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Women With MS More Likely to Have Gene Mutation
New research may help explain why multiple sclerosis rates have risen sharply in the U.S. and some other countries among women, while rates appear stable in men.
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
Key Concepts in Glioblastoma Therapy
There are several key concepts that drive therapeutic strategies in glioblastoma. What are they and how are they used?
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?
Could a Simple Smell Test Help Spot Alzheimer's Early?
Study found weakened sense of smell associated with dementia risk, but more research needed
Multiple Sclerosis and Massage - Is Massage Therapy a Good Idea?
While there has been much said about MS and massage there are still a lot of differing opinions as to whether or not it is successful or even safe for the person with this life altering disease. Part of the problem lies in the fact that no two people's symptoms are alike and you will need to fi
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.
Coiling versus Clipping for Unruptured Intracranial Aneurysm
The authors perform a systematic review and meta-analysis comparing the benefits and risks of treating unruptured intracranial aneurysms with endovascular coiling vs. neurosurgical clipping.
Treatment of Ruptured and Unruptured Cerebral Aneurysms
While surgical clipping is still the most widespread treatment for cerebral aneurysm in the US, endovascular coiling is fast catching up. This study looks at the trends in the US over the last decade.
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.
ADHD: Symptoms in Adults-Credits
A list of contributors to the topic on ADHD: Symptoms in Adults.
Pesticides May Raise Kids' Risk of ADHD
Relatively low-level exposure to common pesticides -- probably from residues on foods -- doubles kids' risk of ADHD, Harvard researchers find.
Syringobulbia
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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
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?
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?
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
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?
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
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 ...