Transcranial Color-Coded Doppler Ultrasonography
The introduction of TCD ultrasonography by Aaslid, et al., in 1982 offered a portable, noninvasive means for measuring CBF velocity in the major intracranial vessels.
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Pilocytic Astrocytomas
DNA imbalances on chromosome 19 may flag the presence of two distinct genetic subtypes.
What Is Malignant Glioma?
A malignant glioma is a type of tumor that originates from glial cells in the brain or spinal cord. Around 80 percent of malignant brain tumors are gliomas, according to the American Cancer Society. Malignant gliomas frequently invade normal brain tissue, making treatment difficult. Some types of gl
Cell-Based Therapies for Parkinson's Disease
Dopaminergic cell transplantation may provide new hope for Parkinson's sufferers--if a suitable long-term source of transplantable dopaminergic neurons can be found.
Work and MS
WebMD has tips for people with MS on looking for a new job or staying with a current job.
Types of ADHD
Find WebMD's comprehensive coverage of the different kinds of ADHD including medical reference, news, pictures, videos, and more.
Brain Scan May Spot Early Alzheimer's
A specialized type of brain scan may spot early signs of Alzheimer's disease and aid in treatment of the disease.
An Update on Dabigatran and MI Risk
Dr. Hans-Christoph Diener discusses a paper assessing the risk for myocardial infarction in AF patients treated with the new oral anticoagulant dabigatran.
Cervical Spine Deformity & Resection of Spinal Cord Tumors
The authors review the literature on postlaminectomy kyphosis as it relates to resection of cervical spinal cord tumors, and summarize some general factors to consider when treating these patients.
Pesticide Exposure Linked to ADHD Risk
Exposure in the womb to pesticides known as organophosphates may increase the chance that children -- especially boys -- will develop attention problems by age 5, a study shows.
Vitamins & Supplements for ADHD
WebMD explains the use of vitamins and supplements in the treatment and management of attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Find out what vitamins and minerals as well as other natural supplements can and cannot do when they are used to treat ADHD.
A Biological Basis for Stuttering
Stuttering Linked to Brain Differences
Epilepsy Health Center News and Features
Find special feature stories and news on Epilepsy Health at WebMD
Multiple Sclerosis and Your Job
Find WebMD's comprehensive coverage of multiple sclerosis and your job including medical reference, news, pictures, videos, and more.
New Directions in Epilepsy Care
Medscape interviews AES president John M. Pellock, MD, on new findings, new treatments, and the biggest challenges in epilepsy care.
Protein Plaques Don't Cause Alzheimer's Disease
Latest Evidence Could Dramatically Shift the Focus of Research
How to Identify Which Nerve Is Being Pinched?
A pinched nerve may occur anywhere in the body and is caused by pressure or damage from surrounding bone, tissue or muscle. A pinched nerve may be caused by injury, disease such as osteoarthritis or jobs that require repetitive movements. The result of a pinched nerve is pain, weakness or numbness.
Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery: A Historical Perspective
Since the 1930s, the relationship between disc herniation and sciatica has been well recognized.
Hand Exercises for Musicians
Chinese hand balls come in a variety of designs, styles and colors.stress balls image by timur1970 from Fotolia.comPeople with arthritis, carpal tunnel and many musicians perform hand exercises. Musicians use hand exercises to strengthen the muscles in their hands and wrists. These...
Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)-Symptoms
It is important to understand the difference between vertigo and dizziness. People often use the terms interchangeably, but they are different symptoms and may indicate different problems.