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Tips for Preventing Carpal Tunnel
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a condition that results from continual repetitive movements of the wrist. These movements cause irritation in the carpal tunnel, which becomes inflamed and compresses the median nerve. When the median nerve is compressed, you will feel tingling and numbness in your hand an
High-Dose Methotrexate and Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma
A 50-year-old female presents with visual difficulties, right eyelid droop, difficulties with balance, and loss of appetite.
Surprise! Unexpected Pleasures Are Sweetest
We may think we know what we like, but what our brain really wants is often quite different. As far as the brain's hidden desires are concerned, variety is the spice of life.
Genes, Environment Linked to ALS
Some forms of Lou Gehrig's disease, or ALS, may be caused by a high rate of genetic abnormalities.
Does Physical Activity Affect Cognition?
Dr Jacobs reviews the results of a study evaluating the relationship between aerobic exercise and cognitive outcomes.
An Approach for Skull Base and Nasopharyngeal Pathology
This case series highlights advantages and limitations of a combined endonasal and transoral approach for surgical management of the middle and posterior skull base and nasopharynx.
FDA Updates Alert on ADHD Drug Cylert
The FDA recommends that doctors who prescribe Cylert or any generic versions of the drug (pemoline) switch patients to another therapy.
Home Videos Show Autism Starts Later in Some
Children who seemed normal in their first year of life may regress and develop symptoms of autism by their second birthday
Myoclonus: A Pragmatic Approach
Myoclonus -- a brief involuntary muscle contraction -- can have a variety of causes, some benign, some potentially serious, and some psychogenic. How should one approach the differential diagnosis?
Boy's Death Linked to Ritalin
Could a 14-year old Michigan boy's death last month be the result of damage caused by years of taking Ritalin?
Autism: Birth Problems
Some problems that occur during birth are linked to autism, research shows.
Concussion-Topic Overview
What is a concussion? A concussion is a brain injury that is caused by a sudden blow to the head or to the body. The blow shakes the brain inside the skull, which temporarily prevents the brain from working normally.Some people have obvious symptoms of a concussion (such as passing out or feeling li
A Primer on Diffusion Tensor Imaging of Anatomical Substructures
In this article, the authors review the application of diffusion tensor (DT) magnetic resonance (MR) imaging to demonstrate anatomical substructures that cannot be resolved by conventional structural imaging.
How to Practice Yoga for Epilepsy
In his book, "Yoga: The Path to Holistic Health," internationally acclaimed yoga guru B.K.S. Iyengar describes a series of yoga poses for treating epilepsy. Forward fold pose, downward-facing dog pose and corpse pose are three of the 18 illustrated positions. Epileptic seizures occur when your brain
Disorders of Consciousness
Recent studies suggest that some patients in a 'vegetative state' have some awareness and even communicative ability, presenting the physician with serious challenges in clinical decision making.
Neurocysticercosis
Learn about neurocysticercosis, the most common helminthic disease of the CNS. It occurs in Latin America, Asia, and Africa and in industrialized nations with high immigration rates from these areas.
High-grade Meningiomas
Resection and radiotherapy are first-line treatment for high-grade meningiomas, but currently there's no effective therapy if those fail. What therapeutic approaches have promise?
Patient-Controlled Transdermal Fentanyl vs IV Morphine
Patient-controlled anesthesia with IV morphine is commonly used to treat postoperative pain. Recently, transdermal iontophoretic fentanyl was approved for the same use. Which is better?