Pinched Nerve Problems

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A pinched nerve describes nerve compression and the pain this pressure produces. Muscles and tendons, swollen due to repetitive motion, or traumatic injuries are often responsible for this pressure, but pinched nerves can develop anywhere in the body.Nerve compression, and the pain associated

Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy in MS

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While natalizumab-associated progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy remains a rare occurrence, it is still a serious cause for concern. How can the risk be assessed and mitigated?

Dysaesthetic Pain in Multiple Sclerosis

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In the past, many scientists and health care workers considered MS to be a "painless" disease but many people living with MS, might disagree with this strongly. We can probably say that half of all people with MS will experience pain from time to time because of the condition.

Most Docs Don't Follow ADHD Treatment Guidelines for Preschoolers: Study

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Some specialists turn to medications too soon while others avoid them completely

Epilepsy and Your Child's School

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Going to school can be stressful for children with epilepsy. As a parent, you can help. Learn ore from WebMD.

Acetylcholine Uses

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In 1914, Henry Hallett Dale and Otto Loewi discovered the first neurotransmitter, acetylcholine. Since then, the chemical has become a mainstay of several treatments, and its effects have become an essential part of cataract and Alzheimer's treatment, among others. While not without side effects, ac

The True Signs & Symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis

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A burning sensation in the legs and arms is a symptom of multiple sclerosis.Pregnancy Hurts image by Frenk_Danielle Kaufmann from Fotolia.comMultiple sclerosis (MS) is a disease affecting the central nervous system. The central nervous system consists of the brain, spinal cord and optic...

DBS Compared With Bariatric Surgery for Morbid Obesity

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A less invasive option for treating morbid obesity could have massive implications for improving health.

Migraine Aura: New Ideas About Cause and Significance

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This review examines recent advances in the understanding of aura and its role in migraine, providing new insight into not only migraine but also fundamental mechanisms of brain physiology.

Could Marijuana Chemical Help Ease Epilepsy?

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Early research suggests yes, but laws limit access to the drug and its compounds

ADHD Tests: Making a Diagnosis

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WebMD explains how ADHD is diagnosed in children and adults.

ADHD Treatment Side Effects

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Find WebMD's comprehensive coverage of the side effects caused by ADHD medicines including medical reference, news, pictures, videos, and more.

Exercises for Idiopathic Peripheral Neuropathy

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Idiopathic peripheral neuropathy is a nerve disorder affecting the extremities, such as the hands or feet, causing numbness, tingling, and pain. There is no known cause for idiopathic neuropathy. Other forms of peripheral neuropathy can be caused by disease or trauma to the nerves. The Mayo Clinic r

CIDP: Mimics and Chameleons

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The diagnosis of chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy is usually straightforward, but atypical presentations can represent a diagnostic challenge. What are common red flags?

Radiosurgery, Radiotherapy, or Resection?

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Combined whole-brain radiation therapy and radiosurgery may improve control of brain disease better than WBRT alone in patients with 2-4 brain metastases.

Brain Implant Helps Brain-Injured Man

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Deep brain stimulation helped a man eat and communicate six years after he suffered a severe brain injury, doctors report in Nature.

Lifetime Physical Activity and the Risk of ALS

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What might explain the apparent association of physical activity with ALS susceptibility?

Part II of an Expert Interview With Steven Passik, PhD: New Advances in Pain Management

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Read highlights of investigational agents in the pipeline and other new advances presented at AAPM.

Hyponatremia in the Patient With Subarachnoid Hemorrhage

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Improve treatment and avoid complications by recognizing the causes of hyponatremia in patients with aneurysmal SAH.

Peripheral Neuropathy

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