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Exercise Amps Up Alzheimer’s Brain?
A new study links cardiorespiratory fitness to less brain shrinkage in people with early Alzheimer's disease.
Electronystagmogram (ENG)
An electronystagmogram (ENG) measures involuntary rapid eye movements called nystagmus and evaluates the muscles controlling eye movements.
MS Numbness Treatment - Finding a Good Treatment
For most multiple sclerosis patients some level of numbness in their arms, hands, feet and legs is a part of their everyday life. It can range from being mildly inconvenient to causing severe disability depending on how bad the numbness is. This numb feeling is considered to be an early symptom of M
New Frontiers in Spinal Cord Injury Research
Some investigators say science is entering a "golden age" of spinal injury research.
Multiple Sclerosis: Mental and Emotional Problems-Topic Overview
Cognitive impairment problems can be caused by multiple sclerosis (MS) and may include difficulty with: Memory,especially short-term memory. Problem solving. Keeping attention on a mental task,such as a math calculation. Finding the right words to express yourself. These problems are often quite mil
Asperger's Syndrome-Topic Overview
Asperger's syndrome is a developmental disorder in which people have severe difficulties understanding how to interact socially.
How to Treat ALS With Lithium Orotate
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's Disease, is a devastating progressive disease of the nervous system that leaves sufferers with a bleak outlook toward an early death. For this reason, numerous clinical trials are underway in search of a cure, and some people see promis
What Does Occult Spinal Bifida Do to a Child?
Incomplete DevelopmentSpina bifida is a condition in which the spine--usually the lower spine--fails to form completely. The central tube which contains the long cable of nerves forming the spinal cord fails to close. In spina bifida occulta, or occult (hidden) spina bifida, the...
Microglial Inhibition of Neuroprotection
The EP1 receptor for the prostanoid PGE2 is a G-protein coupled receptor that has been shown to contribute to excitotoxic neuronal death. In this study, the authors examined the influence of non-neuronal cells on neuroprotective properties of EP1 receptor antagonists.
Alzheimer's Disease Hits Minorities Hardest
New research indicates that Alzheimer's disease risk varies by race, with Hispanics and blacks especially hard hit.
Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection and Neurologic
Although neurologic symptoms are common in this population, there was no significant difference in the prevalence of neurologic problems between RSV-positive and -negative patients.
Roy Swank's MS Diet - What the Studies Revealed
For many living with multiple sclerosis can for most patients mean a lifetime of never knowing when the next exacerbation is going to occur, what part or area of the body it will focus on and how severe it will be. While no one is 100% certain what actually causes this highly debilitating disease an
Medical Marijuana Pill Falls Short: Dementia Study
Researchers had hoped to ease anxiety, agitation and wandering
Multiple Sclerosis - Bladder Problems Are Very Common
For at least 80% of people who suffer from multiple sclerosis, bladder control is one of the most frustrating symptoms. For many patients it often means that they cannot control their bladders and experience periods of leaking and the need to urinate urgently. For others it can mean exactly the oppo
Shared Neural Processing of Powerful Political Speeches
What is happening in the brains of a captivated audience? This study examined the neural responses to speeches of varying rhetorical quality.
Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion
The authors provide an overview of the minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion procedure including indications, technique, and complications.