New method helps nerves grow after trauma or injury
Monday, July 12, 2010 - 12:28
in Health & Medicine
Scientists have discovered a way to enhance nerve regeneration in the peripheral nervous system. The finding could lead to new treatments for nerve damage caused by diabetes or traumatic injuries. Peripheral nerves connect the brain and spinal cord to the body, and without them, there is no movement or sensation. Peripheral nerve damage is common and often irreversible.