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Cerebral Dural Arteriovenous Fistulas and Aneurysms
This study examined the association of cerebral dural arteriovenous fistulas with concommitant aneurysms and the characteristics of patients who present with both conditions.
Oral Medication Could Help MS Patients Walk Better
A new oral medication for Multiple Sclerosis patients may help with walking ability and speed. It has proved beneficial to about 35% of the people taking it, and it is appropriate for patients with all major types of MS.
New Technique Helps With Early Alzheimer's Diagnosis
Imaging Technique Spots Brain Changes Before Symptoms Appear
New RSD Treatments
When you suffer reflex sympathetic dystrophy (RSD), you experience a burning pain within one or more of your peripheral extremities that may be accompanied by swelling, stiffness, weakness and even atrophy. More commonly referred to as complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) type I, the associated sym
Therapy Optimization in Multiple Sclerosis
This paper describes the methodology of the Therapy Optimization in MS study, designed to investigate the relationship between disease-modifying therapy compliance and health outcomes.
How to Control Diabetic Nerve Pain with Foods
Did you know that there are certain types of foods that can help control diabetic nerve pain you feel? Living with diabetes doesn't have to be a curse. There are ways to modify your diet and nutrition in order to cope with diabetic nerve pain better. What are some ways to control diabetic nerve pain
Laryngeal Nerve Damage Symptoms
The two laryngeal nerves attach to the larynx, commonly called the voice box. They help move the vocal cords, which allows a person to talk, and they also help prevent food or liquid from getting into the trachea, or windpipe. Laryngeal nerve damage can result from a few different medical conditions
Meningitis: Medicines for Pressure on the Brain-Credits
A list of contributors to the topic on Meningitis: Medicines for Pressure on the Brain.
Epilepsy Seizure Types and Symptoms
There are several different types of seizures, including grand mal, absence, myoclonic, clonic, tonic, and atonic seizures.
Deep Brain Stimulation
This overview of deep brain stimulation explores its current and investigational use across a wide spectrum of neurological and psychiatric disorders.
Better Hygiene Could Raise Risk of Alzheimer’s
A study by researchers at Cambridge University has found that high-income, highly industrialized countries with large urban areas and better hygiene and sanitation have much higher rates of Alzheimer's disease.
A Novel Means of Detecting Parkinson Disease
A relatively simple, noninvasive test could aid in detection of Parkinson disease in high-risk individuals.
For Alzheimer's Caregivers, a Much-Needed Break
Study confirms adult day care provides beneficial time off
A Practical Guide to the Treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica
Aggressive treatment of relapses and effective prevention of relapses is the primary goal of treatment in neuromyelitis optica.
New Clues on Brain’s Ability to Learn
A new study shows as little as two hours of “child-like” learning may be enough to stimulate growth of gray matter in the brains of mature adults.
Multiple Sclerosis Health Center Guide
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic neurological disease that involves the central nervous system—specifically the brain, spinal cord, and optic nerves. Get in-depth multiple sclerosis information here on symptoms and treatments of MS.
Cancer vs Noncancer Pain: Time to Shed the Distinction?
What is the rationale for distinguishing between cancer-related and non-cancer-related pain?
Autism Health Center News and Features
Learn about autism, a pervasive developmental disorder (PDD) that often interferes with a person's ability to communicate with and relate to others.