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Neurological Conditions : Health & Medical
Sleep Apnea May Worsen Fatigue in MS Patients
Small study suggests sleep disorder could be missed in people with multiple sclerosis
Vagus Nerve Stimulation for Children With Epilepsy
A surgically implanted device offers an alternative for the treatment of intractable epilepsy.
Experts Meet to Discuss the Future of Epilepsy
A look at a conference that is said to be the first focused primarily on curing epilepsy, the 3,000-year-old brain disorder characterized by seizures that can be violent and even life threatening.
Peripheral Neuropathy-Topic Overview
What is peripheral neuropathy? Peripheral neuropathy is a problem that affects the peripheral nerves. These are the nerves that control your sense of touch,how you feel pain and temperature,and your muscle strength. Most of the time the problem starts in the fingers and toes. As it gets worse,it mov
Drug May Slow Down Multiple Sclerosis
An immune system-suppressing drug may slow progression of multiple sclerosis, new research suggests.
Blood Test May Help Detect Alzheimer's Disease
People with Alzheimer's disease can be identified by a distinct pattern of blood-protein biomarkers, say researchers working on a blood test to detect Alzheimer's in its earliest stages.
Pervasive Development Disorders
Find WebMD's comprehensive coverage of pervasive development disorders including medical reference, news, pictures, videos, and more.
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.
Delivery of Radiolabeled Antitenascin Monoclonal Antibodies
The pharmacokinetics of drug delivery with convection-enhanced delivery (CED) are poorly understood. Does CED provide a larger volume of distribution of a radiolabeled mAb than a bolus injection?
Genetic Screening and Diagnosis in Epilepsy?
What genetic screening tools are currently available for epilepsy? This review looks at recent findings that may impact both screening and treatment.
How Ritalin Affects Brains of Kids With ADHD
Medication activates areas associated with the disorder, scans show
Under- to Over-Eating: How Do Serotonin Receptors Contribute?
In this article, the authors put forth the hypothesis that eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa and bulimia could result from an impairment of serotoninergic systems.
Concussion History and Motor System Metabolism
The long-term and cumulative effects of sports concussions is of increasing concern. How does concussion history impact motor system metabolism among aging former athletes?
Influence of Neuroendoscopic Third Ventriculostomy
Read this comparison of neuroendoscopic third ventriculostomy vs shunt implantation in children with chronic hydrocephalus.
Cause of Multiple Sclerosis - Is Something Missing From Dr. Paolo Zambioni's Discovery?
The Italian Dr. Paolo Zambioni believes the root cause of MS is the accumulation of iron deposits in the blood vessels of the brain. In a simply surgery he removes these deposits.
Brain Scans Spot Alzheimer’s Changes Years Before Symptoms
Researchers say they can see telltale brain shrinkage years before a person develops memory loss or other symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease.
State-of-the-Art Stroke Care
On the basis of data presented at the 2013 American Academy of Neurology Annual Meeting, Dr. José Merino reviews exciting new concepts in stroke pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment.
High-Functioning Autism and Asperger's Syndrome
Whether it's labeled high-functioning autism or Asperger's syndrome, the condition presents daily challenges. WebMD examines the treatments, challenges, and ways families can help.