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Israel to carry out world’s first spinal cord transplant

Israel to carry out world’s first spinal cord transplant

Israel to carry out world’s first spinal cord transplant | The Jerusalem Post Jerusalem Post/Israel News Tel Aviv University announced on Wednesday that the surgery will take place in Israel, marking a historic milestone in regenerative medicine. DTRAX X-ray (photo credit: COURTESY SAMSON ASSUTA ASHDOD MEDICAL CENTER) ByPESACH BENSON/TPS AUGUST 20, 2025 16:23 Updated: AUGUST 20, 2025 16:28 Source link

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Meningitis Can Now Be Quickly Spotted in Babies Thanks to New Non-Invasive Test to Replace Spinal Taps

Meningitis Can Now Be Quickly Spotted in Babies Thanks to New Non-Invasive Test to Replace Spinal Taps

By New Born Solutions Meningitis can be quickly spotted in babies with “great accuracy” thanks to a new non-invasive device developed to do the testing anywhere it’s needed. A study showed that it identified the potentially deadly infection in new-borns and infants with 94% accuracy, potentially transforming current screening methods based on traditional lumbar punctures. Doctors say the high-resolution ultrasound …

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“Nicki Minaj Pose” TikTok Challenge Leaves Influencer With Spinal Injury

“Nicki Minaj Pose” TikTok Challenge Leaves Influencer With Spinal Injury

A Russian influencer’s attempt at going viral ended with a trip to the hospital and a fractured spine after she took on the viral Nicki Minaj “High School” pose TikTok challenge. Mariana Barutkina, a 32-year-old mother and content creator, was reportedly only eight weeks postpartum when she decided to recreate the global icon‘s squatting pose from the 2013 music video. …

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3D-Printed Implant Offers New Hope for Spinal Cord Repair

3D-Printed Implant Offers New Hope for Spinal Cord Repair

Summary: Scientists have developed a 3D-printed implant that delivers targeted electrical stimulation to damaged areas of the spinal cord, promoting nerve regeneration. The implant mimics the spinal cord’s structure with a fine, electrically conductive mesh, boosting neuron and stem cell growth in lab tests. By adjusting the fibre layout, the team improved the implant’s effectiveness, opening possibilities for wider medical …

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David Kaff, Who Played Viv Savage in This Is Spinal Tap, Dies at 79

David Kaff, Who Played Viv Savage in This Is Spinal Tap, Dies at 79

David Kaff, who played keyboardist Viv Savage in Rob Reiner’s 1984 mockumentary This Is Spinal Tap, has died. His band Mutual of Alameda’s Wild Kingdom shared the news to Facebook, writing “David always had a kind word and a quick wit that would slay you where you stand. Then he’d make you smile doing it!” A cause of death was …

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‘This Is Spinal Tap’ Keyboardist Was 79

‘This Is Spinal Tap’ Keyboardist Was 79

David Kaff, the British actor and musician known for playing keyboardist Viv Savage in Rob Reiner’s “This Is Spinal Tap,” died on Friday. He was 79 years old. No cause of death has been officially confirmed, but his band Mutual of Alameda’s Wild Kingdom reported that Kaff had “peacefully passed away in his sleep.” Mutual of Alameda’s Wild Kingdom announced …

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Spinal Tap Keyboardist “Viv Savage” Was 79

Spinal Tap Keyboardist “Viv Savage” Was 79

David Kaff, who portrayed keyboardist Viv Savage in hte classic 1984 mockumentary This Is Spinal Tap, died July 11. He was 79. His death was announced by his band Mutual of Alameda’s Wild Kingdom on Facebook. A cause of death was not specified, but the band said he “passed away peacefully in his sleep.” “We are devastated by this event,” …

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