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Brains of Young Adults With Alzheimer's Risk
They showed less activity in cells used for spatial navigation, researchers report
Epilepsy Drug Helps Multiple Sclerosis
Patients with multiple sclerosis have a new option to relieve spasms. The drug Keppra, which controls epileptic seizures, looks like a promising treatment with generally mild side effects.
Lacosamide: Pharmacology, Action and Efficacy in Partial-Onset Seizures
Lacosamide (LCM) is an antiepileptic drug recommended as adjunctive therapy for partial-onset seizures. This study evaluates the efficacy of LCM as adjunctive therapy in placebo-controlled trials.
Brain-Busting Job = Alzheimer's Protection
Description: Got a mind-draining job? It might protect you from <FONT color=black>Alzheimer's disease, a new study suggests.</FONT>
Living With Multiple Sclerosis
Find WebMD's comprehensive coverage of living with multiple sclerosis including medical reference, news, pictures, videos, and more.
Abdominal Epilepsy in Children and Adults
WebMD explains what abdominal epilepsy is and how it affects children and adults. Learn more about the symptoms, causes, and treatments.
Flexible Doses Help With Epilepsy Drug
A new study shows fewer side effects in epileptic adults taking flexible doses of the antiseizure drug Lyrica, compared to those taking a fixed daily dose of the drug.
Treatment May Halt Alzheimer’s Progression
A small study of a treatment that stabilized four Alzheimer's patients for three years is making big waves.
Subthalamic DBS in Advanced Parkinson's Disease
Does long-term subthalmic deep brain stimulation offer superior clinical benefit to oral levodopa treatment in patients with advanced Parkinson's disease?
Diagnosing ADHD – What Parents Can Expect
Diagnosing ADHD is rarely quick or easy. Find out what symptoms of ADHD in children your doctor will look for.
Living With a Spinal Cord Injury-References
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ADHD Drug Does Stunt Growth
kids are about an inch shorter and 4.4 pounds lighter than their peers, a major U.S. study shows.
Clinical Features of Dopamine Agonist Withdrawal Syndrome
This study reports on a large case series of patients from a movement disorder clinic who developed new and troubling symptoms on withdrawal of dopamine agonists. How prevalent is this syndrome?
Brain Scans Spot Alzheimer’s Changes Years Before Symptoms
Researchers say they can see telltale brain shrinkage years before a person develops memory loss or other symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease.
Early Epilepsy Surgery Helps Child Development
Researchers find that early surgical treatment prevents further seizure damage and lets kids resume mental and social development.
Second-generation Antipsychotics in Major Depressive Disorder
This comprehensive review provides an overview of the current best evidence for the use of second-generation antipsychotics in treatment of patients with major depressive disorder.
Epilepsy and Multiple Sclerosis: Is There a Link?
The co-occurrence of epilepsy and multiple sclerosis is not well understood, but it suggests that clinicians need to be alert to this possibility in patients with either condition.
Positional Plagiocephaly: Effectiveness of Current Guidelines
Positional plagiocephaly has been on the rise in recent years, as more infants are being positioned on their backs for sleep. Are current recommendations being clearly and effectively delivered?
Exercises for Neuropathy
Exercise slows the spread of peripheral neuropathy, or neurological damage in the extremities. It strengthens muscles and increases blood flow to affected areas, and helps diabetics control blood-glucose levels, the most important factor in stopping neuropathy. Exercise also increases the pain thres