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How Blindness Boosts Memory
Israeli researchers report that people born blind tend to become particularly good at remembering the order of things, helping their memory.
MS and Hodgkin's Lymphoma May Run in Families
A new study shows that multiple sclerosis (MS) and Hodgkin lymphoma tend to run in families and provides new evidence to support the notion that the two diseases may have a common origin.
Presumptive Causes of Multiple Sclerosis
There are many debates over the specific causes of multiple sclerosis. However, in the absence of conclusive evidence, medical scientists can only speculate upon the causes and risk factors behind multiple sclerosis and other similar autoimmune diseases. Although certain ...
Acupuncture for Neuropathic Pain
Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) can be used to treat as wide a variety of health issues as Western medicine. In particular, acupuncture is often use to treat neuropathic pain, that is, pain in the central or peripheral nervous system, from back pain to carpal tunnel syndrome and o
The Impact of MRI on Ischemic Stroke Detection and Incidence
Will increasing utilization of MRI in stroke diagnosis impact overall epidemiological data on incidence and event rates for stroke?
How Many Americans Have Seizures?
According to Dr. John Chang, a seizure is characterized as a sudden change in consciousness or behavior caused by abnormal brain activity. Seizures are caused by a sudden increase in electrical activity in the brain. Many seizures are isolated events and do not happen again, but repeatedly experienc
Parkinson's Disease Subtypes
A number of studies have proposed subtypes of Parkinson's disease based on clinical features. What might the implications of these subtypes be for our understanding of PD's etiology and progression?
The Evidence for Symptomatic Treatments in ALS
While amyotrophic lateral sclerosis remains a progressive and invariably fatal disease, much can be done to improve the patient's quality of life. What symptomatic interventions are available?
U.S. Spends More on Dementia Care Than Heart Disease or Cancer: Study
Annual bill now tops $200 billion, largely for long-term care, researchers say
Syringobulbia
Important It is possible that the main title of the report Syringobulbia is not the name you expected. Please check the synonyms listing to find the alternate name(s) and disorder subdivision(s) covered by this report. ...
ADHD: Symptoms in Adults-Credits
A list of contributors to the topic on ADHD: Symptoms in Adults.
Enhancing Neuroplasticity and Regeneration After Stroke
Novel therapeutic strategies for treatment of ischemic stroke, such as enhancement of neuroplasticity and neuronal regeneration therapy via stem cell transplantation, are highlighted in this review.
A Controlled Clinical Trial in Parkinson's Disease Depression
In this video blog, Dr. Kapil Sethi reviews a study which compares two classes of antidepressants for treating depression in patients with Parkinson's disease.
Could a Simple Smell Test Help Spot Alzheimer's Early?
Study found weakened sense of smell associated with dementia risk, but more research needed
Cognitive Change in Prodromal Alzheimer's Disease
This study investigated the sensitivity of neuropsychological tests frequently used to evaluate mild cognitive impairment in patients with prodromal Alzheimer's disease. Which can be recommended?
Key Concepts in Glioblastoma Therapy
There are several key concepts that drive therapeutic strategies in glioblastoma. What are they and how are they used?
ADHD in Childhood May Raise Risk for Obesity in Adulthood
Study found boys with the disorder were twice as likely to have a higher body-mass index when they were men
Secondhand Smoke Bad for Brain?
People who are exposed to secondhand smoke may be more likely than their peers to have cognitive impairment, a new study shows.
Combined ADHD Treatment Lowers Need for Drugs
Most kids who are treated for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder take stimulant medications, but new research suggests that the need for these drugs can be reduced dramatically in those who get behavioral therapy as well.