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Gene Link to Tourette's Syndrome Found
Scientists have identified a rare gene mutation that could contribute to Tourette's syndrome.
Speech Therapy for Lou Gehrig's Disease
Lou Gehrig's Disease is a progressive neurological disease associated with Gehrig, who had to retire from professional baseball after developing the disease. The formal name of the disease is amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). It is a motor neuron disease in which nerve cells responsible for contr
Open v. Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Surgery
Carpal tunnel release surgery is a medical procedure that is used to relieve pressure on the median nerve in the wrist by severing the carpal ligament. This procedure, which can eliminate the symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome, can be accomplished as open release surgery or endoscopic surgery.
Ask the Experts - First Episode of Seizure in a Child With a...
What should be the diagnostic and therapeutic approach to a child who has had a first episode of seizure, in whom a single ring-enhancing lesion is identified on CT scan of the brain?
Three Major Advances in Multiple Sclerosis
Drs. Fred Lublin and Robert Fox discuss 3 promising areas of multiple sclerosis research from ECTRIMS 2013 in Copenhagen, Denmark.
Brain Aneurysm-Topic Overview
What is a brain aneurysm?A brain (cerebral) aneurysm is a bulging, weak area in the wall of an artery that supplies blood to the brain. In most cases, a brain aneurysm causes no symptoms and goes unnoticed. In rare cases, the brain aneurysm ruptures, releasing blood into the skull and causing a ...
Diagnosing MS - How a Diagnosis is Made
Multiple sclerosis can be a devastating disease for anyone who is diagnosed with it. Currently there are no known cures for the disease; however there are a variety of therapies and medications that can help the person diagnosed with MS lead a full life. There is no one test that can be performed fo
Antidepressant Celexa May Help Ease Alzheimer's-Linked Agitation
Study finds it might be safer alternative to standard antipsychotics
Buttered Popcorn Flavoring Linked to Alzheimer's
Diacetyl, the flavorant that adds butter flavor to foods and smooth feel to beverages, can enter the brain and enhance the buildup of the beta amyloid plaque of Alzheimer's disease, lab studies show.
ADHD Drugs Keep People on the Straight & Narrow?
People with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) who are taking medication to help control the symptoms of this illness may be less likely to commit crimes, a new Swedish study suggests.
Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)-Surgery
Ear surgery is an option for treating benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) only in severe cases when other treatments have not worked.
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?
Aging and ADHD
Many adults have ADHD but don't know it. WebMD explains the symptoms and diagnosis of ADHD in adults.
Autism Health Center News and Features
Learn about autism, a pervasive developmental disorder (PDD) that often interferes with a person's ability to communicate with and relate to others.
Alzheimer's-Linked Brain Plaques and Blood Flow
Amyloid beta clumps may constrict blood flow, adding to neurological woes, animal studies suggest
Endovascular Treatment of Extracranial Atherosclerosis
Do drug-eluting stents offer any advantage over bare-metal stents in terms of restenosis rates in extracranial vertebral artery stenosis?
The Neural Components of Empathy
This neuroimaging study sought to identify the neural basis of empathy by assessing empathic responses to individuals experiencing painful, anxious, and happy events.
Use of Tylenol in Pregnancy Tied to Higher ADHD Risk in Child
Risk increases with longer use, researchers say; experts caution the finding needs verification