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Brain Aneurysm: Lack of Awareness Can Cost Lives0
TUESDAY, Oct. 4, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- On March 19, 2015, Emmy-nominated news anchor and New York City TV journalist Lisa Colagrossi was on a routine assignment when she had what her husband, Todd Crawford, described as "a horrific coughing ...
Exercise May Not Lower Women's Risk of Multiple Sclerosis0
THURSDAY, Sept. 29, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Regular workouts may cut a woman's chances for heart disease and certain cancers, but new research suggests they won't lower the risk of multiple sclerosis (MS). The new study "did not provide ...
Can Brain 'Pacemaker' Improve Lives of Head Trauma Patients?0
THURSDAY, Sept. 22, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Deep brain stimulation -- a technique that sends targeted electrical impulses to certain areas of the brain -- may help people who've had a traumatic brain injury gain more independence, a new study ...
Drug Shows Promise Against MS in Mouse Study0
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 21, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- An experimental drug, laquinimod, appears to prevent or slow the progression of multiple sclerosis (MS) in mice, according to a new study. "This study has given us more insight into how laquinimod ...
Smoking Tied to Shorter Survival With ALS0
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 21, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Smoking may speed progression of Lou Gehrig's disease and shorten the lives of those with the fatal illness, new research suggests. Also known as ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis), the disease ...
Parents' Use of Outdated Advice May Slow Concussion Recovery0
FRIDAY, Sept. 16, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- When caring for a child with a concussion, many parents follow outmoded advice that could make symptoms worse, researchers say. A nationwide survey asked 569 parents how they would care for a child ...
Nerve Conduction Velocity Test0
A nerve conduction velocity test (NCV) is an electrical test that is used to determine the adequacy of the conduction of the nerve impulse as it courses down a nerve. This test is used to detect signs of nerve injury. In this test, the nerve is ...
Baclofen Pump (Therapy for Multiple Sclerosis)0
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Treatment Options Treatment of MS depends on the stage and symptoms of the disease. Examples of drugs used to treat multiple sclerosis include: Interferons glatiramer acetate (Copaxone) natalizumab ...
Alternative Treatment for MS (CAM for MS)0
Multiple sclerosis symptoms vary widely, and a description of "typical" symptoms is difficult. Some signs and symptoms of MS may include: Visual disturbances (for example, blurred vision or loss of vision in one eye) that may be accompanied by eye ...
First Aid for Seizures0
home / neurology center / neurology a-z list / first aid for seizures index / first aid for seizures article Medical Author: John P. Cunha, DO, FACOEP John P. Cunha, DO, FACOEPJohn P. Cunha, DO, is a ...
Ataxia0
A progressive neurodegenerative genetic disease characterized by cerebellar ataxia (incoordination and lack of balance), ocular telangiectasia ("red eyes" due to widening of small blood vessels in the conjunctiva), immune defects, and a predisposition ...
Mercury Poisoning0
Mercury poisoning definition and facts* Readers Comments 2 Share Your Story *Mercury poisoning facts by John P. Cunha, DO, FACOEP Mercury is a naturally occurring element found in air, water and soil. A highly toxic form (methylmercury) ...
Removing Part of Skull After Severe Head Injury Brings Mixed Results0
THURSDAY, Sept. 8, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Removing part of the skull to relieve pressure in the brain following a severe head injury can save a person's life, but the patient is often left permanently disabled, a new clinical trial has ...
Cellular Defect May Be Linked to Parkinson's: Study0
THURSDAY, Sept. 8, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Researchers say they've discovered a cellular defect that may be common to all forms of Parkinson's disease. The defect plays a major role in the die-off of a group of nerve cells whose loss is a ...
Concussion Video Kicks Off NFL Season0
THURSDAY, Sept. 8, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Before the NFL season starts this week, all players were given a concussion education and training video. Created by the National Football League Players Association (NFLPA) and the American Academy ...
Trigeminal Neuralgia0
Introduction to trigeminal neuralgia The brain is connected to the body by the spinal cord with spinal nerves sending and receiving impulses and messages to and from the brain. However, there are twelve cranial nerves that directly connect to ...
A Woman's Weight Has Complex Link to Stroke Risk0
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 7, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Excess weight may put women at increased risk for the most common form of stroke, but at lower risk for a less common stroke type, new research shows. Still, experts say the overall message remains ...
Ramsay Hunt Syndrome0
Definition of Ramsay Hunt Syndrome A herpes virus infection of the geniculate nerve ganglion that causes paralysis of the facial muscles on the same side of the face as the infection. The geniculate ganglion is a sensory ganglion associated ...
Neuropathic Pain0
There are newer medications on the market that may be of benefit called duloxetine (Cymbalta) and Lyrica. You should speak with your doctor about the possibility of trying these agents either alone or in combination with other ...
Newer Epilepsy Drugs May Be Safer During Pregnancy0
THURSDAY, Sept. 1, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Women who take the new epilepsy drugs levetiracetam and topiramate during pregnancy don't run the risk of harming their infant's mental development, British researchers report. But the commonly ...
Bigger Brain Just Part of the Story in Human Intelligence0
FRIDAY, Sept. 2, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- New research challenges a long-held theory that human intelligence evolved from bigger brains alone. Australian researchers contend that advances in intelligence were closely tied to how much blood was ...
Electromyogram (EMG)0
What is an electromyogram? Readers Comments 100 Share Your Story An electromyogram (EMG) is a test that is used to record the electrical activity of muscles. When muscles are active, they produce an electrical current. This current is ...
Cauda Equina Syndrome0
Cauda Equina Syndrome Cauda Equina Syndrome Symptoms Medical Author: William C. Shiel, Jr., MD, FACP, FACRMedical Editor: Charles Davis, MD, PhD Symptoms of cauda equina syndrome include: low back pain, pain in one or both legs ...
Blood Test Might Someday Predict Your Stroke Risk0
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 24, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- In the doctor's office of the future, a simple blood test might gauge a patient's odds of suffering a stroke someday, new research suggests. A team of Canadian researchers measured levels of ...
Brain Lesions (Lesions on the Brain)0
Medical Author: Charles Davis, MD, PhDMedical Editor: Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD Benign brain tumors are usually defined as a group of similar cells that do not follow normal cell division and growth patterns and develop into a mass of cells ...
ADHD More Often Missed in Minority Kids0
TUESDAY, Aug. 23, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- While a higher percentage of black children show the symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) than white kids, they are less likely to be diagnosed or treated for the disorder, researchers ...
Kids' Mild Brain Injury Can Have Long-Term Effects0
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 24, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Young people who suffer even mild head trauma are more likely to have serious issues later on, including psychiatric problems and premature death, a new study suggests. Researchers compared 100,000 ...
Mouse Study Suggests Stem Cells May Reverse Stroke Damage0
MONDAY, Aug. 22, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Research in mice shows it may be possible to reverse brain damage after a stroke. "No one in the stroke field has ever shown this, so I believe this is going to be the gold standard for future studies," ...
Scientists Zero in on Brain Area Linked to 'Parkinson's Gait'0
FRIDAY, Aug. 12, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- The brain's prefrontal cortex may play a role in walking difficulties that afflict Parkinson's disease patients, new research suggests. The prefrontal cortex is involved in cognitive function, which ...
Treating Early Symptoms of MS May Extend Time to Diagnosis0
THURSDAY, Aug. 11, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Starting multiple sclerosis (MS) treatment when the first signs of the disabling disease appear may delay the period before the condition is definitively diagnosed or a relapse occurs, new long-term research ...
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'Brain Training' Helps 8 Paralyzed People Regain Some Movement0
THURSDAY, Aug. 11, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- A regimen of brain training has restored partial sensation and muscle control in the legs of eight people paralyzed by spinal cord injuries, researchers report. The step-by-step training appears to ...
Obesity May Age Your Brain0
By Kathleen Doheny Reviewed by Hansa D. Bhargava, MD Aug. 9, 2016 -- Being overweight or obese in middle age shrinks your brain, aging it by as much as 10 years, according to a new study. People who are ...
Parkinson's Disease0
Parkinson's Disease Diet and Nutrition Maintaining Your Weight With Parkinson's Disease Malnutrition and weight maintenance is often an issue for people with Parkinson's disease. Here are some tips to help you maintain a healthy ...
Motion Sickness0
Motion sickness is sometimes referred to as sea sickness or car sickness. The symptoms of motion sickness are nausea, vomiting, dizziness, sweating, and a sense of feeling unwell. The following tips can help you prevent or lessen the severity ...
Timing of Autism Diagnosis Tied to Choice of Treatment0
FRIDAY, Aug. 5, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Children diagnosed with autism before age 4 are more likely to get behavioral therapy and less likely to be treated with drugs than those diagnosed later on, a new study says. There is strong evidence ...
Brief Return of Concussion Symptoms Normal Part of Recovery: Study0
FRIDAY, Aug. 5, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- It's common for children who've suffered a mild concussion to experience a return of symptoms when they go back to their day-to-day activities, a small study says. "The key implications for clinicians is ...
Head Injury (Brain Injury)0
Typical symptoms of concussion include: Headache Difficulty concentrating or feeling "foggy" Slower reaction times Dizziness, lightheadedness Nausea Difficulty with bright lights or loud sounds Irritability Changes in sleep patterns, either ...
Hearing Test May Predict Autism Risk Sooner: Study0
MONDAY, Aug. 1, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- A simple hearing test may help identify young children at risk for autism before they're old enough to speak, a new study suggests. Researchers from the University of Rochester in Rochester, N.Y., say ...
Fido a Friend to Parents of Kids With Autism0
SUNDAY, July 31, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Raising a child with autism can be fraught with stressful days, but new research suggests the family pooch might bring parents some relief. For more than two years, British researchers followed families ...
4 Out of 5 Kids With Epilepsy Have Other Health Problems: Study0
MONDAY, Aug. 1, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Nearly 80 percent of children who have the seizure disorder epilepsy also have other health conditions, such as digestive troubles and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, a large Norwegian study ...
What Happens When You're Hypnotized?0
THURSDAY, July 28, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Skeptics view hypnosis as a little-understood parlor trick, but a new study reveals real changes occur in the brain when a person enters an hypnotic state. Some parts of the brain relax during the ...
'Ice Bucket Challenge' Funds a Boon to ALS Research0
WEDNESDAY, July 27, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- The hugely popular "Ice Bucket Challenge" did more than convince millions of people to dump buckets of ice water over their heads to raise money for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) research: It actually ...
Family Lifestyles May Be as Important to Health as Genes0
The study included medical histories of more than 500,000 people and their families in the United Kingdom. The information included blood and adoptive relatives. The researchers focused on 12 common diseases, including high blood pressure and heart ...
Does Dementia Diagnosis Have Silver Lining for Some?0
TUESDAY, July 26, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Is it possible that a diagnosis as devastating as dementia could have some positive effects? Yes, a small study suggests. Researchers asked 48 people with early dementia or mild cognitive ...
Are Stroke Centers Life Savers?0
TUESDAY, July 26, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- The odds of surviving a stroke are slightly better for patients treated at hospitals with a specialized stroke department, known as primary stroke centers, a new study finds. But that benefit was only ...
Much-Maligned Pigeon May Be a Lead Detective0
WEDNESDAY, July 20, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Though pigeons are generally considered a city-dwelling nuisance, researchers have found that these "rats of the sky" can be used to monitor levels of lead and other toxic compounds in cities. Blood ...
Concussion Study Shows Player-to-Player Hits Most Damaging0
MONDAY, July 18, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- As officials at all levels of American football continue to debate how to prevent concussions, a new study using data from devices inside the helmets of high school players confirms that hits with other ...
Do ADHD Medicines Boost Substance Abuse Risk?0
FRIDAY, July 15, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Parents often worry that their children who take stimulants to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may be at higher risk for substance abuse later. Now, a surprising new study finds ...
Cancer Drug Shows Early Promise for Parkinson's Disease0
TUESDAY, July 12, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- A drug used to treat leukemia has shown initial signs of promise for advanced cases of Parkinson's disease, researchers are reporting. Experts stressed that the study was small, and primarily designed ...
Epilepsy May Triple ADHD Risk, Danish Study Finds0
WEDNESDAY, July 13, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Children who suffer from epilepsy or fever-related seizures may face a higher risk of also having attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), new Danish research suggests. The findings echo ...
Study Links Severe Head Injury to Parkinson's Risk0
MONDAY, July 11, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- A traumatic brain injury with loss of consciousness may increase the risk of developing Parkinson's disease, new research suggests. "It could be that the head injury itself initiates a cascade of ...
Could Implanted Sensor Revolutionize Brain Monitoring?0
MONDAY, Jan. 18, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Working with rats, researchers say they may have found a more efficient way to measure pressure and temperature inside the skull -- using a tiny, dissolvable sensor. The implant would transmit ...
Mouse Study Shows Cocaine Ravages Brain Cells0
MONDAY, Jan. 18, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- In mice, high doses of cocaine cause brain cells to eat themselves, researchers report. The Johns Hopkins University scientists also found such destruction in the brain cells of mice whose mothers were ...
Repeated Blasts Linked to Brain Changes in Combat Vets0
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 13, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Researchers say they've gained new insight into how repeated exposure to explosions affects the brains of combat veterans. Many U.S. veterans exposed to blasts have suffered mild traumatic brain ...
High Uric-Acid Levels, Lower Risk of Parkinson's?0
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 13, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Men with high levels of uric acid in their blood may be less likely to develop Parkinson's disease, a new study suggests. Researchers compared about 400 people in ongoing studies who developed ...
Dementia Drug May Lower Risk of Falls Among Parkinson's Patients0
TUESDAY, Jan. 12, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- A widely used dementia drug shows potential in reducing the risk of falls among Parkinson's patients, new research suggests. "With the degeneration of dopamine-producing nerve cells, people with ...
Early Weight Loss With Parkinson's May Be a Red Flag0
MONDAY, Jan. 11, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- People who lose weight in the early stages of Parkinson's disease may have a more serious form of the movement disorder, according to a new study. Parkinson's is a chronic and progressive disease marked ...
Study: Extremely Premature Babies at Greater Risk for Autism0
MONDAY, Dec. 28, 2015 (HealthDay News) -- Babies born very prematurely are at higher risk for developing autism spectrum disorder, a new study suggests. Researchers found differences in the brains of babies born before 27 weeks' gestation who ...
Marijuana Chemical May Help Prevent Epileptic Seizures in Kids, Young Adults0
THURSDAY, Dec. 24, 2015 (HealthDay News) -- A pill containing cannabidiol (CBD), a key ingredient in marijuana, may reduce seizures for children and young adults with epilepsy, new research suggests. However, the researchers and outside experts ...
Slight Signs of Lingering Brain Damage Seen in Young Athletes After Concussion0
TUESDAY, Dec. 22, 2015 (HealthDay News) -- Young children may suffer minor, but lingering, brain damage from a single concussion, a small study suggests. The findings don't prove that a single concussion caused the differences that were ...
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