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Targeting the Immune System in Multiple Sclerosis
Immune system dysregulation in multiple sclerosis remains a target for treatment of this autoimmune disorder.
Different Ways to Cure Carpal Tunnel
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a condition caused by the pressure on the wrist's median nerve, which functions to supply movement and feeling to specific areas of the hand. This progressive condition can lead to the weakness and numbness in the hand, and damage to its muscles. There are many ways t
Seizure Freedom: How Many Antiepileptic Drugs to Try?
A new study offers management guidance in patients with focal epilepsy.
Treatment for Fainting
What should you do when someone faints? Find out from the experts at WebMD.
Minimally Invasive Approach for Intradural Spinal Pathology
The authors describe a minimally invasive surgical approach to successfully treating spinal intradural pathology with a low rate of postoperative complications.
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)-Treatment Overview
Learn about ADHD treatment and how to successfully manage ADHD with medications, therapy, group or psychiatric support, and individualized education programs (IEPs).
Assisted Living for People with Multiple Sclerosis
If you have multiple sclerosis (MS), you may be considering an assisted living community. WebMD explains assisted living and provides questions to ask when you are considering a facility.
Alzheimer's: A New Form of Diabetes?
Alzheimer's disease may be a new, third type of diabetes that shares common features of type 1 and type 2 diabetes, according to a new study.
Physical Therapy for Cerebral Palsy
Physical therapy (PT) is an important part of managing cerebral palsy (CP). It usually starts soon after diagnosis. It may begin earlier, depending on the symptoms. Some people with CP continue physical therapy throughout their lives, especially those with severe physical disabilities.The goals of p
Two New Therapies 'Buy More Quality Time' for Alzheimer's Patients
Two new drugs, one already approved by the FDA, are showing promise for people suffering from Alzheimer's disease.
Early Statin Use Following Recanalization Therapy for Stroke
Does early statin use following recanalization therapy improve the functional outcome of ischemic stroke?
Could You Have Clinically Isolated Syndrome?
WebMD explains what clinically isolated syndrome is and how it’s similar to, and different from, multiple sclerosis.
Early Autism Treatment
WebMD provides information about early autism treatment that involves imagination and playtime with kids.
Neuropsychological Outcome After Carbon Monoxide Exposure
This study evaluated cognitive and psychiatric sequelae following carbon monoxide exposure which occurred during a natural disaster.
Learn the Basics of Autism
WebMD provides an overview of autism spectrum disorders, including causes.
Diet May Inspire New Epilepsy Drugs
The "ketogenic diet" might be the springboard for a new type of epilepsy drug.
Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy in MS
While natalizumab-associated progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy remains a rare occurrence, it is still a serious cause for concern. How can the risk be assessed and mitigated?
Neuroimaging Chronic Pain: What Have We Learned?
How does the brain work in the presence of chronic pain?
Adenosinergic System: Therapeutics for Drug Addiction
An elucidation of the role of the neurotransmitter adenosine and the adenosinergic system in drug addiction and withdrawal syndromes may lead to new therapeutics based on the adenosinergic concept.
Odor Identification Deficits in MCI and Alzheimer's Disease
This study explores the relationship between olfactory impairment, cognition, and brain structure volumes in the healthy elderly, compared to patients with MCI or early Alzheimer's disease.