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Progressive Relapsing MS: Symptoms and Treatment
WebMD explains the symptoms and treatment of progressive relapsing multiple sclerosis.
A European Look at the New AAN Migraine Guidelines
German neurologist Dr. Hans-Christoph Diener takes issue with (some of) the AAN's new episodic migraine recommendations.
Are 2 Tasks the Limit of Multitasking?
New research shows that the brain can really only handle two complicated tasks at a time.
Dementia-Topic Overview
Dementia is a loss of mental skills that affects your daily life. It can cause problems with your memory and how well you can think and plan.
Diagnosis and Treatment of Depression in Patients With MS
Depression frequently accompanies multiple sclerosis, but is often underdiagnosed and undertreated. This review provides a practical approach to screening for and treatment of depression in MS.
Elevated Jugular Venous Oxygen Saturation
Data from 450 severely head injured patients admitted to the Neurosurgical Intensive Care Unit of Ben Taub General Hospital were analyzed retrospectively.
Neuronal Adhesion and Synapse Organization After TBI
In this article, the authors focus on the cellular and synaptic alterations that occur with traumatic brain injury. Could synaptic cell adhesion molecules be potential targets for future therapeutics?
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Exercises
Anyone experiencing carpal tunnel syndrome can perform these exercises every few hours to relieve and prevent pain. The exercises can help to strengthen the muscles and increase the circulation of blood to these areas through mild aerobic and resistance-training methods. Changing positions every few
B Vitamins No Help for Alzheimer's
Clinical trial findings crush hopes that high dose B vitamins -- folate and vitamins B6 and B12 -- could slow Alzheimer's disease.
Holoprosencephaly
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Multiple Sclerosis Runs in Families
Close Relatives of People With MS Are at Greater Risk for the Disease
Epilepsy Drug Linked to Birth Defects, Low IQ
Women who take valproate for epilepsy during early pregnancy may have a higher risk of giving birth to children with birth defects and lowered verbal IQ.
New Intensity to Debate Over Autism Cause
A debate has intensified over claims that autism is linked to thimerosal in vaccines.
Triggers and Risk Factors for Parkinson Disease Psychosis
Psychotic symptoms, including hallucinations and delusions, are often seen in Parkinson disease patients under long-term treatment. What patient factors and/or medications might increase the risk?
Military Neurosurgery, Past and Present
Neurosurgeons play a crucial role in military medicine, from the wars of yesterday to the conflicts of today.
Study Shows Small Seizure Risk From Vaccine
Childhood vaccinations against measles, mumps, and rubella saves lives, but they may cause an increased risk of fever-related seizures.
Ask the Experts - What are the Possible Etiologies of and Treatment...
The patient was originally studied for sinus disease, and was negative. MRI of the brain without contrast did not reveal significant change. Could this be neurological? Where do I go from here?
Mitochondrial Disorders Affecting the Nervous System
This review focuses on primary genetic mitochondrial diseases that affect the nervous system, discussing their pathophysiology, classical phenotypes, diagnosis, and treatment.
Therapeutic Targets in Glioblastoma Multiforme.
What are the various cellular and extracellular signaling pathways that may prove promising in the treatment of patients with malignant glioma?