord.  Further tests indicated the tumor was inside her spinal cord and a diagnosis of myxopapillary ependymoma, a rare cancer.  The tumor was surgically removed, but her post-treatment life was very difficult.  There were prolonged instances in which she could not move her legs, which brought her to tears not only from the pain, but the chilling thought of the rest of her being spent in bed or on the couch.  Jess went through all sorts of medications from morphine to medical marijuana, but medical savior was a spinal cord stimulator.  It has enabled her to maximize her movements with little or no pain.   In 2020, Jess led an active lifestyle.  It included soccer and other activities with two young sons.  But she started experiencing pain in her right leg.  She thought it was sciatica but believed it would go away.  When it didn't, and pain radiated to her lower back, she saw a physical therapist, who thought Jess had a bulging disc.  One night at home, Jess fell and said one of her sons looked her in the eye and told her she needed to see a doctor.   Jess underwent an MRI.  It indicated she had a tumor on or near her spinal cord.  Doctors were initially baffled because they could not pinpoint the tumor's location, but additional tests showed the tumor was inside her spinal cord.  A surgical procedure to remove the tumor was completed successfully.  It was after the procedure when Jess was regaining consciousness in her hospital that she was informed she had Stage II myxopapillary ependymoma, a rare cancer.  Ten days after surgery, Jess underwent a spinal tap at the location of the tumor to determine whether any tumor cells had been left behind.  Thankfully, the results were clear and have remained clear ever since.   However, many challenges awaited Jess.  There were instances in which she was immobilized, having to remain in bed.  She felt pain from head to toe.  Certain fabrics rubbing against caused pain.  As did extreme temperatures or the wind.  She was prescribed opioids, which she said did nothing to alleviate the pain.  She was given morphine.  Eventually doctors prescribed pregabalin and duloxetine, medications which were able to reduce the pain.  Jess also tried medical marijuana, which reduced the pain.   The biggest development in her recovery was her working with a specialist in New Hampshire who performs spinal cord stimulator procedures. Jess completed a trial with a stimulator and when using it, much of her pain was gone and she regained much of her mobility.   Jess says her spinal cord will never be the same and neither will she, but she is grateful for the mobility she has.  She adds that since October 2025, she has been sober from alcohol and cannabis.   Additional Resources:   Support Groups:   The CERN Foundation: https://www.cern-foundation.org   walk.talk.connect: https://walktalkconnect.org   Book:   ReConnected: Stories from Spinal Cord Tumor & Dawn Standera, available on Amazon   https://www.youtube.com/@reconnected-SCTtumorstories        

In this week's episode, Ané is joined by Megan Doyle from SAAPRA. They discuss the findings of two retrospective research articles that investigate the correlation between the severity of compression of the spinal cord resulting from intervertebral disc herniation, and the severity of the neurological deficit that the dogs experience pre-operatively. Learn more about Paw Prosper's special offer: https://pawprosper.com/OPH Learn more about Paw Prosper: https://pawprosper.com/ To learn about Onlinepethealth, watch a free webinar, or join any of our Facebook groups, click here: https://onlinepethealth.com/podcast

A novel functional MRI (fMRI) technique has been developed by Northwestern Medicine investigators to more accurately assess blood flow in the spinal cord. In this episode, Molly Bright, DPhil, explains how his noninvasive method could one day help clinicians detect early signs of neurological disease or injury, monitor recovery and guide treatment decisions for patients with spinal cord conditions. 

The atlas details the genetics, birth dates and gene-expression signatures of roughly 150 neuron subtypes in the dorsal horn of the mouse spinal cord.

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Harvard Neuroscientist DR. JILL BOLTE TAYLOR reveals How to Retrain Your Brain, Heal Trauma, Control Emotions, and Unlock the 4 Characters Running Your Mind Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor is a Harvard-trained brain scientist who experienced a stroke in the left hemisphere of her brain and spent 8 years recovering. She is best known for her viral TED Talk “My Stroke of Insight” and is the bestselling author of books including Whole Brain Living. She explains: ◼️What her near-death stroke taught her about consciousness, ego, and identity ◼️How to escape the brain loop keeping you stuck in stress and anxiety ◼️How technology and habits are silently shrinking your brain's potential ◼️Why overthinking physically damages your brain, and how to reverse it fast ◼️What holding a REAL human brain taught her about life and death (00:00) Intro (02:31) Understanding Your Brain Will Improve Your Life (05:23) Choose What Part of Your Brain to Use (09:23) A Real Brain with a Spinal Cord (15:54) The Central Nervous System (19:04) The Event That Changed Your Brain Forever (22:04) When I Realised It Was Life or Death (25:29) The Left Side of My Brain Was Damaged: I Couldn't Speak or Remember Anything (26:50) The Importance of Having Fun and Being Present (32:24) Reaching for Help During the Stroke (37:48) What Did the Scan Show? (43:53) Ads (44:56) Where Do These 4 Personalities Happen in the Brain? (47:59) Where Addiction Lives (49:39) What Are the 4 Personality Types? (55:12) The Odds of a Single Human Being Born (01:05:11) How to Shift Between the 4 Characters (01:10:20) Ads (01:12:24) Emotions Only Last for 90 Seconds (01:21:58) How to Heal Trauma from the Past (01:25:57) Lifestyle Choices for a Healthy Brain Follow Dr Jill: Facebook - https://bit.ly/47VX7t7 X - https://bit.ly/3LKRaGM Instagram - You can purchase Dr Jill's book ‘Whole Brain Living', here: https://amzn.to/4hMIVWT The Diary Of A CEO: ◼️Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/ ◼️Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook ◼️The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt ◼️The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb ◼️Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt ◼️Follow Steven - Sponsors: Linkedin Ads - https://www.linkedin.com/DIARY 1Password - Find out more at https://1password.com/doac Function Health - https://functionhealth.com/DOAC with code DOAC100 for $100 towards your membership Join the waitlist for the limited edition Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards here: https://bit.ly/cardswaitlist.

Testing a fluid known as cerebrospinal fluid, or CSF, found surrounding the brain and spinal cord, reveals a lot about brain tumors and the immune response to them. Johns Hopkins neurosurgery department director Chetan Bettegowda and test developer says this … Can a new test of cerebrospinal fluid be used for many diseases of the brain and spinal cord? Elizabeth Tracey reports Read More »

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), more than 15 million people worldwide are living with a spinal cord injury (SCI). These injuries are often sudden and life-changing—leaving many newly injured individuals overwhelmed and searching for support. Andrew Skinner On this week's episode of Pushing Limits, we speak with Andrew Skinner, a man who decided to make that transition—from able-bodied to living with a spinal cord injury—a little easier for others traveling the same path. After his own injury in 2004, Andrew recognized a huge need for accessible equipment and resources for those newly injured. What began as a small effort grew into the Triumph Foundation, now the largest disability-support nonprofit in Southern California. Since its founding in 2008, Triumph has impacted the lives of over 10,000 individuals with disabilities and provided more than $2 million in assistance to people facing financial hardship or gaps in medical coverage. Tune in to hear Andrew's story, the origins of Triumph Foundation, and how his work continues to empower the disability community today. This program is hosted and produced by Bonnie Elliott. It was edited by Denny Daughters and Jacob Stanton. Additionally, recording assistance was provided by Jacob Lesner-Buxton. The post ”Triumph“ for Spinal Cord Injured – Pushing Limits – October 24, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

Please join us for an important healing and energy session to bring vibrancy, health, and regeneration to the brain and mind.  In particular, we are creating a morphic field of healing that will assist in the elimination of the widespread anxiety, depression, and malaise of our current modern culture.  As we move into the future, we will be challenged to stay bright and alive even amidst greater astral challenges coming from technology, artificial intelligence, and a possible disconnect from Nature.  All of these are neutral in and of themselves and we can harness them in a positive direction by our intent and keeping our energy body and other subtle bodies clear and energized.This healing session/transmission systematically goes through three broad areas to keep our brain and minds at the highest frequency.1) Brain and Spinal Cord-we will cleanse and energize relevant brain and spinal cord areas.2) Chakras and Channels-we will cleanse and energize the major chakras and channels.3) 7 Subtle Bodies-Finally, we will cleanse, energize, and empower our seven subtle bodies (physical, etheric, emotional, mental, causal, spiritual, and divine).The healing energies will come from Source, Our Healing and Spiritual Team, the Spiritual Hierarchy of Masters and Teachers, the Arcturians, Our Holy Guardian Angel, and Our Higher Self.

A new MP3 sermon from Grace Audio Treasures is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: The brain and spinal cord of Christianity! Subtitle: Puritan Devotional Speaker: C. H. Spurgeon Broadcaster: Grace Audio Treasures Event: Devotional Date: 9/6/2025 Bible: 2 Corinthians 5:21; Galatians 3:13 Length: 2 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Grace Audio Treasures is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: The brain and spinal cord of Christianity! Subtitle: Puritan Devotional Speaker: C. H. Spurgeon Broadcaster: Grace Audio Treasures Event: Devotional Date: 9/6/2025 Bible: 2 Corinthians 5:21; Galatians 3:13 Length: 2 min.

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On this episode of Good Day Health, host Doug Stephan and cardiologist Dr. Ken Kronhaus (Lake Cardiology, 352-735-1400) cover the latest medical news and research shaping the way we think about health.They discuss:

This week Dr Sanjida Chowdhury discussed about Subacute Combined Degeneration of Spinal Cord, it's causes, and Management approach. 

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Cauda Equina Syndrome • Neurosurgical emergency due to compression of cauda equina nerve roots, usually from disc herniation, tumor, or trauma Clinical Presentation Labs, Studies, and Physical Exam Findings Treatment Key Differentiators Epidural Abscess • • Spinal epidural infection commonly caused by Staphylococcus aureus Clinical Presentation Labs, Studies, and Physical Exam Findings Treatment Key Differentiators […] The post 131 Neuro: Spinal Cord issues appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Review.

Dr. James Briscoe is a Group Leader at the Francis Crick Institute and Editor-In-Chief of Development. His lab uses an interdisciplinary approach, including mice, chicks, and other models, to study developmental dynamics. He discusses his lab's work on human trunk formation and his role as an Editor-In-Chief.

Navy Veteran Jesse Swalley shares his story of survival after a brutal knife attack left him paralyzed. Raised in the San Fernando Valley, Jesse enlisted in the U.S. Navy seeking a better life and served as an Aviation Boatswain's Mate from 1980 to 1986. After navigating the dangers of the flight deck and the challenges of military life, Jesse faced his greatest battle on U.S. soil—stabbed multiple times trying to break up a fight. Despite a severed spinal cord, Jesse refused to let paralysis define him. Teaching himself how to skateboard again, he proves that resilience knows no limits. In this episode of Urban Valor, Jesse opens up about life at sea, overcoming addiction, surviving near-death, and reclaiming his spirit.

The March 2025 replay features four previously released episodes focused on peripheral neuropathy and radiculopathy. The episode begins with Dr. Anne Oaklander discussing the association between long COVID and the development of polyneuropathy affecting small-fiber axons. This is followed by another interview with Dr. Oaklander, where she shares key takeaways for clinicians regarding the management of small-fiber neuropathy. The third segment features Drs. Raymond Price and Brian Callaghan discussing practice guidelines for painful diabetic neuropathy. The episode concludes with Dr. Carmel Armon addressing the efficacy of epidural steroid injections in treating cervical and lumbar spinal stenosis and radiculopathies. Podcast Links: Peripheral Neuropathy and Prolonged COVID  Relapsing-Remitting Immunotherapy Responsive SFN  Practice Guidelines for Painful Diabetic Neuropathy Epidural Steroids for Cervical and Lumbar Radicular Pain and Spinal Stenosis Article Links:  Peripheral Neuropathy Evaluations of Patients With Prolonged Long COVID  Relapsing-Remitting Immunotherapy Responsive Small-Fiber Neuropathy  Epidural Steroids for Cervical and Lumbar Radicular Pain and Spinal Stenosis Systematic Review Summary  Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Dr. Alex Menze and Dr. Carmel Armon discuss the efficacy of epidural steroid injections in cervical and lumbar spinal stenosis and radiculopathies, assessing short-term and long-term improvements in pain and disability. Show reference: https://www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/WNL.0000000000213361 

Dr. Alex Menze talks with Dr. Carmel Armon about the efficacy of epidural steroid injections in cervical and lumbar spinal stenosis and radiculopathies, assessing short-term and long-term improvements in pain and disability. Read the related article in Neurology®. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org. 

What does it take to recover from a spinal cord injury? In this episode, we sit down with Charlie Powell, a spinal cord injury survivor, to hear his powerful story of resilience, rehabilitation, and regaining independence. Charlie shares his journey from the initial injury to long-term recovery, highlighting the impact of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) in restoring function and quality of life. We explore the challenges he faced, the role of a multidisciplinary rehab team, and the importance of setting realistic goals during the healing process. Key Takeaways: ✔️ The emotional and physical challenges of spinal cord injury recovery ✔️ How PM&R specialists and rehab teams shape a patient's journey ✔️ The power of goal setting in rehabilitation ✔️ Collaboration between rehab professionals ✔️ How healthcare providers can advocate for spinal cord injury patients Listen now for a firsthand look at how rehabilitation medicine transforms lives. Website: www.aocpmr.org Instagram: @aocpmr Youtube: AOCPMR

Have I got big news for you on the first episode of 2025... The QuadCast has officially spawned another exciting and informative podcast! Yes, and on today's episode, I interview my co-contributors in this new venture, the "3 Men And A SCI" Pod. Below are very brief bios of both amazingly accomplished gentlemen. I look forward to working with them on this exciting venture, and hope you'll join us for the ride! Barry Munro is a quadriplegic who sustained a spinal cord injury in 1987, and has been an active advocate in SCI research for over 37 years. He is the chief Development Officer of the Canadian/American Spinal Research Organization, which was established in 1984 to fund targeted research to maximize functional recovery and cure paralysis caused by spinal cord injury. Barry also currently holds the position of Treasurer for the North American Spinal Cord Injury Consortium, a community led organization which has the mission to bring about unified achievements in research, care, cure, and policy by supporting collaborative efforts across the spinal cord injury community. At the age of 19, Alexander “Sasha” Rabchevsky was a strong safety on the Hampden-Sydney College, VA football team when a motorcycle accident left him paralyzed from the chest down. Sasha transformed that turn of events into a career searching for ways to repair spinal cord damage and improve the lives of those living with spinal cord injury (SCI). Since 2002, Sasha has been a faculty member of the Department of Physiology at the University of Kentucky and core member in the Spinal Cord & Brain Injury Research Center (SCoBIRC). Not only will you find out more about Barry and Sasha, but what we hope to accomplish with our platform.

In today's episode, we look at mathematical models for understanding and predicting spine injury and spinal cord trauma. We will discuss the ways in which trauma is produced and which factors have the greatest effect on overall outcome. 

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/reel/DEndCjhPLun/ UC-San Diego neurosurgeons now report in the journal Cell Reports Medicine the successful transplantation and long-term viability of neural stem cells placed in damaged spinal cord tissue.  This Phase I study involved 4 subjects with spinal cord injuries in their upper spinal cords underwent transplantation of neural stem cells from the NSI-566 cell line. The transplanted cells were well-tolerated. Two of the four patients demonstrated improvement in their motor and sensory capabilities though not all improvement was sustained. This is the first step in using stem cells to regenerate healthy spinal cord tissue.  It shows that these helper cells can remain viable and begin to repair devastating spinal cord damage.  We can only hope that additional and sustained progress with this treatment approach occurs….someday soon. https://www.cell.com/cell-reports-medicine/fulltext/S2666-3791(24)00612-8?_returnURL=https://linkinghub.elsevier.com/retrieve/pii/S2666379124006128?showall=true #spinalcord #injury #stemcell #repair #neurosurgery

Ciarán McCarthy, Author of Closer to Walking Again and Prof. Fergal O'Brien, Deputy Vice Chancellor for Research & Innovation in RCSI and Head of the Tissue Engineering Research Group

Daily Dad Jokes (14 Dec 2024)The official Daily Dad Jokes Podcast electronic button now available on Amazon. The perfect gift for dad! Click here here to view!Email Newsletter: Looking for more dad joke humour to share? Then subscribe to our new weekly email newsletter. It's our weekly round-up of the best dad jokes, memes, and humor for you to enjoy. Spread the laughs, and groans, and sign up today! Click here to subscribe!Listen to the Daily Dad Jokes podcast here: https://dailydadjokespodcast.com/ or search "Daily Dad Jokes" in your podcast app.Interested in Business and Finance news? Then listen to our sister show: The Daily Business and Finance Show. Check out the website here or search "Daily Business and Finance Show" in your podcast app.Jokes sourced and curated from reddit.com/r/dadjokes.Joke credits: Masselein, Petethedude46, donttakethechip, SoNotCool, TheQuietKid22, essodei, IthinkIknowwhothatis, mrl33602, TLMoravian, tripn4days, Civil_Peacenik, NixNada, , bagofsleepybeets, RAVENGREENEMOON2, ricksevans, berkleysquare, Masselein, impiousPunsterSubscribe to this podcast via:iHeartMediaSpotifyiTunesGoogle PodcastsYouTube ChannelSocial media:InstagramFacebookTwitterTikTokDiscordInterested in advertising or sponsoring our show? Contact us at mediasales@klassicstudios.comProduced by Klassic Studios using AutoGen Podcast technology (http://klassicstudios.com/autogen-podcasts/)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Holy crap that title is a mouthful and the Adventure Duo goes on one of the weirdest Christmas adventures ever! Hold on tight for an origami jet ski ride! Try the Adventure for yourself @ https://chooseyourstory.com/story/You-Are-A-Disc-In-My-Dad's-Spinal-Cord~2e-Can-You-Make-His-Back-Stop-Hurting-In-Time-For-Christmas~3f Music: https://pixabay.com/music/christmas-calm-christmas-piano-262888/ Sound effects: https://www.zapsplat.com

In part two of this two-part series, Dr. Stacey Clardy and Dr. Elias Sotirchos discuss abandoning the term lupus myelitis and emphasize the importance of accurately naming and identifying each autoimmune condition. Show reference: https://www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/NXI.0000000000200329  

In part one of this two-part series, Dr. Stacey Clardy and Dr. Elias Sotirchos discuss key features of inflammatory myelopathy in rheumatologic disease, helping to better characterize the underlying causes of lupus myelitis. Show reference: https://www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/NXI.0000000000200329 

Dr. Stacey Clardy talks with Dr. Elias Sotirchos about the underlying etiologies of myelitis in patients with rheumatologic disease. Read the related article in Neurology: Neuroimmunology & Neuroinflammation. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Jim writes in to say, 'Sometimes when I pinch near my knee, I will feel a tingling or tickling sensation behind one of my shoulder blades. What's up with that?' James Tytko found him an answer, with help from neuroscientist Dr Mark Hoon from the NIH... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

Lock Door Mystery. A 27 year old teacher found dead, inside her apartment,  completely alone- with 20 stab wounds to her body. Stabs in the chest, back of her head, in her abdomen, brusies in various staging of healing all over her body, a huge gash on her head- but yet with very little, if any investigation the death was ruled a suicide. More than a decade later and the family of Ellen still has zero answers about what happened that January evening.  Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crimesandcannapod/ Send us True Crime updates: https://twitter.com/CrimesnCannabis Join the discussion on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/crimesandcannapod/ Listen ad free on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/crimesandcannabis For case suggestions of feedback: crimesncannabis@gmail.com  --------------------------------------------------------------------If you or a loved one is struggling with suicidal thoughts please know that there is help: https://988lifeline.org/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=onebox https://crisis.solari-inc.org https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/suicide-prevention https://vocal.media/criminal/ellen-greenberg-suicide-or-murder Sources:https://gavinfish.com/cases/ellen-greenberg/ https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/local/woman-stabbed-manayunk/1912614/ https://whyy.org/articles/manayunk-woman-stabbed-to-death-at-venice-lofts/ https://whyy.org/articles/neighbor-greenbergs-voice-stood-out-in-a-crowd/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death_of_Ellen_Greenberg https://www.tuko.co.ke/facts-lifehacks/celebrity-biographies/500670-where-samuel-goldberg-whereabouts-ellen-greenberg-case-updates/  https://www.lambmcerlane.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/inquirer.com-It-was-very-very-weird-A-civil-suit-reveals-new-details-in-the-case-of-Ellen-Greenberg.pdf https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/crime/ellen-greenberg-body-moved-evidence-b2531096.html https://www.chillingcrimes.com/blogs/news/ellen-greenberg https://www.pennlive.com/news/2019/05/suicide-or-homicide-parents-anguished-search-for-answers-lasts-years-after-daughter-dies-of-20-stab-wounds.html https://www.nbcnews.com/dateline/cold-case-spotlight/parents-ellen-greenberg-believe-new-evidence-submitted-philadelphia-attorney-general-n1286606 https://www.pennlive.com/crime/2023/09/ellen-greenbergs-parents-lose-court-case-to-overturn-daughters-suicide-ruling-beyond-tears.html https://www.newsnationnow.com/us-news/northeast/ellen-greenberg-family-civil-lawsuit-philadelphia-death-ruling/ https://www.newsweek.com/ellen-greenberg-pennsylvania-supreme-court-review-suicide-homocide-police-philadelphia-1936647 https://www.yahoo.com/news/ellen-greenberg-autopsy-discrepancies-photos-035624210.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAAzrupw5Rv9l4WX74fiso7x1MUui6UeGjm5eZycrzgNGeQ5G04UfRJ_R-itxSmj2jilfG_n3K9GSS7ya8hC79UiVXsCGzyDm1sWP1hjE9zKUMBj-dyA2_iaJL7eyeBsG-YozD6qil-jtCH5SUXDIKGleqzA4xHsoZRYelTQut9V4 https://www.change.org/p/justice-for-ellen-rae-greenberg-justiceforellen https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crime-junkie/id1322200189?i=1000546245560 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-prosecutors/id1513765512?i=1000577056688 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/morbid/id1379959217?i=1000536912718 https://whyy.org/articles/ellen-greenberg-suicide-stabbing-pa-supreme-court/ https://people.com/ellen-greenberg-case-death-ruled-suicide-parents-fight-change-homicide-8693229  

This episode of the Next Level Healing Podcast is the recording of a webinar hosted by Dr. Tara Perry and Leland Holgate, a former quadriplegic &  paraplegic who healed himself both times using his breath! Tune into this episode to hear from the man whose chance encounter, as he lay paralyzed from the neck down in his hospital bed, resulted in his learning the techniques that would ultimately set him free.Work with Dr. Tara PerryTune in every week for a new episode of Next Level Healing. Subscribe on your favorite podcasting platform and never miss an episode!

7-year-old Heaven was brought into the Budha House to be healed. The neighbors who brought her in tried to explain - she had been playing and hanging onto a bar when she fell and hit her head. She is now unconscious.  But the healers could just take one look at Heaven and know - the little girl is dead.  When Heaven's mom finally sees Heaven's little body - she finds something even more puzzling. Her mouth is filled with cement. Her autopsy shows she was assaulted “front and back” and had these weird little cuts all over her body.  On her neck, you could almost make out the 5 fingers that were wrapped around her. Suffocating her.  It feels like all the neighbors are in on some big conspiracy. Why do they keep insisting that she fell when it's so clear she did not. What are they hiding? Heaven's mom is going to figure out what the hell happened to her daughter.  https://www.change.org/p/justice-for-heaven-and-her-mother Full Source Notes: rottenmangopodcast.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When Michelle discovered her patient was paralyzed, it surprised the whole medical team. This patient who was previously mobile and recovering from septic shock was now paralyzed and ultimately diagnosed with spinal cord ischemia, but could early intervention have changed the outcome?In this episode, we discuss the causes, signs, diagnosis and treatment of spinal cord ischemia. Michelle shares powerful insights from her work in neurocritical care, including a technique for detecting easy-to-miss neurological changes.Tune in to find out how you can improve patient outcomes when managing spinal cord ischemia!Topics discussed in this episode:Michelle's passion for patient care and nurse advocacyCritical case study: discovering a spinal cord abscessHow the patient developed spinal cord ischemiaPathophysiology and signs of spinal cord ischemiaNeurological assessment tipsPeripheral versus central nervous system assessmentsDiagnostic criteria and the diagnostic processPrognosis and patient recoveryTreatment options and challengesThe role of the ABCDEF bundle in critical careConnect with Michelle:https://www.michellededeo.com/https://www.instagram.com/michellededeo/Listen to Michelle's podcasts, the SCRN Prep Podcast and Narrative Nurse Project Podcast!Get 20% off Michelle's Stroke Review Bootcamp with code RAPIDRN20!https://www.nicolekupchikconsulting.com/booksAndCourses/online-courses/61/stroke-review-bootcamp-case-studies-in-optimizing-careMentioned in this episode:Rapid Response and Rescue Intro CourseCONNECT

The spinal cord serves as the main communication highway between the brain and body. Did you know that 80% of people with multiple sclerosis have spinal cord lesions on MRI? These lesions can disrupt specific neural pathways, leading to common MS symptoms like numbness, weakness, impaired coordination, balance issues, bladder problems, constipation, and sexual dysfunction. For instance, damage to the corticospinal tract on one side of the spinal cord can weaken an arm or leg. A remarkable autopsy study revealed that nearly 90% of people with MS still had active inflammation in the spinal cord. This finding brings new hope for potential treatments, even for older and progressive MS patients. Advances in imaging technology, including more powerful MRI scanners (3 Tesla and higher), are enhancing our ability to see inside the spinal cord, which is as thin as a pinky finger. Improved spinal cord imaging is driving the development of new therapies in clinical trials and helping identify those at risk for worsening disability, ultimately guiding better treatment decisions. Barry Singer MD, Director of The MS Center for Innovations in Care, interviews: Gabriele De Luca MD DPhil, Professor of Clinical Neurology and Experimental Neuropathology, University of Oxford, United Kingdom Bruce Cree MD PhD, Professor of Neurology at University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine

Dr. Robert Baranello the importance of patient selection when using neurmodulation. Part 2 identifies the patient criteria, as well as covers the Gate Control Theory pain and its application in Spinal Cord stimulation and other form of neuromodulation. Dr. Baranello is an Interventional Pain Management Specialist at EmergeOrtho. For more information from Dr. Baranello, check out Https://www.robertbaranellomd.wordpress.com/ https://www.instagram.com/baranello_paindoc/ Register for our next conference at PAOS.org! Join us in Nashville in September - spaces are filling quickly!

What is Spinal Cord Stimulation and how does it work? What are the risks and how are those risks mitigated by medical professionals? Dr. Deer is at the forefront of spinal cord stimulation research and in this episode he discusses the various aspects of Spinal Cord Stimulators that patients and doctors need to be aware of. Dr. Deer may be reached through https://centerforpainrelief.com/doctor-timothy-deer/ Dr. Deer founded the Spine and Nerve Centers of the Virginias in 1994. The Center has grown to offer treatment to not only West Virginians and Virginians, but also to many patients from throughout the United States, and those who travel Internationally for ground breaking interventional treatments often pioneered with the help of the team at our facilities. Dr. Deer has led a revolution in interventional spine and nerve care by teaching thousands of physicians an algorithmic approach to care including methods that are less invasive at a lower risk for complications. Dr. Deer completed his Medical Degree at West Virginia University at the top of his class, and then went on to complete his advanced training at the University of Virginia. He currently holds the position of as a Clinical Professor of Anesthesiology at WVU and is active in teaching medical students, and hosts many residents and fellows for advanced training from both the United States and many countries. In addition to those positions, Dr. Deer is on the Board of Directors for the North American Neuromodulation Society. He is also on the editorial committee for the journals Neuromodulation, Pain Medicine, and Pain Physician.

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An early study found that electrical stimulation could improve hand and arm function in people with spinal cord injuries. Also, for thousands of years, Indigenous communities in Guatemala have used observations and mathematics to track astronomical events.Zapping Nerves Into RegrowthResults of an early trial published this week in the journal Nature Medicine found that people with cervical spinal cord damage showed some improvements both in strength and movement in arm and hand function after they received electrical stimulation near the site of their injury. The improved function persisted even after the stimulation stopped, indicating that the treatment may be inducing nerve cells to regrow in the damaged area.Sophie Bushwick, senior news editor at New Scientist, joins Ira to talk about the work and what it could mean for people with severe spinal cord injuries. They also talk about other stories from the week in science, including creating the most powerful X-ray pulse ever reported, investigations into the microbiome of the scalp, and some epic cosplay—testing out the practicality of some ancient Greek armor in combat scenarios.Celebrating the Maya Calendar In Guatemala's HighlandsEvery 260 days, Indigenous communities in the highlands of Guatemala celebrate a new cycle of the Maya calendar. This ceremony has persisted for thousands of years, from pre-Columbian times to today. The latest of these ceremonies happened in early May.Joining Ira to talk about the importance of astronomical ceremony is Willy Barreno, a Maya calendar keeper based in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala, and Dr. Isabel Hawkins, astronomer and senior scientist at the Exploratorium in San Francisco, California.Transcripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on sciencefriday.com. Subscribe to this podcast. Plus, to stay updated on all things science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters.

In this episode, I explain how to strengthen and build a stable, pain-free back and how to reduce or eliminate existing back pain. I explain the anatomy and physiology of the spinal cord and vertebrae, intervertebral disks and nerve pathways, and the abdominal and back muscles that together can be leveraged to stabilize the back.  Then, I describe protocols: “McGill's Big 3” exercises, a highly effective psoas stretch, abdominal stabilization, breathing techniques, and protocols to reinforce essential supports for the back, including the neck, pelvis, feet, and toes.  I also explain how you can reduce and potentially eliminate back pain and sciatica using a specific type of bar hang, “cobra push-ups,” medial-glute strengthening exercises, and more.  Back pain greatly impedes one's ability to enjoy daily activities; this episode provides zero-cost, minimal time-investment protocols to improve your back strength and stability and allow you to move through life pain-free and with ease and mobility.  For show notes, including referenced articles and additional resources, please visit hubermanlab.com. Thank you to our sponsors AG1: https://drinkag1.com/huberman AeroPress: https://aeropress.com/huberman Joovv: https://joovv.com/huberman Waking Up: https://wakingup.com/huberman Plunge: https://plunge.com/huberman Momentous: https://livemomentous.com/huberman Timestamps (00:00:00) Back Health (00:03:47) Sponsors: AeroPress, Joovv & Waking Up (00:07:57) Back Anatomy: Spine, Vertebrae, Spinal Cord (00:12:07) Spinal Cord & Nerves; Herniated Discs (00:19:50) Build Strong Pain-Free Back; Bulging Discs (00:24:26) Back Pain & Professional Evaluation; Tool: Spine Self-Assessment  (00:34:58) Sponsor: AG1 (00:36:29) Tool: McGill Big 3 Exercises, Curl-Up (00:44:40) Tool: McGill Big 3 Exercises, Side Plank (00:53:13) Tool: McGill Big 3 Exercises, Bird Dog; Back Pain (01:04:10) Sponsor: Plunge (01:05:37) Tool: Back Pain & Oreo Analogy, Bar Hang (01:10:34) Time & Back Pain; Tool: Reversing Disc Herniation, Cobra Push-Ups  (01:21:28) Sciatica, Referred Pain, Herniated Disc (01:24:21) Tool: Improve Spine Stability, Strengthen Neck (01:29:23) Tools: Strengthen Feet, Toe Spreading (01:34:35) Tools: Belly Breathing; Stagger Stance (01:42:03) Tools: Relieve Low Back Pain, Medial Glute Activation; Rolled Towel (01:50:59) Tool: Psoas Stretching (01:57:00) Tool: Back Awareness; Strengthen & Pain-Proof Back (02:05:49) Zero-Cost Support, Spotify & Apple Reviews, Sponsors, YouTube Feedback, Momentous, Social Media, Neural Network Newsletter Disclaimer

There are a series of spinal cord disorders that are not addressed in many review resources but have an uncanny ability to show up on all the USMLE exams. In this podcast, I collate these disorders together, discuss their classic presentations, emphasize differences between them, and also try to explain relevant pathophysiology where necessary. I … Continue reading Divine Intervention Episode 506: Weird But HY Spinal Cord Disorders (for Step 1-3)