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Neurological Conditions : Health & Medical
Paralysis Patients Tout Adult Stem Cells
An experimental surgery using stem cells from adult organs is showing promise in helping patients paralyzed with spinal cord injuries.
Will Good Students Be Able to Sidestep Alzheimer's?
Better grades, complex jobs linked to a lower risk for dementia, research suggests
Onyx Embolization of Tentorial Dural Arteriovenous Fistulas
Tentorial DAVFs are rare, high risk, and can be difficult to manage surgically. The authors review their use of the Onyx Liquid Embolic System as a new treatment option for these cases.
Study: ADHD Linked to Preterm Birth
Researchers have found that babies who are born prematurely have an increased risk of developing attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in their school years, even when they are compared with their full-term siblings.
ADHD Natural Treatments and Remedies
Find WebMD's comprehensive coverage of ADHD natural treatments and remedies including medical reference, news, pictures, videos, and more.
Cures for Glioblastoma Multiforme
Glioblastoma multiforme is an aggressive form of advanced brain cancer. It most commonly appears after the age of 50, although it can arise at any age. Survival rates for this form of cancer are very low. While there is currently no cure for glioblastoma, doctors work to limit its effects through su
ADHD and Sleep Disorders
WebMD explores the relationship between ADHD and sleep disorders. Find out about snoring, sleep apnea, and restless legs syndrome, and how ADHD medications can cause sleep problems.
Endovascular Treatment of Unruptured Cerebral Aneurysms
This study compares in-hospital outcomes of endovascular coiling with and without adjunctive stenting for unruptured cerebral aneurysms. Did stenting increase risk of complications?
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy: Emerging Tribulations
While recent studies have shown encouraging results for potential treatments for Duchenne muscular dystrophy, they have also revealed limitations in current trial design for this disease.
Atypical Antipsychotics in the Elderly
Martin Farlow, MD, discusses the role of atypical antipsychotics for Alzheimer's patients in light of studies showing increased mortality associated with atypicals in elderly populations.
9 Factors You Can Control May Be Key to Alzheimer's Risk
A healthy lifestyle is important but no guarantee against most common form of dementia, researchers find
Cat Therapy for Patients With a Brain Injury
Cat therapy, also known as Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT), involves trained cats that provide comfort and companionship to people in need. Cats as therapy pets help many people with different problems, but often serve as therapy animals for people with brain injuries.
Your Memory: Better Than You Think?
The healthy brain may hold memories we don't even remember are there, new research shows.
Ask the Experts - Compression Neuropathy With Normal Nerve Conductions?
Can a compression neuropathy (symptomatic or not) exist before the nerve conduction test results become abnormal?
Mimics, Chameleons: Guillain-Barre, Miller Fisher Syndromes
What are the differential diagnoses for patients presenting with acute flaccid paralysis and brainstem syndromes? This review highlights both common and unusual presentations of GBS-related disorders.
A Brief History of Surgery for Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumors
The nature of peripheral nerve tumors is examined as an influence on choice of surgical intervention.
Medical Marijuana: The State of the Science
In this comprehensive review of the literature, Dr Michael Schatman discusses the available evidence and current controversies surrounding the use of cannabinoids in medicine.
Eye Contact With You or With Your Picture?
Eye contact elicits stronger event-related brain potentials. Does it matter if that eye contact is coming from a picture?
ADHD and Sleep Disorders
WebMD explores the relationship between ADHD and sleep disorders. Find out about snoring, sleep apnea, and restless legs syndrome, and how ADHD medications can cause sleep problems.