Multiple Sclerosis, Copaxane, and the Interferon Drugs
A look at how Copaxone and the interferon drugs can be used in treating multiple sclerosis (MS).
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Multiple Sclerosis and Fatigue
Information about multiple sclerosis related fatigue and the treatment options that are available.
Epilepsy: What Is It?
Dr. Andrew Wilner looks at why it's so difficult to come up with an exact definition of epilepsy.
Drug May Calm Agitation From Alzheimer's
A medication used for psychosis may also tame agitation in Alzheimer's disease patients.
Therapeutic Options for Juvenile Myasthenia Gravis
The outcomes with plasmapheresis and IVIG as maintenance therapies are compared in a 33-year retrospective analysis.
FDA Approves New ADHD Drug
The FDA has approved a new prescription drug, called Vyvanse, to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
Management of Cerebellar Hemorrhage and Infarction
The management of cerebellar hemorrhagic and ischemic stroke remains controversial. When is neurosurgical intervention recommended, and what techniques are most appropriate?
ADHD in School
Find WebMD's comprehensive coverage of ADHD in schools including medical reference, news, pictures, videos, and more.
Painkillers May Help Prevent Alzheimer's
NSAIDS may be a key to Alzheimer's prevention, but more research is needed.
Multiple Sclerosis - A Venous Disorder
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a disease in which the fatty myelin sheaths (electrical insulating material) around the nerve fibres of the brain and spinal cord are damaged. Depending on which nerves are involved his leads to eventual impairment in sensation, movement, cognition, or other functions. For
Discovering Skull Base Anatomy in Ancient Egypt
This historical review tracks the very beginnings, in ancient Egypt and Greece, of the anatomical journey that formed the knowledge base underlying the neurosurgical specialty of skull base surgery.
Influence of Prior TIA on Stroke Prognosis
Do prestroke TIAs lead to better functional outcomes after stroke?
Brains of Young Adults With Alzheimer's Risk
They showed less activity in cells used for spatial navigation, researchers report
11 Tips for Better Opioid Prescribing
Two pain experts offer guidance on appropriate use of opioid analgesics.
Treating Adult ADHD
WebMD talks to experts about treatment for adult ADHD.
Limitations of the CyberKnife
CyberKnife radiosurgery delivers very precise beams of radiation to eliminate benign or malignant tumors, while sparing surrounding healthy tissue. The decision to use CyberKnife certainly can provide advantages, but simply is not feasible for all patients. The optimal treatment plan for each patien
The Microsurgical Anatomy of the Glossopharyngeal Nerve
Removal of lesions involving the jugular foramen region requires detailed knowledge of the anatomy and anatomical landmarks of the related area, especially the lower cranial nerves.
Mitochondrial Disorders Affecting the Nervous System
This review focuses on primary genetic mitochondrial diseases that affect the nervous system, discussing their pathophysiology, classical phenotypes, diagnosis, and treatment.
An Update on Unilateral Sporadic Small Vestibular Schwannoma
The 5 hypothetical cases in this review describe commonly encountered scenarios involving small vestibular schwannomas and the optimal management for each.
Multiple Sclerosis Therapies
Find WebMD's comprehensive coverage of multiple sclerosis therapies including medical reference, news, pictures, videos, and more.