The nervous system is generally broken into two major areas: the central nervous system and the peripheral nervous system. The autonomic nervous system (a subdivision of the peripheral nervous system) is responsible for the internal organs. It handles involuntary actions, such as the heartbeat, brea
Prehospital CT imaging can reduce delay in critical diagnosis and treatment of stroke. This brief review summarizes recent studies and provides an outlook on potential future developments.
This article discusses the relationship between sleep apnea and stroke.
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These study findings could help prevent misdiagnosis when patients present with symptoms of RCVS.
A new vaccine, along with a drug now used to treat severe daytime sleepiness, show promise for people who struggle with the unpredictable relapses and crippling fatigue of multiple sclerosis (MS), say doctors at the 52nd annual meeting of the American Academy of Neurology.
The FDA has approved the drug Concerta for the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in adults.
A new study finds that people with syncope, or fainting spells, can drive safely with minimal or no risk of passing out while driving.
Many people suffer back pain due to damage to the sciatic nerve, which is the biggest nerve in the body. For many of them, the damage eventually heals on its own but the pain must be treated and managed during the healing process. Depending on the severity of the pain, a variety of treatment options
Can stereotactic radiosurgery for acromegaly significantly improve overall patient outcomes and endocrinological control?
Dr. Jacobs describes a study comparing whole-brain radiation with observation after surgery for solid tumor metastases.
Use this WebMD checklist for Alzheimer's caregivers to make daily care easier.
Autoimmune Diseases, Chronic Illnesses and Your Diet. Simple changes in eating habits can have a wonderful effect on you health. A number of studies point to a low-fat and low-carb diet for a healthier you. But, there is more to it than just that.
Tentorial DAVFs are rare, high risk, and can be difficult to manage surgically. The authors review their use of the Onyx Liquid Embolic System as a new treatment option for these cases.
Fingerprints didn't evolve to help cops catch crooks, but the intricate swirls on our fingers likely developed as filters to help us process information we get from touch, a new study shows.
The authors review the life and career of Hermann Schloffer, the first to perform transsphenoidal pituitary surgery on a living patient; and the legacy that he left on the field of pituitary surgery.
Dr. Gregory Krauss discusses the role of the ketogenic diet in the management of patients with severe myoclonic epilepsy of infancy.
Multiple sclerosis is a disease in which the immune system turns on the body causing a deterioration of nerves. It interferes with the brain's ability to communicate with the rest of the body and can be potentially debilitating. Multiple sclerosis has no cure but can be treated to help improve pa
Why is the concept of randomness so unsettling--and why does a sense that there is order in the world bring comfort?
FDA Approves New Alzheimer's Drug
