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Neurological Conditions : Health & Medical
Rathke Cleft Cyst Presenting With Hyponatremia
While Rathke cleft cysts are most often asymptomatic, this unusual case presented with hallmarks of pituitary apoplexy.
Temporal Changes in Intracranial Pressure
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) initiates a broad range of complex mechanical and pathophysiological destructive cascades and hence is associated with high mortality and morbidity rates.
Kids Exposed to Mercury, Lead at Risk for ADHD
Young children exposed to certain heavy metals appear to be at higher risk for developing problems with attention and behavior later in life, a new study shows.
Biomarkers for Disease Progression in Parkinson's Disease
Do any reliable biomarkers for disease progression in Parkinson's disease currently exist? What characteristics should such a biomarker have?
Acromegaly: Review of Current Medical Therapy and New Drugs on the Horizon
New somatostatin analogs, novel chimeric ligands, and extended delivery implants--all currently in clinical trials--bring new hope for sufferers of acromegaly.
What is Progressive Supranuclear Palsy?
Progressive supranuclear palsy is both a syndrome and a degenerative disease...
Is Tau the 'How' Behind Alzheimer's?
When this protein malfunctions, brain cells die, say researchers working with mice
Maternal Bereavement Not Linked to Autism
Despite a possible connection between prenatal stress and autism, researchers in Denmark say the pain of losing a loved one during or just before pregnancy does not increase the baby's risk of autism later in life.
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) in Children: Symptoms, Treatments
Multiple sclerosis is more common in children and teens than you think. WebMD explains the causes, symptoms, and treatment of this disease in young people.
Management of Anticoagulant and Antiplatelet-Related ICH
Nontraumatic spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage is an uncommon but serious event in patients taking antiplatelet and/or anticoagulant medications. Can their effects be reversed?
Carb-Starved Brain Fights Alzheimer's
A natural substance linked to longer lifespan fights Alzheimer's disease, mouse studies suggest.
Early Diagnosis of Alzheimer's Disease
Dr. Gilman discusses the potential benefits and drawbacks of a blood-based panel of secreted signaling proteins that may help detect Alzheimer's disease in early stages.
Pitfalls of Intraoperative Image-Guided Spinal Navigation
This article summarizes the authors' experience with various pitfalls of intraoperative spinal navigation, and gives practical tips on their avoidance and management.
Epilepsy driving restrictions still debatable.
Patients with epilepsy who drive have the best chance of avoiding a seizure-related car crash if they have not had a seizure in at least 6-12 months, according to a report in the medical journal Neurology.
Effect of Peginterferon Beta-1a on MRI Measures in RRMS
This study explored the effect of peginterferon beta-1a every 2 and 4 weeks on MS disease activity as measured by brain lesions detected on MRI. How did it perform against placebo?
Genetic Screening and Diagnosis in Epilepsy?
What genetic screening tools are currently available for epilepsy? This review looks at recent findings that may impact both screening and treatment.
Novel and Emerging Treatments in Relapsing-Remitting MS
Treatment options for relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis are evolving rapidly. This article summarizes the many novel and emerging disease-modifying treatments currently in trials.