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Stroke Prediction With ABCD Scores

Although carotid imaging is optimal immediately following a transient ischemic attack, this is not always feasible. Are ABCD scores useful for triaging patients to acute vs. delayed carotid imaging?

Drugs Warnings for ADHD

Government advisors urged new warnings and information for parents of children using drugs to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), though they avoided strong safety alerts backed by a separate panel last month.

ADHD and Drug Abuse

Find WebMD's comprehensive coverage of ADHD & drug abuse including medical reference, news, pictures, videos, and more.

Eye Nerve Damage Symptoms

The optic nerve is located in the back of the eye. It transmits signals from your retina to the brain so you can interpret the images you see. If this nerve becomes inflamed or damaged, your sight will be affected. There are several diseases that can cause damage to this nerve, so managing your prim

Are Opioids Safe?

In light of the rise in unintentional poisoning deaths due to opioid analgesics, Dr. Charles Argoff discusses the appropriate selection and use of pain therapies.

Aging May Tinker With Thirst

With age, the nerves that signal thirst may not work as well, making dehydration a possibility for older adults, researchers report.

ADHD and Relationships

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How to Fix Sciatic Nerve Pain

Sciatica, or sciatic nerve pain, occurs when the sciatic nerve is pinched or irritated. It is characterized by a sharp pain running down the back of the leg, and sometimes tingling or pressure that can be felt all the way into the toes. This condition can be caused by four main problems such as a he

What Is Trigeminal Neuralgia?

People with trigeminal neuralgia experience intense pain in the eyes, cheeks, jaw, lips or forehead. Many people with this condition initially think they have a bad toothache. The nature of the pain, however, usually causes them to seek medical treatment.Most facial pain is not trigemina

Sciatic Pain Due to Calcification in the Spine

Sciatica is a painful condition that may lead to limping and even immobility in your legs. Sciatic pain can be caused or aggravated by calcification in the sacroiliac joint that further compress the sciatic nerve running from your sacrum down through your hips and providing sensory and motor input t