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Laser Interstitial Thermal Therapy for Recurrent HG Glioma?
While promising in some cases, this commentary questions whether there is sufficient evidence to support laser interstitial thermal therapy as a general alternative to resection for high-grade glioma.
Multiple Sclerosis Medications
Multiple Sclerosis medications are what any new patient will want to learn about when first diagnosed with a serious disease such as MS. Multiple Sclerosis affects the body by the immune system gradually destroying the sheath covering the nerves. The nerves deteriorate over time and unfort
Ultra-High-Field MR Imaging in Multiple Sclerosis
What are the advantages of ulta-high-field MRI over conventional MRI in assessing patients with MS? This review examines the technical challenges and potential benefits of this new technology.
Preventing Falls
Find WebMD's comprehensive coverage of preventing falls including medical reference, news, pictures, videos, and more.
Pitfalls in Diagnosis and Management of Cushing's Syndrome
Cushing's disease continues to be challenging to diagnose. This review looks at the lab tests and imaging studies commonly used, emphasizing the complexities in proper interpretation.
Does Tongue Thrusting Happen With Trigeminal Neuralgia?
Trigeminal neuralgia is a highly painful chronic condition that afflicts the trigeminal nerve, which is responsible for providing sensation to the face, scalp and oral cavity. Also known as tic douloureux, it is frequently triggered by blood vessels compressing the nerve or by degenerative changes i
Serious Epilepsy Injuries Are Rare
Most injuries related to epilepsy are not severe, according to a new study.
MS Numbness on the Left Side - What Causes It?
Of all the different symptoms of multiple sclerosis, some form of numbness or tingling sensation in at least one extremity is one of the most common. MS numbness on the left side is the symptom that seems to be the most prevalent even though the numbness can actually occur in any of your extremities
Natural Remedy for Peripheral Neuropathy
Peripheral neuropathy is a nerve disorder that manifests as sharp or shooting pain, tingling and numbness in the hands and feet. The disorder can originate from injury, chemotherapy, exposure to toxins, infections, alcoholism and complications of HIV. Peripheral neuropathy can also result as a comp
Music Therapy Might Help People With Epilepsy
By studying brain wave activity, researchers noticed differences in how patients reacted to tunes
Brain and Nervous System News Page
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Autism Risk Rises With Mother's Age
Regardless of the father's age, a child's risk of autism rises with the age of the child's mother. Moms 40 and older are 77% more likely to have a child with autism, compared to mothers under age 25.
Four Important Epilepsy Trials
Dr. Andrew Wilner drills AAN epilepsy highlights down for clinicians.
Pregnancy Hormone May Help Treat MS
Prolactin, a pregnancy hormone, may repair nerve damage and might help treat multiple sclerosis (MS), Canadian researchers report.
Early Intervention in Alzheimer's Disease
Could earlier diagnosis of and intervention in Alzheimer's disease have a significant beneficial effect on the cost of current and future treatments?
In Vino Veritas: The Link Between Migraine and Wine
Andrew Wilner discusses a new study investigating the relationship between wine consumption and migraine headaches.
About Idiopathic Epilepsy
Epilepsy is a medical condition that causes seizures. There are different types of seizures that can happen. Each person with Epilepsy is is affected differently. While there is no cure, there are treatment options. The best thing you can do is learn all you can about your condition and seek the adv
Adjunctive Use of Eptifibatide for Complication Management During Elective Neuroendovascular Procedu
Is the antiplatelet agent eptifibatide an effective therapeutic strategy in the event of thromboembolism during elective neuroendovascular procedures?
Testosterone May Ease Alzheimer's
A daily dose of testosterone may ease the burden of Alzheimer's disease and improve the quality of life for men with the devastating disease.
Flavanols in Cocoa Boost Brain's Blood Flow
Flavanols in some chocolates are showing promise in promoting blood flow to the brain.