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Vitamin A, Steroids Could Help Keep Body Clocks in Sync
subacute combined degeneration, B12 deficiency, malabsorption, nitrous oxide
A low vitamin B12 level can cause changes in thinking, sensation, and even the ability to walk. Despite being frequently found in most diets, a low B12 level is not uncommon. Learn why here.
Talk Therapy May Help Adults With ADHD
Adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) who take medication for the problem may benefit even more if they see a therapist and receive cognitive behavioral therapy, a new study says.
How to Tell If You Have Nerve Damage
Nerve damage is a condition called neuropathy. Different types of neuropathy are classified by where in the body nerve damage is developing. Nerve damage is associated with diabetes, a result from prolonged high blood sugar levels. However, even individuals without diabetes can develop neuropathy. I
Consumers, Payers Team Up to Assess Prescription Drug Efficacy
With drug prices spiraling upward, two new groups have formed to become better buyers in a seller's market.
CIDP: Mimics and Chameleons
The diagnosis of chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy is usually straightforward, but atypical presentations can represent a diagnostic challenge. What are common red flags?
Beyond Suppression: A Naturopathic Approach To Healing From Multiple Sclerosis
The conventional treatment of MS is to suppress the immune system and palliate the symptoms from the damage to nerves. This approach focuses on slowing the progression of the dis-ease process but does not address the source of the immune imbalance making healing and cure unlikely. The naturopathic a
What Causes Parkinson Disease?
Medscape interviews Caroline Tanner, MD, PhD, on major advances in the understanding of Parkinson disease, along with potential therapeutic approaches.
Hypernatremia and Seizures
Hypernatremia is a condition in which an infant has too much salt in her body. Children with hypernatremia become dehydrated as well as have seizures. Doctors differ on the exact method of treatment, according to "Pediatric Neurology." The patient may need treatment to stop seizures as well as for t
Bacterical Meningitis Precautions
Meningitis is an inflammation of the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord. Viruses, parasites, fungi or bacteria can cause meningitis. Bacterial meningitis, as opposed to viral meningitis, is more serious and if left untreated, it can result in paralysis, stroke or even death. There are
New Screening Tool for Dementia
A new screening tool for dementia gauges the ability of older adults to perform everyday tasks.
Investigating Opioid Misuse
Dr. Lynn Webster discusses the role and selection of physicians in legal investigations of opioid misuse.
Treatment of Multiple System Atrophy Using IV Immunoglobulin
This open-label study evaluated the safety and efficacy of intravenous immunoglobulin in treating multiple systems atrophy, a neurodegenerative disease for which there is currently no therapy.
Carpal Tunnel Exercises
If you spend a lot of time in front of a computer keyboard, or perform other repetitive work with your hands, you may feel the negative effect in the form of carpal tunnel syndrome. Carpal tunnel is a painful medical condition that hinders how you're able to move and use your hands and wrists. Exerc
ADHD Drugs Keep People on the Straight & Narrow?
People with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) who are taking medication to help control the symptoms of this illness may be less likely to commit crimes, a new Swedish study suggests.
New Stroke Prevention Guidelines: A Quick and Easy Guide
A quick reference guide to the AHA/ASA's recently released guideline on primary stroke prevention.
Living With a Spinal Cord Injury-Frequently Asked Questions
Learning about a spinal cord injury (SCI):What is an SCI?What causes an SCI?What happens in an SCI?How is an SCI classified?Learning about rehabilitation:What happens in rehabilitation for an SCI?What is a rehab team?How do I choose a rehab center?Managing medical conditions and complications:How do
What Are the Causes of Trigeminal Neuropathy?
Trigeminal neuropathy, or trigeminal neuralgia, is an extremely painful condition characterized by disruption of the trigeminal nerve, which supplies sensation to the face and scalp. The Mayo Clinic says trigeminal neuralgia affects women more often than men.
Neurostimulators for the Treatment of Primary Headaches
This review explores various neurostimulation modalities as options for treatment of patients with drug-resistant primary headaches. Which techniques have shown efficacy?