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Don't Delay MS Treatment
For people with multiple sclerosis (MS), a delay in treatment allows the disease to worsen.
Men Living With Multiple Sclerosis
This article discusses the effects multiple sclerosis has on the male human body. It also makes suggestions on what doctors to contact and how to deal with multiple sclerosis.
The Treatment of Dystonic Tremor: A Systematic Review
The authors explore the various treatment options available for tremor associated with dystonia, and propose an algorithm for treatment based on currently available data.
Minocycline in Children As a Treatment for Angelman Syndrome
This study indicates that the antibiotic minocycline may ameliorate the CNS symptoms associated with Angleman syndrome and improve behavioral performance. What might be the mechanism of action?
Preoperative Silk Suture Embolization
Cerebral and dural AVMs are potentially dangerous vascular malformations.
Patent Foramen Ovale and Risk of Recurrent Stroke
A new study casts doubt on the role patent foramen ovale plays in a patient's risk for recurrent stroke, says Dr. Mark Alberts in this video blog.
Dystrophy, Myotonic
Important It is possible that the main title of the report Dystrophy, Myotonic 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. ...
Word Tests May Predict Gains for Kids With Autism
Toddlers' brain responses corresponded with later language, thinking and self-care skills
8 Stroke Triggers for Those With Untreated Aneurysm
For those at risk, common activities such as drinking coffee, having sex, or blowing the nose could trigger a stroke, according to new research from the Netherlands.
Epilepsy and Multiple Subpial Transection
WebMD explains multiple subpial transection (MST), a surgery which is used to control brain seizures in people with epilepsy who don't respond to medication.
Treatment for Sciatic Nerve
The sciatic nerve is the largest nerve in the human body. Sciatic nerve pain may happen on occasion and be mild, or it may be frequent and extremely painful. Treatment is available for those who suffer from sciatica, but it must first be recognized and properly diagnosed, since treatment varies depe
Famous People With Multiple Sclerosis
Recent estimates suggest that multiple sclerosis affects at least 300,000 people in the United States and over 1 million worldwide, not surprisingly there are many famous people with multiple sclerosis. Many of them have continued to live long and active lives. Many of them have become ambassadors f
Cholesterol-Lowering Drug Reduces Dementia Risk by 70%
Statins, a new class of cholesterol-lowering drugs already widely used to prevent heart disease and stroke, also may reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease. A recently released study suggests people who use medications in the statin family may be 70% less likely to get Alzheimer's disease an
Liquid Medical Marijuana Shows Promise Against Severe Epilepsy
Child and adult patients who took cannabidiol had big drop in seizure rates, study found
Multiple Sclerosis Symptoms and Pain
For those who have been diagnosed with MS there are many problems that must faced. One of the biggest is the number of multiple sclerosis symptoms and pain. Despite the number of years that the medical community refused to see that the pain many patients went through as a symptom of the disease, the
DBS Improves Survival in Severe Parkinson's Disease
Deep-brain stimulation has been shown to improve motor symptoms in severe Parkinson's disease. But can it also positively impact survival?
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.
Development of Immunization Approaches to Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
This article reviews how innate and adaptive immunity can affect the pathogenesis of ALS and how harnessing the immune system through immunization approaches might offer promising future therapeutic avenues.
Leukodystrophy, Krabbe's
Important It is possible that the main title of the report Leukodystrophy, Krabbe's 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. ...
Dizziness: Lightheadedness and Vertigo-Related Information
A list of topics related to dizziness, lightheadedness, and vertigo.