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Neurological Conditions : Health & Medical
MS May Raise Odds for Earlier Death, Study Finds
Younger people with the disease appear to face an even greater risk of dying prematurely
Tic Disorders and Twitches
WebMD explains the difference between tics and twitches, including their causes, symptoms, and treatment.
Migraine Aura: New Ideas About Cause and Significance
This review examines recent advances in the understanding of aura and its role in migraine, providing new insight into not only migraine but also fundamental mechanisms of brain physiology.
Medical Licensing: Piles of Paperwork and Much-Needed Reform
Dr Andrew Wilner discusses the bureaucracy involved in medical credentialing and how -- hopefully -- paperwork reform lies ahead.
'Second Thoughts' Are Real
Free will comes from a different part of the brain than "free won't" -- that last minute decision not to do something you were about to do.
Dogs Respond to Non-Epileptic Seizures
Dogs may respond to seizures -- but only those caused by psychological reasons rather than epilepsy, according to new research.
Diet May Sway Alzheimer's Death Rate
Alzheimer's disease patients may live longer if they follow a traditional Mediterranean diet, doctors report in the journal Neurology.
Low Vitamin D Levels May Boost Alzheimer's Risk, Study Finds
It's too soon to recommend supplements, dietary changes for prevention of Alzheimer's disease.
Schizophrenic Disorders & Treatments
Schizophrenia--a serious, chronic mental illness--makes up approximately one-third of U.S. homeless and a quarter of all mental health costs. Many afflicted are unable to hold jobs and live normal, well-adjusted lives, and thus the disorder places an undue burden on the public health system. While s
ADHD Tests
Find WebMD's comprehensive coverage of tests that may help a doctor diagnose ADHD including medical reference, news, pictures, videos, and more.
Current Acute Stroke Trials and the Therapeutic Time Window
An overview of existing and novel thrombolytic approaches which are under investigation for treatment of acute ischemic stroke, with an eye towards expanding the crucial therapeutic time window.
Leukemia Drug Is Highly Effective MS Treatment
Two new studies offer proof that a leukemia drug long used to treat multiple sclerosis works better than a common treatment.
Selecting a Safe Opioid
Dr. Charles Argoff discusses the metabolic and safety profiles of opioid therapies and offers advice on how to choose wisely.
CSF Leakage in the Setting of Pituitary Adenomas
Spontaneous CSF rhinorrhea may occur in patients with pituitary adenoma. What clinical factors are most commonly associated with this issue, and how it is best managed?
What Are the Causes of Peripheral Neuropathy & High Cholesterol?
If you find you have both high cholesterol and peripheral neuropathy, you need to treat those conditions but also look for the causes. An underlying disease or lifestyle choice may cause both high cholesterol and peripheral neuropathy.
Thalamic DBS for Neuropathic Pain After Amputation
Does deep brain stimulation give effective and lasting relief of neuropathic pain due to amputation or brachial plexus avulsion?
Old Drugs Find New Paths to the Brain
An unconventional delivery of a conventional drug shows promise in interrupting seizures.
Causes of Multiple Sclerosis and the Accompanied Depression
Quite frequently, prior to the actual diagnosis of multiple sclerosis, a person will experience inexplicable and apparently strange signs that is mysterious. The person will be mystified, disorientated and often frightened when numbness, weakness occurs as well as other neurological symptoms.
Researchers Pinpoint Possible Protein Culprit Behind Alzheimer's
Postmortem analysis of almost 1,400 brains implicates tau, not amyloid, buildup driving memory loss