Delayed deterioration of neurological function after ischemia stroke is a well-documented clinical problem. However, minimal studies exist pertaining to spinal cord blood flow and blood-spinal cord barrier (BSCB) integrity with delayed neurological deterioration after transient spinal cord ischemia.  Now, a study from researchers at the University of South Florida shows that stroke can cause long-term damage to the BSCB, creating a toxic environment in the … Continue reading Study maps how a stroke damages the blood-spinal cord barrier.