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DAVFs Presenting With Brainstem Dysfunction
Stroke was initially suspected in these two unusual cases of cerebral dural arteriovenous fistula which presented with symptoms of brainstem ischemia.
Spinal Cord Lesions & MS Symptoms
Spinal cord lesions involved with multiple sclerosis tend to affect the lower extremities while brain lesions tend to affect upper body areas such as arms and eyes. The spinal cord is involved in approximately 90 percent of those diagnosed with multiple sclerosis at some point.
Diets High in Antioxidants May Reduce Risk of Alzheimer's Disease
Here's another reason to fill up shopping carts with fresh veggies: A diet high in antioxidants may reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease.
The #1 Presenting Symptom - Optic Neuritis
The first signs that something just wasn't right with me came about in 1989, right after I graduated from high school. It was my first year of college and I was 18 years old. I was young, confident, and naive you could say.
Multiple Sclerosis Therapies
Find WebMD's comprehensive coverage of multiple sclerosis therapies including medical reference, news, pictures, videos, and more.
Update on the Management of Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
This review presents current best practice in the management of subarachnoid hemorrhage, including emergency and critical care management, treatment of medical complications, and surgical options.
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?
FDA Approves New Epilepsy Drug for Persistent Seizures
Epileptic patients for whom current multidrug therapies have not been effective may soon find a new addition in their drug cocktails.
Focal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage Mimicking TIA
Focal subarachnoid haemorrhage can often mimic transient ischemic attack. Is unenhanced CT sufficient as an emergency diagnostic tool?
Treating CCSVI With the Liberation Procedure
Chronic Cerebrospinal Venous Insufficiency or CCSVI is the condition wherein constricted or blocked veins are unable to drain waste rich blood from the brain. This is a condition first formally ascribed by Dr. Paolo Zamboni in relation to his work with Multiple Sclerosis patients.
Higher Education, Lower Alzheimer’s Risk
Having more education reduces risk of Alzheimer’s disease but doesn’t slow memory loss once it starts, says a new study.
An Approach to Diagnosing Adult Onset Leukodystrophies
By way of a case study, this review presents a step-by-step approach to diagnosis of leukodystrophies presenting in adulthood.
ADHD Treatments
Find WebMD's comprehensive coverage of adhd treatments including medical reference, news, pictures, videos, and more.
Pantothenate Kinase-Associated Neurodegeneration
Important It is possible that the main title of the report Neurodegeneration with Brain Iron Accumulation Type 1 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. ...
Many Gene Glitches May Up Autism Risk
Mutations in many genes may affect autism risk, and the mutations vary among patients, experts report in Science Express.
The Epidemiology of Posttraumatic Epilepsy
How great is the risk of posttraumatic epilepsy following traumatic brain injury? And how does it differ, both in presentation and treatment, from other forms of epilepsy?
Currently Available Treatments For Multiple Sclerosis
Multiple sclerosis is a frustrating disease because the current treatments are few and at present, there is no cure for multiple sclerosis, but the available drugs can slow the disease course. Synthetic forms of beta interferon (a natural immunomodulator that regulates the immune response) reduce th
Medical Institute Set to Determine if Vaccines Really Cause Autism
When Morgan S. Curtis was born, everything was normal -- at least from all appearances.
Brain Diseases
WebMD explains categories of brain disease, including those caused by infection and trauma and those caused by vascular, neurodegenerative, and autoimmune disorders.
Neurology and Detective Writing
Neurological practice, like detective work, often depends on identifying clues. This interesting review explores this literary tradition, from neurologist-authors to the influence of Sherlock Holmes.