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Epilepsy Seizure: First Aid for Emergencies
WebMD tells you how to recognize when seizures require emergency care and what to do if you witness a person having a seizure.
Rare Primary Headaches
A brief primer on the presentation, pathophysiology, and treatment options of rare headache disorders, including nummular and hypnic headaches and headache associated with cold, exercise, or sex.
Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS): A Short Critique
Dr. John F. Peppin highlights the shortcomings of the FDA's upcoming REMS initiative and offers his recommendations for improving the plan.
Dix-Hallpike Test for Vertigo
The Dix - Hallpike test (also called Nylen - Barany test) determines whether vertigo is triggered by certain head movements. Your health professional will carefully observe any involuntary eye movements (nystagmus) that may occur during this test to determine if the cause of your vertigo is central
How to Detect Brain Tumor Warning Signs
Brain tumor warning signs present themselves in the young and the old. Although most people will never experience this condition, it is very serious when it does occur. Most symptoms are otherwise benign when shown 1 at a time, but when all things happen together, it is reason for concern. Here you
Can Games, Puzzles Keep Aging Minds Sharp?
New study says maybe, but the reason why isn't yet clear
The Latest on Autism
WebMD reviews the latest information about autism, including research into the causes of the disorder.
What Doctors Worry About in the Neuro-ICU
Patients with neurological diseases are more prone to specific complications. Staff in the neuro-ICU watch carefully for these problems so they can managed quickly if seen.
Social Skills Program for Young Adults With Autism Shows Promise
PEERS involves patients and caregivers to maintain social support and guidance
Decompressive Hemicraniectomy in ICH With ICP Crisis
This review reports on 5 patients with ICH deep in the dominant hemisphere, with clot evacuation deemed too risky. Did decompressive hemicraniectomy alone provide acceptable outcomes?
Diabetic Seizure Symptoms
When people suffer from diabetes, their bodies cannot produce enough insulin or use it properly, according to the American Diabetes Association. Since the body uses insulin to convert foods absorbed in the body into energy, diabetes can cause serious problems. One of the complications a diabetic per
Meningitis: Long-Term Problems-Topic Overview
People who have bacterial meningitis may have long-term complications,including: Permanent brain damage. Meningitis can cause long-term problems such as hearing loss (ranging from slight to total),learning problems (including intellectual disabilities),seizures,vision problems (including blindness),
Alzheimer's Process May Start in 50s
A spinal-fluid test may detect Alzheimer's disease decades before it causes dementia, U.S. researchers report.
Depression or Frontotemporal Dementia? How to Tell
An easy tool is surprisingly discriminatory for these clinically similar conditions.
House Studies Possible Link Between Autism, Vaccines
In a marathon and emotionally charged hearing, a Congressional committee on Thursday examined an alleged link between routine childhood vaccines and autism.
The Evidence for Symptomatic Treatments in ALS
While amyotrophic lateral sclerosis remains a progressive and invariably fatal disease, much can be done to improve the patient's quality of life. What symptomatic interventions are available?
Autism, Measles Vaccine: No Link
A carefully designed study shows no link between measles-vaccine viruses lurking in the gut and either autism or intestinal disease.
Exercise vs. Usual Care in Stable Immune Mediated Neuropathy
This study aims to evaluate the effect of a tailored home exercise program versus usual care on reducing disability and activity restriction resulting from an inflammatory neuropathy.
Fish Fat May Help Fight Alzheimer's Disease
New research shows how a fat found in fish such as salmon, mackerel, and herring might help fight Alzheimer's disease.