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Peripheral Neuropathy: Early Symptoms
Peripheral neuropathy is a condition that damages the nerves in your body, and may result from injuries, chronic conditions such as diabetes, and exposure to poisons. The early symptoms of peripheral neuropathy depend on which nerves are affected, and include problems with muscle control and change
Auditory Hallucinations as Symptoms
Auditory hallucinations occur when a person perceives sound in the absence of external stimuli. Auditory hallucinations are heard rather then seen, felt, tasted or smelled, although a person can experience hallucinations through more than one sense simultaneously. The perceived stimuli can be a huma
ADHD in Children
Learn about attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children, including symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
Recognition and Treatment of Neurologic Wilson's Disease
Wilson's disease has a variable presentation and is often misdiagnosed, potentially leading to severe hepatic and neurologic consequences. But when correctly diagnosed, its easily treatable.
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy: Emerging Tribulations
While recent studies have shown encouraging results for potential treatments for Duchenne muscular dystrophy, they have also revealed limitations in current trial design for this disease.
New Guidelines for Treating Patients With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Expert Carmel Armon, MD, MSc, MHS, discusses the AAN's 2009 updated guidelines on caring for patients with ALS.
Alzheimer's Disease Research
Researchers continue looking in to the risk factors - and potential treatments - of Alzheimer's disease.
Recent Advances in Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease
Charcot-Marie-Tooth is the most prevalent hereditary neuromuscular disorder. What progress has been made in understanding its genetic basis, and what's the latest on treatment?
Forgetful? Don't Assume It's Alzheimer's Disease
Persons who consistently misplace car keys or are 'putting money in the sugar bowl' have mild memory deficit, but probably less than half of people with these symptoms actually have early Alzheimer's disease, says a team of researchers from Denmark.
Inguinal Nerve Pain
Nerve pain is a common symptom in a wide variety of illnesses and conditions. Many nerves, including the inguinal nerve, have significant potential to cause pain due to their length and association with multiple organs. Thus the symptoms and treatment options vary considerably from case to case. Stu
Studies Link Cold Sore Virus to Alzheimer's Risk
But other experts doubt that a herpes infection could cause the brain disease
Multiple Sclerosis Medical Reference
Find all medical reference articles on Multiple Sclerosis at WebMD.
How Is Meningococcal Classified?
What Is Meningitis?Meningitis is the generic term for a bacterial infection of the meninges, a tissue layer that surrounds both the brain and spinal cord. While a range of bacteria species can cause meningitis, the gram-negative, diplococci bacterium known as "Neisseria meningitidis" or...
Signs and Symptoms of MS - How MS is First Recognized
Without a doubt multiple sclerosis is one of the most devastating diseases that affect modern man. The signs and symptoms of MS were first documented by Jean-Martin Charcot in 1868. It is an autoimmune disease caused when a person's own immune system begins to attack the myelin layer that prote
Raising a Child With Asperger’s Syndrome
The condition, similar to autism, requires patience from parents, structure, and sometimes a special dog.
Vitamin D3 and Interferon Beta-1b in Patients With MS
Could Vitamin D deficiency be one environmental factor which might explain the latitude association with MS prevalence? This trial examined the effects of Vitamin D3 on MS patients in Finland.
Improving the Diagnostic Accuracy in Parkinsonism
Separating Parkinson's disease from the various causes of atypical parkinsonism can be a challenge in clinical practice. What criteria can be used to help differentiate them?
Women Who Breast-Feed Less Likely to Have MS Relapse: Study
But protective effect seems to last only about as long as exclusive nursing does
Adult ADHD
Find WebMD's comprehensive coverage of adult ADHD including medical reference, news, pictures, videos, and more.
Autistic Empathy Toward Autistic Others
While those with autism spectrum disorder may experience difficulty empathizing with others, this study suggests that they may respond differently to others with autism.