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MS Drug Tysabri Tied to Brain Infection
Two European multiple sclerosis patients taking the drug Tysabri have come down with PML, a rare brain infection; PML is a known Tysabri risk.
How to Ease the Pain of a Pinched Nerve in the Neck
A pinched nerve in the neck can make everything just a little harder. It can interfere with lying down, turning your head and in some cases can ultimately extend down your arm and numb your fingers (depending on the nerve being pinched). A pinched nerve occurs when a nerve is compressed or pinched o
Surgical Management of Trigeminal Schwannomas
This review discusses suitable surgical approaches for managing trigeminal schwannomas based on surgical anatomy and tumor extension.
What Are the Symptoms of Silent Seizures?
Absence seizures, also referred to as silent seizures, or petit mal seizures, are more common in children than adults. When an individual is having a silent seizure, it may appear that he is merely daydreaming for a few seconds.
Endogenous Retroviruses and MS
This review explores the hypothesis that retroviruses play a role in the pathogenesis of multiple sclerosis. Might antiretroviral therapy be a an effective treatment strategy?
Managing Fatigue in Multiple Sclerosis
it is important that fatigue in MS is taken seriously and its management is considered carefully. Daily lives are increasingly more demanding and with the complexity of fatigue in MS, you must expect that a multi-strategy approach will be neededto make an impact on managing your fatigue.
ADHD and Drug Abuse
Find WebMD's comprehensive coverage of ADHD & drug abuse including medical reference, news, pictures, videos, and more.
Lipid Management With Fibrates for the Prevention of Stroke
Recent studies have suggested that lipid management with statins could reduce stroke risk. Might fibrates provide similar benefit?
Spinal Ependymomas. Part 2: Filum Terminale Ependymomas
Extramedullary ependymomas are slow-growing tumors in the lumbosacral region, often growing to an enormous size. What are the treatment options?
CSF Biomarkers in Parkinsonian Conditions: An Update
Biomakers that might differentiate Parkinson-plus syndromes from Parkinson's disease are urgently needed. This review examines several of the most promising CSF candidate markers.
Vitamin E May Up Alzheimer's Survival
Vitamin E may help patients with Alzheimer's live longer, and the benefit may be even greater for those who take the supplements along with an anti-dementia drug, a new study shows.
Should We Prescribe Opioids for Chronic Pain?
Dr Argoff defends the use of opioids for treatment of chronic pain, and posits how and to whom opioids should be prescribed.
Help for Sciatic Nerve Pain
Sciatica is a symptom of a problem such as a herniated disc. Any irritation of the sciatic nerve from a bone or muscle or from infections, injury or other causes, can lead to the painful symptoms of sciatica. The sciatic nerve pain is typically felt from the lower back to behind the thigh and radiat
Glossary of Alzheimer's Disease Terms
A guide to terms associated with Alzheimer's disease and what they mean.
Vertigo: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
WebMD explains the causes, symptoms, and treatment of vertigo, a sensation of spinning that is related to problems with the inner ear.
Surgical Treatment of Tumors
Surgical treatment of cervicothoracic junction diseases can be a challenging issue, as evidenced by diverse reports in the literature from practitioners of many different surgical specialties, including neurological; orthopedic; ear, nose, and throat; and cervicothoracic surgeons.
Cannabis Relieves Multiple Sclerosis Pain
An extract from cannabis can reduce pain from multiple sclerosis, a new study shows.
Men Listen, but With Only Half a Brain
Researchers have discovered what women have suspected all along -- men listen with one side of their brain, while women listen with both sides.
Alzheimer's Disease Key: Attack the Plaque
Early removal of plaque in the brain is the key to treating Alzheimer's disease, studies in mice suggest.