Orphan Drug Program Benefits People With Epilepsy
Orphan drug research and programs are providing hope for patients suffering from rare epileptic conditions.
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Diabetes and Dementia May Be Linked
People with mild cognitive impairment may be more likely to one day get dementia if they also have diabetes, depression, or low levels of folate, a B vitamin, researchers say.
2 New Drugs May Fight Multiple Sclerosis
Two new oral drugs cut by about half the relapse rate in people with multiple sclerosis (MS).
Tourette's Syndrome
Learn the details about Tourette's syndrome, which causes involuntary movements and sounds.
Cranial Ultrasound
Cranial ultrasound uses reflected sound waves to produce pictures of the brain and the inner fluid chambers (ventricles) through which cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) flows.
ADHD Is Often Overlooked in Girls
Many girls may have a less disruptive type of ADHD that isn't always diagnosed.
Complications With Treatment for Spinal Ependymomas
Technological advances continue to improve surgical options for spinal ependymomas, but there are still risks for potentially serious complications.
The Role of Imaging in Acute Ischemic Stroke
This article discusses the crucial role of neuroimaging as a tool in the diagnosis, evaluation, and management of patients with acute ischemic stroke.
What Chemicals Can Cause Nerve Damage?
It is frightening to think how many supposedly safe chemicals used everyday by almost everyone harbor real threats of danger. Items consumers don't even think about being toxic may harm them or their children with prolonged use. This is in no way a complete list of chemicals that cause damage to the
6 Birth Defects Linked to Valproic Acid
Women with epilepsy who take valproic acid during the first trimester of pregnancy are more likely to have children with birth defects, research shows.
ADHD Drugs Not Linked to Increased Heart Risk in Adults
A study of 150,000 adults taking drugs for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) found no conclusive evidence that the medications increase users risk for heart attack, stroke or sudden death from heart-related causes.
Epilepsy Drugs to Treat Seizures
WebMD explains the various drugs used to treat epilepsy and seizures, including side effects.
Multiple Sclerosis News and Features Page
Find special feature stories and news on Multiple Sclerosis Health at WebMD
11 Tips for Better Opioid Prescribing
Two pain experts offer guidance on appropriate use of opioid analgesics.
MS Drug Tysabri Tied to Brain Infection
Two European multiple sclerosis patients taking the drug Tysabri have come down with PML, a rare brain infection; PML is a known Tysabri risk.
Husbands and Wives Living With Multiple Sclerosis
Caregivers of people with MS have many concerns -- protecting and advocating for their spouses, and improving quality of life.
Preschool Children With Global Developmental Delay
Do children with early global developmental delay demonstrate persistent and consistently poor performance across all developmental and functional domains?
MEDLINE Abstracts: Spasticity and Stroke
A collection of MEDLINE abstracts from the editors of Medscape.
Dementia: Is Gluten the Culprit?
Medscape speaks with Grain Brain author Dr. David Perlmutter on the idea that excess carbohydrates and gluten are major contributors to dementia.
What Are the Symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis in Children?
Multiple sclerosis is considered as an autoimmune disorder. This condition occurs when the protective sheath - myelin - that covers the nerves within the central nervous system starts to degenerate. This will then cause a disruption on the normal communication between the body and the brain. In the