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Neurological Conditions : Health & Medical

Early Clues to Alzheimer's Disease

Six years ago, Cliff Covert says, he first began noticing something was different. He was just past 50, at the top of his game, and the head of his own marketing and public relations firm in Milwaukee.

What Are Hallucinations?

WebMD explains the different types of hallucinations, including hearing voices, visual hallucinations, and smelling an odor that isn't there.

Late-Onset Pompe's Disease

Pompe's disease is a rare, but treatable disorder of glycogen metabolism. Learn about its presentation, diagnosis, and management in this review.

Trio of Drugs May Improve Alzheimer's

For people with mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease, three drugs -- Aricept, Razadyne, and Exelon -- may make some modest improvement in mental function

America's Melting Pot and Treatment of ADHD

Treatment for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may be more effective when doctors take their patients' ethnic or cultural backgrounds into account, according to a paper in the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.

When Is a Seizure Not a Seizure?

Most of us think of seizures as causing convulsive movements, but some seizures instead mimic changes of consciousness like delirium and even coma. How can we know when someone is seizing?

Multiple Sclerosis Medications - Drugs Are Not the Only Solution

There are many multiple sclerosis medications available today and the type of medication you may receive depends on the type of your MS. Multiple sclerosis medications can range from the beta interferons which tend to treat relapsing remitting MS through to a wide and varied range of different types

New Drugs Show Signs of Slowing Alzheimer’s

New results from ongoing clinical trials have fueled hopes for a class of Alzheimer’s drugs that target the buildup of sticky plaque in the brain linked to the disease. WebMD has the details.

A Brief History of Early Neuroanesthesia

This interesting article outlines the early history of anesthesia use in neurosurgical procedures, prior to the discovery of ether and chloroform in the 19th century.

New Alzheimer’s Gene Found

A newly identified gene appears to increase a person’s risk of developing late-onset Alzheimer’s disease, the most common type of Alzheimer’s disease.

Longevity Gene May Protect Mind

A "longevity gene" credited with long life may also help older people think clearly and preserve their memories -- offering new clues about the agingaging process.