Pathophysiology and Treatment of Motion Sickness
Learn about recent advances in brain imaging, neurophysiology, and neuropharmacology which may provide insights into more effective drug and behavioral management of motion sickness.
Category : Neurological Conditions : Health & Medical
Quantitative Home-Based Assessment of Parkinson's Symptoms
A novel system consisting of wearable sensors paired with a smartphone app can enable the assessment of Parkinson's symptoms over time in the home environment.
Test May Detect Multiple Sclerosis Early
A blood test may help identify multiple sclerosis early in the disease, leading to better treatment.
Dementia: Helping a Person Avoid Confusion-Credits
A list of contributors to the topic on Dementia: Helping a Person Avoid Confusion.
Carpal Tunnel Surgery Recovery Exercises
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a painful condition of the hand and wrist caused by repetitive actions such as typing. Luckily, it can be fixed by a simple surgery. However, life after carpal tunnel syndrome can be painful, as the hand and wrist will be weak. Performing some simple exercises will help reb
Treatment for Nerve Pain With Shingles
Shingles causes pain and a rash along the path of the nerve affected by the varicella-zoster virus (VZV). Different treatments are used to manage the effects of this condition.
How Can PCPs and Pain Docs Curb Opioid Abuse?
Dr. Charles Argoff discusses a new SAMHSA report on the growing problem of prescription drug abuse in the United States. How can PCPs and pain specialists help address the problem?
Orphan Drug Program Benefits People With Epilepsy
Orphan drug research and programs are providing hope for patients suffering from rare epileptic conditions.
MS Treatment May Lie in the Eye
A protein called CRYAB, found in the eye, may help treat multiple sclerosis, according to lab tests on mice; findings published online in Nature.
Surgical Decisions in Spontaneous Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Literature suggests that the process of decision making in intracerebral hemorrhage is laden with bias and subjective impressions. Is it possible to objectively determine a course of action?
Brachial Plexus Neuritis Symptoms
There are some neurological conditions that have no apparent cause. Doctors theorize that brachial plexus neuritis is the result of the autoimmune system attacking the nerves that make up the brachial plexus, in the upper part of the body. The condition is diagnosed using a series of neurological re
Individual Treatment Response in ADHD
Key to addressing the treatment needs of patients with ADHD is the development of psychometrically validated instruments to measure treatment response.
Neuroendoscope-assisted Evacuation of Large Intracerebral
Surgical evacuation of large spontaneous ICHs intuitively appeals to many neurosurgeons who routinely remove mass lesions from the brain (tumors, contusions, and subdural effusions).
Gene Variants Hold New Clues to Autism
Researchers have identified new gene mutations -- also called gene variants -- that may boost the risk of autism spectrum disorders.
Weight Loss Tied to Early Alzheimer's
A subtle speeding up of weight loss that can accompany aging may be a very early warning sign of Alzheimer's disease, new research suggests.
Recognition of Psychogenic Non-Epileptic Seizures
Diagnosis of psychogenic non-epileptic seizures is challenging, especially as patients often present in the ED. Can improved neurological training for non-neurologists increase diagnostic accuracy?
Multiple Sclerosis - Stem Cell Therapy Helps Multiple Sclerosis Patients
Stem cell therapy can help to treat Multiple Sclerosis Patients and there is some great things that are happening with stem cell research. Ms is a disease that the persons immune system attacks the nervous system and it causes a person to eventually become wheel chair bound. It is very important tha
Natural History and General Management of Unruptured
The management of an unruptured intracranial aneurysms should be based on a thorough understanding of the natural history of these lesions, and careful evaluation of risks of each treatment option.
Early Findings in a Pilot Study of Anterior Cervical Fusion
Anterior cervical discectomy and interbody fusion with autograft has been a common treatment for management of degenerative or traumatic instability of the cervical spine.
Tonsil Surgery Helps Kids With ADHD
Research suggests a surprising potential treatment for at least some children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder -- surgical removal of the tonsils.