Alzheimers Center News and Features
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Ask the Experts - How to Distinguish Ophthalmoplegic Migraine From...
Can you differentiate ophthalmoplegic migraine from cerebral aneurysm by clinical history and exam?......[Read More]
Relapsing-Remitting MS: Symptoms and Treatment
WebMD explains the symptoms and treatment of relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis, the most common of the four types of MS.......[Read More]
How to Recognize Bogus Cures for Neurological Diseases
Neurological illnesses can make some people desperate for any kind of hope, and this can make them seen as targets by unscrupulous con artists. Don't fall victim to predatory scams. Learn how to recognize when a supposed "cure" is really bogus.......[Read More]
Posttraumatic Vertigo and Dizziness
Dizziness and vertigo are common symptoms following minor head trauma. In this article, the authors review possible causes of dizziness after concussion.......[Read More]
The Treatment of Dystonic Tremor: A Systematic Review
The authors explore the various treatment options available for tremor associated with dystonia, and propose an algorithm for treatment based on currently available data.......[Read More]
Knowledge of Skull Base Anatomy in Pre-Columbian Cultures
With their expertise in human sacrifice and decapitation, the Aztecs and other pre-Columbian societies contributed significantly to anatomical knowledge, especially of the skull.......[Read More]
The New Combination Tablet for Parkinson's Disease
Read this expert's advice for important considerations regarding management of patients who are switching to the new combination levodopa/carbidopa/entacapone tablet.......[Read More]
Transcortical Surgery for Lateral Ventricular Tumors
Tumors of the lateral ventricle are rare lesions in a general neurosurgical practice. They account for less than 1% of intracranial tumors in most series of large brain tumors.......[Read More]
Craniopharyngiomas
Can you recognize the subtle signs and symptoms associated with a recurrence or complication of craniopharyngioma treatment?......[Read More]
Drug Treatments for Essential Tremor
Drugs most commonly used to treat essential tremor (ET) include beta-blockers and epilepsy drugs. Learn more from WebMD about these and other treatments and their side effects.......[Read More]
Unruptured Intracranial Aneurysms: Natural History
Although aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage carries a grim prognosis, which patients with unruptured aneurysms are likely to benefit from an intervention?......[Read More]
Moving Beyond Anti-Amyloid Therapy for Alzheimer's Disease
Recent Phase 3 trials of antibodies targeted at amyloid-beta removal in Alzheimer's disease patients have proved disappointing. Should this approach be abandoned?......[Read More]
Epilepsy-What Increases Your Risk
The risk of developing epilepsy increases if you have family history of epilepsy or a head injury with loss of consciousness or amnesia for more than 24 hours.......[Read More]
How MS Disability Is Measured
WebMD explains how MS disability is measured with the use of tests and scales.......[Read More]
Alzheimers Center News and Features
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Fatty Acids May Ward Off Alzheimer's Disease
A fatty acid found in corn, sunflower, and safflower oils may help prevent Alzheimer's disease in some people, researchers report.......[Read More]
New Alzheimer’s Guidelines May Confuse Diagnosis
Under recently revised criteria, nearly all people currently diagnosed with very mild or mild Alzheimer’s disease dementia would be classified instead as having mild cognitive impairment, akin to slight memory loss, which could mislead patients and their families, according to a leading Alzheimer’s......[Read More]
Pitfalls of Intraoperative Image-Guided Spinal Navigation
This article summarizes the authors' experience with various pitfalls of intraoperative spinal navigation, and gives practical tips on their avoidance and management.......[Read More]