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Treatment of Poststroke Aphasia
Aphasia can be a debilitating consequence of stroke. This review examines current approaches to post-stroke aphasia, and explores new modalities such as brain stimulation and other neuromodulators.
Chronic Neuropathic Pain
Neuropathic pain is pain that is caused by damage to the central or peripheral nervous system. This damage can happen because of a disease process or because of an injury, and can come from the central nervous system (CNS) or peripheral nervous system (PNS). While "normal" pain happens when somethin
Elders Have Less Room for Bad Thoughts
Older people may be less likely to remember negative things because the brain works differently as it ages, according to new study.
Medical Marijuana: The State of the Science
In this comprehensive review of the literature, Dr Michael Schatman discusses the available evidence and current controversies surrounding the use of cannabinoids in medicine.
Adverse Effects of Spinal Cord Stimulation
Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) is a medical technique used since the late 1960s to alleviate chronic pain. This is a type of pain that persists, does not improve and in some cases may prevent patients from leading normal lives. According to NeurosurgeryToday.org, approximately 50,000 devices are impl
Understanding Multiple Sclerosis and Effects
Learn about MS, how it affects you, treatments and what to expect. It is always devastating to learn you have a crippling disease, but learning how to deal with it can make it much easier to live with.
Ulnar Nerve Damage Symptoms
One of the three major nerves in the arm is the ulnar nerve. This nerve extends between your collar bone, along the inside of your arm and down to your pinky on the palm side. It is responsible for carrying nerve signals that control hand and forearm movements. There are different conditions that ca
Autism Tests
Find WebMD's comprehensive coverage of autism tests including medical reference, news, pictures, videos, and more.
Epilepsy Surgery Brings Long-Term Results
Brain surgery to treat epilepsy can provide relief from seizures for up to 30 years, a new study suggests.
Compound in Red Wine May Fight Alzheimer's
New research shows that a compound in red wine and grapes may counter a hallmark of Alzheimer's disease.
Ankle Nerve Damage Repair
Nerves provide sensory input and output for the body. Any damage caused to nerves, such as through trauma or injury, may mildly or severely decrease motor functions and cause debilitating pain. Damage to ankle nerves is particularly debilitating because the ankles are used daily for tasks like walki
Humor Hampered by Aging Brain?
Age-related brain changes may make it harder for older adults to understand humor, a new 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.
What Happens to the Brain During a Seizure?
A seizure is a quick surge of electrical activity that occurs in the brain and typically affects how a person feels or acts. While some seizures are barely noticed because of the slight effects (a feeling of pins and needles in the thumb for a few seconds), other seizures may be dangerous and scary.
Chronically Clumsy? Here Are 8 Science-Backed Explanations
Ataxia is the medical term for clumsiness. Lack of coordination can be caused by many things, but is usually associated with the cerebellum.
Familial Encephalopathy with Neuroserpin Inclusion Bodies
Familial encephalopathy with neuroserpin inclusion bodies (FENIB) is a rare genetic degenerative disorder affecting the brain and spinal cord,or central nervous system (neurodegenerative disorder). Affected individuals display poor attention and concentration,declining work or academic performance,a
History of Posterior Thoracic Instrumentation
Various modalities of treatment have evolved over centuries in the treatment of spinal column injury, with the earliest methods found in the Edwin Smith papyrus, which dates as far back as 1550 BC.
Intraoperative Cerebral Blood Flow Measurement
Review state-of-the-art techniques for intraoperative monitoring of CBF, proven to effectively reduce morbidity during surgery.