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Counseling and Support for Alzheimer's Disease

Counseling and Support for Alzheimer's Disease

WebMD helps you sort through mental health counseling and support options if you or a loved one has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease.
Mother's Birthplace May Affect Autism Risk in Kids

Mother's Birthplace May Affect Autism Risk in Kids

Some foreign-born mothers now in U.S. are more likely to have children with the disorder, study finds
What Are the Initial Symptoms of the MS?

What Are the Initial Symptoms of the MS?

Multiple Sclerosis is a difficult to diagnosis disease because symptoms can be erratic and unpredictable. Multiple Sclerosis is a disease that attacks the myelin sheath that is a protective covering of the brain and spinal cord. The resulting inflammation interrupts or distorts the nerve impulses o
Multiple Sclerosis: Bladder Problems-Credits

Multiple Sclerosis: Bladder Problems-Credits

ByHealthwise StaffPrimary Medical ReviewerAdam Husney, MD - Family MedicinePrimary Medical ReviewerAnne C. Poinier, MD - Internal MedicineSpecialist Medical ReviewerBarrie J. Hurwitz, MD - NeurologyLast RevisedFebruary 15, 2012
CSF Leakage in the Setting of Pituitary Adenomas

CSF Leakage in the Setting of Pituitary Adenomas

Spontaneous CSF rhinorrhea may occur in patients with pituitary adenoma. What clinical factors are most commonly associated with this issue, and how it is best managed?
Post-Polio Syndrome-Other Places To Get Help

Post-Polio Syndrome-Other Places To Get Help

A list of resources for information on Post.
Dealing With Crisis

Dealing With Crisis

It was five in the morning and thankfully I had received lots of rest on the weekend. A message flashed on my computer screen and I learned that my sister had been airlifted to ICU in Regina. Within minutes my bags were packed and I was on my way for the four and a half hour drive.
How to Live With a Tethered Spinal Cord

How to Live With a Tethered Spinal Cord

Tethered spinal cord syndrome is a genetic condition that causes progressive neurological decay. It is a complication of spina bifida. The first symptoms appear during childhood, but it often goes undiagnosed until adulthood, when the symptoms of progressive neural damage become too severe to overlo
Diseases of the Anterior Upper Third of the Posterior Fossa

Diseases of the Anterior Upper Third of the Posterior Fossa

The upper third of the anterior aspect of the posterior fossa is hidden and hard to reach. The author discusses experience with the transcavernous approach and modifications to improve access.
ADHD Therapies

ADHD Therapies

Find WebMD's comprehensive coverage of ADHD therapies including medical reference, news, pictures, videos, and more.
How to Diagnose PHN

How to Diagnose PHN

PHN stands for for post herpetic neuralgia. The pharmaceutical company, Novartis, explains that the condition is characterized by lingering nerve pain after an outbreak of shingles or the varicella zoster virus. The pain may last months or even years. Risk factors for the development of PHN inclu
Cerebral Perfusion Imaging in Vasospasm

Cerebral Perfusion Imaging in Vasospasm

The authors provide a general overview of the currently available perfusion imaging techniques and their application in patients with post-subarachnoid hemorrhage vasospasm.
Treatment of Advanced Parkinson's Disease

Treatment of Advanced Parkinson's Disease

This review summarizes the currently available treatment strategies for addressing the complex symptoms of advanced Parkinson's disease.
Polyglucosan Body Disease, Adult

Polyglucosan Body Disease, Adult

Important It is possible that the main title of the report Polyglucosan Body Disease, Adult is not the name you expected. Please check the synonyms listing to find the alternate name(s) and disorder subdivision(s) covered by this report. ...
Special Cocoa Drink May Improve Age-Related Memory Loss

Special Cocoa Drink May Improve Age-Related Memory Loss

Findings don't apply to regular chocolate or hot cocoa, however
Recognition and Treatment of Neurologic Wilson's Disease

Recognition and Treatment of Neurologic Wilson's Disease

Wilson's disease has a variable presentation and is often misdiagnosed, potentially leading to severe hepatic and neurologic consequences. But when correctly diagnosed, its easily treatable.
Pacemakers Could Cut Sudden Death in Epilepsy

Pacemakers Could Cut Sudden Death in Epilepsy

Pacemakers could help protect epilepsy patients from sudden unexplained death, say British researchers.
Video Game 'Addiction' More Likely With Autism, ADHD

Video Game 'Addiction' More Likely With Autism, ADHD

Study cites poor peer relationships as one reason these kids embrace gaming
ADHD Risk Factors

ADHD Risk Factors

Find WebMD's comprehensive coverage of possible ADHD risk factors including medical reference, news, pictures, videos, and more.
What I've Learned About Infectious Diseases

What I've Learned About Infectious Diseases

This article answers several challenging questions about the diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases.