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Neurological Conditions : Health & Medical
New Numbers on ADHD in U.S. Kids
A new CDC report shows how common attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has become in the U.S.
How to Help Your Aging Parents Without Going Broke
From making their daily life easier to affording in-home care, here's the (money) wise guide you need.
Selective Transduction of Primary Glioblastoma Multiforme Endothelial Cells
Does retargeting the adenovirus with a fibroblast growth factor (FGF) ligand, FGF-2 increase transduction efficiency?
How PCBs May Hurt the Brain
New research is helping to explain why exposure to environmental toxins called PCBs may be linked to developmental problems.
Seizures-Topic Overview
The brain controls how the body moves by sending out small electrical signals through the nerves to the muscles. Seizures, or convulsions, occur when abnormal signals from the brain change the way the body functions.
Brain Death: Legal Obligations and the Courts
This overview provides physicians with a general legal framework on brain death, offering a historical perspective as well as current legal definitions in several states.
Pain a Problem in Alzheimer's Disease
Alzheimer's patients feel pain -- but because it's hard for them to tell anyone about it, their pain is undertreated, say Australian researchers.
Third International Stroke Trial 3
IST-3 sought to determine whether a wider variety of patients might benefit from tPA treatment than current guidelines suggest, especially those aged over 80 years. What are the findings?
Mitochondrial Causes of Epilepsy
In this review, learn how to recognize and treat the various mitochondrial disorders in which seizures are an important component.
Clinical Approach to Posttraumatic Epilepsy
This review examines the natural history, diagnostic considerations, and treatment options for posttraumatic epilepsy. How should clinicians approach this challenging clinical entity?
Expert: U.S. Left Out of Stem Cell Advances
The U.S. ban on embryonic stem cells is making America miss out on medical advances, a prominent researcher argues.
Statins May Not Curb Alzheimer's Risk
Taking statin drugs, which cut LDL "bad" cholesterol, may not make Alzheimer's disease less likely, doctors report in the journal Neurology.
Concussion Symptoms & Treatment
A concussion is a brain injury that interferes with brain function temporarily. Concussions are typically caused by some sort of trauma to the head. The severity of a concussion can vary widely from mild to very serious.
Statin Drugs Show Some Promise for Multiple Sclerosis
Statin drugs such as Lipitor show promise for the treatment of multiple sclerosis, a small, preliminary study suggests.
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.
Bright Light, Aromatherapy Ease Dementia
A whiff of soothing lavender or exposure to bright light may be enough to relieve some of the most disturbing symptoms of dementia.
New Stroke Management Guidelines: A Quick and Easy Guide
Key takeaways from the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association updated guidelines on the management of acute ischemic stroke.
Spinal Neurocysticercosis
The authors present the outcomes of their treatments of six patients with spinal neurocysticercosis.
Mediterranean Diet May Preserve Memory
A new study shows that people who eat a Mediterranean-style diet are less likely to develop mild cognitive impairment, which is a stage of memory loss between typical aging and Alzheimer’s disease.