Epilepsy: What Is It?
Dr. Andrew Wilner looks at why it's so difficult to come up with an exact definition of epilepsy.
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ADHD May Boost Creativity in Adults
An attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) diagnosis can make many aspects of learning more challenging for children and teens, but some adults with ADHD show signs of enhanced creativity, a study suggests.
Responsive Cortical Stimulation -- A New Epilepsy Treatment
Responsive neurostimulation is poised to improve the treatment of intractable epilepsy.
Classification of Posterior Dynamic Stabilization Devices
This report provides a classification scheme for posterior dynamic stabilization devices and describes several clinical situations in which the instrumentation may be expected to play a role.
ADHD Symptoms Raise Obesity Risk
Having ADHD symptoms in childhood is associated with an increased risk for obesity later in life, a new study suggests.
Highlights of the 7th International Conference AD/PD 2005
Keith Edwards, MD, discusses the advances and controversies in dementia research reported at the 2005 AD/PD Meeting.
The 10 Most Annoying Sounds and Why They Bother Us
The sound of nails on a chalkboard or screams may send shivers down the spine for a good reason.
Migraine and Estrogen
Although the association between migraine and sex hormones has been repeatedly demonstrated, the exact pathophysiology has not yet been fully elucidated. What do we know?
Prognostic Value of Routine CSF Biomarkers in MS
This study investigated the role of routine CSF biomarkers at time of diagnosis, particularly IgG index and presence of oligoclonal IgG bands, on disability and progression of MS.
Double Crush Syndrome & Neuropathy
According to the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA), double crush syndrome (also known as carpal tunnel syndrome) is a compression neuropathy (disease or disorder affecting the nervous system) located in two areas, one usually distant from the other. Simply put: when a nerve is
Seizure Activity Symptoms
Epilepsy is a neurological condition that can make sufferers lose control of their bodily functions. The condition is caused by abnormal cell activity in the brain affecting the cerebral nerve. Sufferers experience seizures that alter their sensory and muscular functions. Seizures can also indicate
How to Treat Brachial Plexus
Your brachial plexus is a group of nerves that carries messages from your spine to your shoulders, arms and hands. If these nerves are stretched or torn, it can result in symptoms ranging from a burning sensation in the arm to severe pain and inability to move your arm. This sort of injury is common
Best and Worst Cities for Autism Care
New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Cleveland, Philadelphia, and Boston are some of the top cities in the country for families raising children with autism, a new survey shows.
Autism Statistics: 1 in 88 U.S. Kids Affected, CDC Says
WebMD reports on new autism statistics from the CDC.
Neonatal Nonhemolytic Hyperbilirubinemia Outcomes
What are the effects of hyperbilirubinemia on auditory brainstem pathways and neurodevelopmental status in Chinese children with severe nonhemolytic neonatal hyperbilirubinemia?
ADHD + Texting = Double Trouble for Teen Drivers, Study Finds
One proposed solution: technology that cuts off cellphone when engine is on
Alzheimers News Page
Find timely health and medical news on Alzheimer’s Disease at WebMD.
ADHD and Relationships
Find WebMD's comprehensive coverage of ADHD and relationships including medical reference, news, pictures, videos, and more.
ICH Secondary to Intraarterial Revascularization Therapies
Intracerebral hemorrhage secondary to thrombolysis and revascularization is associated with high mortality and remains the most feared complication of acute stroke treatment. Can it be predicted?
Eye Tests Might Help ID Alzheimer's, Studies Suggest
Researchers report on two approaches that look for telltale plaques