Intrathecal Baclofen Therapy in Children
Learn about intrathecal baclofen therapy, the standard treatment for severe generalized spasticity and dystonia in children.
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Methods for Peripheral Nerve Regeneration: Where Are We Now?
This brief review summarizes the current state of research into peripheral nerve regeneration following traumatic injury. Which approaches hold promise?
Pyridoxine-Dependent Epilepsy
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Enterprise Reconstruction Device for Acute Ischemic Stroke
This study evaluated the safety and efficacy of the Enterprise stent, a self-expanding closed-cell stent, as the primary revascularization device in cerebral revascularization.
The Stages of Multiple Sclerosis - Made Easy!
Multiple Sclerosis or MS by its very nature is a complicated condition to understand and educate people on but in general there are select stages of multiple sclerosis that all sufferers will be informed about and find themselves in. Each stage of multiple sclerosis has main points and symptoms and
Aspirin May Not Help Aging Brain
Low-dose aspirin may not help women aged 65 and older keep their brains sharp as they age, researchers report in BMJ.
Slowed Walking in Seniors: Alzheimer's Danger?
Study found higher levels of beta amyloid in brains of those who didn't move as fast as their peers
Mental Stimulation From Puzzles, Games May Delay Memory Loss
A recent study finds that increased participation in activities that stimulate the brain may delay onset of dementia-related memory decline in older seniors.
Epilepsy-Symptoms
Seizures are the only visible symptom of epilepsy. There are different kinds of seizures, and symptoms of each type can affect people differently. Seizures can last from a few seconds to a few minutes.
DBS for Parkinson's Disease and Other Movement Disorders
Deep brain stimulation is now widely used in the treatment of Parkinson's disease, tremor, and dystonia. What are the potential future applications of DBS in the treatment of movement disorders?
Sex Hormones May Affect Multiple Sclerosis
Sex hormones may play a role in multiple sclerosis (MS), researchers say. Abnormal levels of estrogen and testosterone may affect inflammation or damage to brain tissue caused by multiple sclerosis.
Mapping and Monitoring in Glioma Surgery
The authors present the currently available techniques for pre- and intraoperative brain mapping and monitoring in glioma surgery, allowing for greater extent of resection and improved survival.
Is Immaturity Being Mistaken for ADHD?
Children who are younger than their classmates are more likely to be diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), new research shows.
Multiple Sclerosis Treatment
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Finding Cures for Multiple Sclerosis
Multiple sclerosis is a disease that can affect you for life. As a disease in the central nervous system, you may find some difficulty in walking and loss of balance and you may feel numbness and pain. Your eyesight may also be affected. Indeed, it can affect the quality of your life through time. A
Mental Stimulation May Cut Alzheimer's
Brain challenges such as reading newspapers, seeing plays, or playing games may help prevent Alzheimer's, experts note in Neurology.
Natural History of Unruptured Intracranial Aneurysms
These authors provide practical clinical data to aid cerebrovascular physicians in the initial decision to treat or observe a patient with a small, asymptomatic intracranial aneurysm.
Multiple Sclerosis Medical Reference
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What Are the Treatments for Partial Complex Seizures?
Complex partial seizures are seizures limited to one area of the brain, with effects including altered consciousness and loss of memory and awareness. There are a number of potential treatments for these disorders.
Alzheimer's Research and Studies
Find WebMD's comprehensive coverage of Alzheimer's research and studies including medical reference, news, pictures, videos, and more.