Treatment for a neck fracture—also called a cervical fracture or broken neck—depends on the severity of the injury, which cervical vertebrae (bones in the neck that protect the spinal cord) are ...

The condition can occur in the cervical spine (neck), thoracic spine (mid back) or the lumbar spine (lower back). Cervical and lumbar stenosis are the most common forms, with lumbar spinal stenosis ...

Spinal cord compression—also called cervical spondylotic myelopathy (CSM)— is caused by any condition that puts pressure on the spinal cord. Symptoms may develop suddenly or gradually and may include ...

Cervical screening is available to anyone with a cervix between the ages of 25 to 64 in the UK. The cervical screening test can identify people with HPV infection and facilitates the identification of ...

Dr. Belardo was surprised—the woman had been perfectly healthy and had no medical history that might suggest a stroke. But ...

There could be new hope on the horizon for women fighting cervical cancer. Researchers investigated a new approach to treating the disease in a study funded by Cancer Research UK. In a phase 3 ...

Cervical cancer is a disease in which the cells of the cervix become abnormal and start to grow uncontrollably. Approximately 90% are squamous cell carcinomas, and the remaining 10% are ...

. Most sexually active people come into contact with HPV during their lifetime. Usually the virus causes no harm and the infection clears on its own. However, in some cases, HPV infection can lead to ...

Share on Pinterest Results from a phase 3 clinical trial show promise for a new standard of care for treating people with advanced cervical cancer. AzmanL/Getty Images A phase 3 clinical trial ...

rather than continually trying to get a diagnosis for a cervical spine problem you may want to shift your focus to a nearby area of your body—your jaw. Estimates vary, but experts say that up to ...