Combined Endovascular and Microsurgical Management
These investigators assessed the efficacy and described the technical features of combined endovascular and microsurgical treatments for complex and giant unruptured intracranial aneurysms.
Category : Neurological Conditions : Health & Medical
Surgical Management of Meningoencephaloceles and CSF Leaks
Tegmen defects may predispose to the development of meningoencephaloceles and spontaneous CSF leaks, potentially leading to meningitis. The authors describe their surgical approach in these cases.
Treatments for Carpal Tunnel During Pregnancy
Pregnant women often develop symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome due to the swelling in the wrist caused by water retention. When your wrist is swollen, the median nerve is compressed, which results in pain, numbness and tingling in the hand and wrist. During pregnancy, it is important to find ways t
Smoking During Pregnancy May Double ADHD Risk
Women who smoke during pregnancy may be twice as likely to give birth to a child with behavioral problems like attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
Guillain-Barré Syndrome-References
Guillain-Barre-Syndrome-References
Management of Intracerebral Hemorrhage in 2020
Intracerebral hemorrhage remains a common and deadly form of stroke, with virtually no effective treatments. What new approaches might the future hold?
Glioblastoma Cell Killing
Does combination therapy with temozolomide and tamoxifen or hypericin potently inhibit tumor growth by inducing apoptosis and provide an effective means of treating malignant glioma?
Supplements for Nerve Pain
Nerve pain can stem from numerous neurological conditions as well as from nerve injuries and nerve damage. There are dozens of prescription medications that can help alleviate nerve pain, but these medications can also cause several side effects. The use of supplements for nerve pain can be an alter
Non-Epileptic Seizures Related to Stress
Non-epileptic seizures manifest as a result of trauma and are the body's way of coping with intolerable distress. They are defined as non-epileptic because they are not caused by electrical disruptions in the brain, although they resemble epileptic seizures. Once referred to as pseudoseizures, this
Endoscopic Third Ventriculostomy
The authors describe how they favor a rigid endoscope to perform a blunt fenestration of the third ventricle floor, how they perform the technique, and the nuances for successful completion.
Intracranial Self-expanding Stents in Acute Ischemic Stroke
Modifications in design and delivery mechanisms of stents have increased safety and efficacy in the treatment of AIS patients.
Is Science on the Scent of Predicting Early Alzheimer's?
Is it possible the nose knows what doctors don't about Alzheimer's disease?
Mimics and Chameleons in Motor Neurone Disease
Motor neurone disease -- or ALS as it is known in the USA -- can have considerable variation in clinical course, and some chameleon-like presentations. How can a definitive diagnosis be made?
Acromegaly: Review of Current Medical Therapy and New Drugs on the Horizon
New somatostatin analogs, novel chimeric ligands, and extended delivery implants--all currently in clinical trials--bring new hope for sufferers of acromegaly.
Medicines for Autism
Medications have a limited role in improving symptoms of autism. However, some may help prevent self - injury and other behaviors that are causing difficulty. Medications may also take a child to a functional level at which they can benefit from other treatments.There is no standard medication for t
Intraoperative Imaging for Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Recent advances in intraoperative neurovascular imaging are greatly improving the safety, efficiency, and clinical outcomes of surgical treatment for intracerebral hemorrhage.
The International Traveler With Neurological Symptoms
Returning international travelers may present with a myriad of neurologic symptoms, including confusion, headache, weakness and sensory symptoms. What should be your diagnostic approach?
Higher Education, Lower Alzheimer’s Risk
Having more education reduces risk of Alzheimer’s disease but doesn’t slow memory loss once it starts, says a new study.
Living Life Fully and Abundantly With MS
When life throws you something to upset the norm for you catch it and RUN with it! Don't let it stop you in your tracks.