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About Christopher Reeve's Accident
Christopher Reeve devoted the early part of his life to acting and eventually landed his most famous role as Superman. Almost a decade after removing the cape once and for all, Reeve suffered a near-fatal accident that left him paralyzed from the neck down. Although Reeve had been political since be
Autism Awareness Efforts Boost Early Diagnoses
Efforts to increase awareness about the early signs of autism appear to be working, a new study shows.
How the Brain Responds to Social Exclusion
Does exclusion from a group directly alter the mental processes that underlie cognitive control? This study utilized electrophysiological measures to test the behavioral consequences of exclusion.
14th International Congress on Parkinson's Disease
Read about advances in Parkinson's disease research.
Brachial Plexus Therapy Activities
The brachial plexus is a bundle of nerve fibers that run from the spine to the first vertebrae of the neck, through the armpit area and into the arms, effectively connecting the brain to the arms. When trauma occurs to the brachial plexus---stretching or tearing the brachial plexus---loss of muscle
1st Report of Deja Vu in Blind Person
Two English researchers describe what they say is the first report of dj vu in a blind person.
Implications Of The Cancer Stem Cell For Neuro-Oncology and Neurology
This review focuses on the potential for, and challenges of, cancer stem cells.
The Emotional Toll of Alzheimer's
When Alzheimer's patients build new bonds in a nursing home, it can have a serious impact on a family. Experts explain how families can cope.
Stereotactic Laser Ablation of High-Grade Gliomas
Laser interstitial thermal therapy promises new hope for the treatment of high-grade gliomas. In this review, the authors present a management algorithm that incorporates LITT in clinical practice.
Can Computer Games Really Prevent Dementia?
There's a lot of computerized brain training programs being marketed to help improve cognitive performance. Are they worth your time and money?
Carpal Tunnel Relief Techniques
The carpal tunnel is a passageway on the palm side of the wrist. Its job is to protect the main nerve, also known as the median nerve, and the tendons that control the bending of the fingers. Once the carpal tunnel becomes damaged, pressure is placed on the nerves and tendons, resulting in numbness
Odor Identification Deficits in MCI and Alzheimer's Disease
This study explores the relationship between olfactory impairment, cognition, and brain structure volumes in the healthy elderly, compared to patients with MCI or early Alzheimer's disease.
1999 HMO Executive Pay Strong Despite Poor Showing
If a CEO's most important job is delivering shareholder value, 1999 was hardly a banner year for executives of managed care companies.
How to Treat a Crushing Injury
The treatment of a crushing injury usually requires medical attention. However, minor crushing injuries are treatable with home remedies. It’s important that you know what to do in case of an emergency crushing injury. Crushing injuries occur frequently in car accidents, falls and aggressive
Deep-brain Stimulation for Dystonia
Deep-brain stimulation has shown to be an effective therapeutic option for dystonia, but not all types of dystonia may be equally responsive.
Gene Variant May Double Alzheimer's Risk for Women: Study
Effect wasn't nearly as pronounced among men, researchers say
Brachial Plexus Disease
A brachial plexus disease is a disorder of the brachial plexus, a nerve bundle around the shoulder where nerves from the spinal cord connect to individual nerves in the arm. Nerve injuries can develop into brachial plexus disorders.
'Autism Diet' May Not Improve Symptoms
The so-called autism diet -- a gluten-free, casein-free eating plan -- does not appear to improve the symptoms of children with the group of neurodevelopmental disorders known as autism spectrum disorder or ASD, according to a new study.