Achieving Stroke Tolerance: A Clinical Reality?
Is it possible to pre--condition the brain to reduce damage from stroke?
Category : Neurological Conditions : Health & Medical
Striking New Stem Cell Data in MS and ALS
Dr. Laurie Barclay discusses a new study assessing the safety and immunologic effects of mesenchymal stem cell transplantation in MS and ALS.
How to Treat Nerve Damage
Nerve damage can be caused by an array of different conditions. The source of the damage must be identified for healing to take place. There are several methods available to manage pain, but very few exist that will truly heal the nerves.
Nancy Davis Foundation for Multiple Sclerosis
The Nancy Davis Foundation for Multiple Sclerosis held its annual MS Forum and Expo in May, where doctors and researchers discussed advances in treatments. Here is a list of forum participants.
Serious Epilepsy Injuries Are Rare
Most injuries related to epilepsy are not severe, according to a new study.
Natural Ways to Douse Autoimmune Conditions Like MS and ALS
Imagine looking into the mirror, but instead of seeing your sweet self, you see a creepy robber and then start punching yourself, and it hurts. That's autoimmune disease - your immune system perceives its own tissue as an invader, then seeks to destroy it, little by little. With rheumatoid arth
Management Strategies for Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Intracerebral hemorrhage is a major cause of stroke-related death and disability. This review focuses on recent developments and current clinical trials which may further the acute management of ICH.
Tremors
Find WebMD's comprehensive coverage of tremors including medical reference, news, pictures, videos, and more.
How to Test for Seizures
A seizure is a type of neurological disturbance caused by abnormal electrical impulses in the brain. According to the Mayo Clinic, nearly 1 percent of Americans will experience at least one seizure in their lifetime. A seizure can be a side effect of other health conditions. However, if you have two
Tips for Parenting a Child With Autism
If you are parenting a child with autism, learn more from WebMD about treatment options and special challenges you may face in the future.
Ataxia with Vitamin E Deficiency
Important It is possible that the main title of the report Ataxia with Vitamin E Deficiency 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 and Your Child's Future Career
If your child has ADHD, their career possibilities are still wide open, as this WebMD article explains.
Olfactory 'Stress Test' May Detect Preclinical Alzheimer's
Could a change in olfactory performance, as measured by a simple, inexpensive test, be a useful screening tool for early Alzheimer's disease?
Myoclonus: A Pragmatic Approach
Myoclonus -- a brief involuntary muscle contraction -- can have a variety of causes, some benign, some potentially serious, and some psychogenic. How should one approach the differential diagnosis?
Good News for Oral MS Drug Fingolimod
Seventy percent of multiple sclerosis patients taking the experimental drug FTY720 -- fingolimod -- were relapse free after 3 years of daily treatment.
Adaptations For Cognitive Changes in Multiple Sclerosis
Multiple sclerosis can cause cognitive changes in a person's brain as well as the well known physical symptoms. These changes include periods of short term memory loss, periods of disorganized thinking or "brain fog", and difficulty with problem solving and decision making. Adaptation
What Chromosome Is Affected by Lou Gehrig's Disease?
Lou Gehrig's disease is a neurodegenerative disease that carries the scientific name amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Lou Gehrig's disease affects motor neurons carrying messages from the brain to the spinal cord and on to the muscles of the body.
Prevent Alzheimer's With Healthy Living
The same healthy strategies that prevent heart disease may also prevent Alzheimer's disease.
Is There Leg Pain With a Cervical Pinched Nerve?
A cervical pinched nerve or cervical radiculopathy can be caused by a herniated disc or stenosis (narrowing) in the spinal canal of the neck. Symptoms usually cause numbness, weakness and radiating pain in the shoulder and arms, but not the legs.