New Targets for DBS Treatment of Parkinson's Disease
Deep brain stimulation has been a revolutionary treatment for patients with Parkinson's disease, but current brain targets don't address all symptoms. What new targets might expand results?
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Medical Licensing: Enough With the Paperwork Already
Dr Andrew Wilner discusses the ever-growing red tape involved in medical credentialing.
Unilateral Pedicle Screw Fixation
Learn about the clinical outcomes after minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion in conjunction with unilateral pedicle screw instrumentation.
Botox for Facial Nerve Pain
Botox is most often thought of as a cosmetic treatment--its ability to erase fine lines and wrinkles has made it one of the most popular cosmetic procedures in the United States, with more than 800,000 people receiving Botox procedures in 2000. But Botox can also play a role in treating facial nerve
Yes, Girls Can Have ADHD
Many girls struggling with ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) go unnoticed by parents, teachers, and other adults. WebMD explains.
Health & Pinched Nerves
Your health can temporarily or permanently be affected by pinched nerves. If you are experiencing numbness, pain, weakness or decreased sensation in any part of your body, which is not being relieved with bed rest or over-the-counter medication, you would be wise to seek out professional help. There
Back to School
If your child with ADHD is heading back to school, find out how to ease the change from lazy vacation to schedules and rules.
Progression of ALS Symptoms
ALS, short for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, is a disabling and deadly condition that affects 0.002 percent of the population. Most ALS is not hereditary, though up to 10 percent of cases may be genetic, according to Medline Plus. It is not yet known what causes the non-hereditary forms of ALS.
Ask the Experts - Treatment of Neurocysticercosis and Related Seizures?
A 45-year-old woman has a solitary cysticercosis lesion in the right parietal region (seen on MRI scan) leading to seizures. Her seizures have been controlled with phenytoin. Should she be given anthelmintics such as mebendazole or praziquantel?
What Are the Treatments for Brain Cysts?
Arachnoid cysts, also referred to as brain cysts, are not tumors. Arachnoid cysts are fluid-filled sacs that appear on the arachnoid membrane; this membrane covers the brain and the spinal cord. The cysts usually begin in infancy, as a result of developmental abnormalities in the spinal cord and bra
Ask the Experts - Can Wilson's Disease Be Misdiagnosed as Multiple...
I am treating a 12-year-old boy who is overweight and has microcytic anemia from thalassemia trait but who is otherwise normal. His family history is unremarkable except that the father has periodically been noted to have consistently elevated transaminases, which have not been investigated.
An independent panel's finding on the link between the MMR vaccine and autism
An examination of the conclusions of an independent panel concerning the link between autism and the MMR (measles, mumps and rubella) vaccine.
Treating Childhood ADHD
Find WebMD's comprehensive coverage of the various treatments for childhood ADHD including medical reference, news, pictures, videos, and more.
Studies Link Cold Sore Virus to Alzheimer's Risk
But other experts doubt that a herpes infection could cause the brain disease
Concurrent MS and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
The interplay of neuroinflammation and neurodegeneration are explored in an exceedingly rare instance of a patient with pathologically confirmed concurrent MS and ALS.
CSF Fistulas Following Frontal Sinus Fractures
CSF fistula is a serious complication that can arise after frontal sinus fracture, creating a risk for life-threatening infection. How can they be prevented and managed?
Alzheimer’s Aggression
Alzheimer’s aggression most often flares up during the later stages of Alzheimer’s disease. Learn more from WebMD about minimizing this common symptom.
About Partial Seizures
According to a study conducted in 2006 by Epilepsy Action, 60 percent of those who are epileptic suffer from partial seizures. While they are the most common seizure type among epileptics, they can also be the most difficult to diagnose. However, once the location and the type has been determined, t
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Intercostal Nerve Pain
Nerves can help us by warning us of painful situations, or they can hinder us by sending us pain of their own making. When damage to an intercostal nerve leads to neuralgia, or nerve pain, in the chest or abdomen, doctors may have to perform a procedure called an intercostal nerve block to relieve t