A mitochondrial DNA mutation passed down through the maternal line in some Venezuelan families has been linked to severe ...

When Gabe Brown woke from a coma last January at UPMC Mercy hospital, he could do little more than tilt his head and shift ...

A new study led by University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine clinical scientists and UPMC neurosurgeons challenges assumptions about early withdrawal of care in patients with severe traumatic brain ...

People with spinal cord injuries often lose movement even though their brains still send the right signals. Researchers ...

For years, concussions were described as temporary disruptions in brain function that could not be seen on any medical test.

A study showed that a pediatric nurse practitioner-led outpatient clinic for head injury care within the department of neurosurgery improved hospital resource utilization and continuity of care ...

An individual may become completely paralyzed because of any number of accidents that interfere with the functioning of the ...

A new blood marker reflects the extent of brain injury after an ischemic stroke and can predict patient outcomes months to ...

After surviving a devastating head injury in 2009, a man has opened up about the long-term impact it has had on his identity, emotions and daily life—sharing raw reflections that struck a chord online ...

Formula One legend Michael Schumacher is now able to sit in a wheelchair and understand his surroundings in what is being ...

Physical trauma is the leading cause of death in young adults. About 1 in 4 patients with multiple trauma is ...