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Driving Safe for Some With Alzheimer's

Many people in the early stages of dementia -- such as Alzheimer's -- can continue to drive safely as long as they are monitored closely, researchers say.

What is MS?

While many people have heard of multiple sclerosis, when they or a loved one are diagnosed with it the first question they normally ask is "What is MS?" This is a very valid question and has many different answers.

Adult ADHD

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

Antidepressant Use in Pregnancy: Autism Risk?

Children born to women who take SSRI antidepressants during pregnancy may have a slight increase in risk for developing autism spectrum disorder (ASD), a new study suggests.

Hereditary Sensory and Autonomic Neuropathy Type II

Important It is possible that the main title of the report Neuropathy, Hereditary Sensory, Type II is not the name you expected. Please check the synonyms listing to find the alternate name(s) and disorder subdivision(s) covered by this report. ...

Adult ADHD Treatments

Find WebMD's comprehensive coverage of treatments for ADHD in adults including medical reference, news, pictures, videos, and more.

ECG Not Required for Kids With ADHD

It's reasonable for doctors to consider giving kids an ECG test before prescribing stimulants to treat ADHD, but it's not a must, say the American Academy of Pediatrics and American Heart Association.

Vasospasm As The Sole Cause of Cerebral Ischemia

The authors review literature that challenges the view that vasospasm involving large arteries is the exclusive cause of delayed ischemic neurological deficits following subarachnoid hemorrhage.

Partial Complex Seizure Symptoms

Partial complex seizures occur in the temporal lobes of the brain. People have a temporary loss of awareness with specific symptoms in this altered consciousness. This specific type of seizure is characterized by involuntary repetitive movements. Seizures take place when the electrical activity in

Parkinson's Disease: Who Gets Advanced Therapies?

Advanced device-aided therapies for Parkinson's disease can help ameliorate L-dopa induced motor complications, but how does one decide which therapy is most appropriate -- and who should get it?