Benign spinal lesions should agree with radiosurgery like their intracranial counterparts, where it is well-established. This study takes a look at the effectiveness of the CyberKnife on such lesions.
Does preconditioning with hyperbaric oxygen protect against brain edema formation after intracerebral hemorrhage and what is the role of p44/42 mitogen-activated protein kinases?
All of us have some degree of tremor. So how do we know when a tremor means something more? Learn what you should pay attention to in order to help your neurologist determine the cause of your tremor.
Dr Andrew Wilner discusses the bureaucracy involved in medical credentialing and how -- hopefully -- paperwork reform lies ahead.
A whiff of soothing lavender or exposure to bright light may be enough to relieve some of the most disturbing symptoms of dementia.
Post-hemorrhagic cerebral vasospasm is a well known complication of aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage. This review addresses clinical practice standards for invasive interventional management of PHCV.
Sciatic pain occurs when the sciatic nerve in the lower back becomes compressed or irritated. The sciatic nerve branches off the lower back to run the length of both legs. Since the sciatic nerve is both long and thick, the pain it causes can be severe, but the good news is that for most patients
While there are many effective anti-seizure drugs, none have been shown to prevent epilepsy after stroke, TBI, or in brain tumors. What's the status of research, and where do we go from here?
Twelve sudden deaths in American kids taking Adderall have led Canada to suspend sales of the drug.
A guide to the various stages in medical training.
Can a brief, educational intervention help achieve drug withdrawal in patients with medication over-use headache?
A brain hemorrhage occurs when blood vessels burst and brain tissue is damaged by a sudden influx of blood. Brain hemorrhages are also known as hemorrhagic strokes and can occur either in the actual cerebral cortex of the brain or within the subarachnoid space between the brain's gray matter and the
Find WebMD's comprehensive coverage of the various treatments for childhood ADHD including medical reference, news, pictures, videos, and more.
Multiple Sclerosis is a serious condition of the Central Nervous System (CNS) that causes damage to the brain, spinal chord and even the optic nerves. A protective cover of the nerves is damaged, usually beyond repair, and the proper communication of nerve fibers is dramatically impacted.
A list of resources for information on Meningitis and Group B Streptococci.
WebMD explains the diagnosis and treatment of myasthenia gravis.
Here's hope for those who fear they lost too many brain cells to youthful dissipation: Researchers at Cornell University have demonstrated that cells from an area of the brain essential for learning and memory can regenerate in a laboratory dish.
Approximately 4 million people in the U.S. have Alzheimer's disease, and it is estimated that the number could increase. Many still drive, posing a risk to others and themselves with a "substantially increased accident rate", according to the American Academy of Neurology.
Getting around the house safely and securely can be easier than you thought with "Safety Hand Grips".Besides the usual places where grab bars are used, like the bathroom, shower and toilet.Safety Hand Grips can be put in all those other areas around the house where you also need the extra
The CDC reports that about 5% of U.S. children aged 6-17 have been diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), according to their parents.
