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Separating Parkinson's disease from the various causes of atypical parkinsonism can be a challenge in clinical practice. What criteria can be used to help differentiate them?

Experimental treatment kills off, then 'resets' the immune system

The unpredictability and variety of symptoms caused by multiple sclerosis (MS) make it a disease that people have tried to treat in many different ways. Experimental medical treatments: Experimental treatments for MS involve reducing the activity of the i

Did technical factors, including training background and previous experience with the Wingspan stent, contribute to the high complication rate in the SAMMPRIS trial?

This week, California's first lady, Maria Shriver, released The Shriver Report: A Woman's Nation Takes on Alzheimer's. It focuses on the impact of the Alzheimer's epidemic, talks about cutting-edge research, includes personal essays by celebrities, patients, and caregivers, and ...

The wide-range of non-motor symptoms in Parkinson's disease includes gastrointestinal and sleep disorders, cognitive changes, apathy, depression, and more. Are they being given short shrift?

Find WebMD's comprehensive coverage of cerebral aneurysms including medical reference, news, pictures, videos, and more.

This review looks at the evidence for -- and controversy surrounding -- both medical and surgical approaches to management of asymptomatic carotid artery disease.

In this commentary, the author discusses the rationale behind comprehensive stroke center design and implementation, and their impact on emergency services, delivery of care, and healthcare costs.

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What causes memory loss? Learn more from WebMD about various reasons for forgetfulness and how it may be treated.

A tiny mouse whose brain was riddled with same type of plaque that short-circuits the brains of humans with Alzheimer's disease (AD) swam for the gold yesterday, thanks to an experimental Alzheimer's vaccine.

Biomakers that might differentiate Parkinson-plus syndromes from Parkinson's disease are urgently needed. This review examines several of the most promising CSF candidate markers.

Walking a little over three-fourths of a mile a day may reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease, researchers report.

Epilepsy is a common, chronic condition defined by repeated seizures, or episodes of abnormal brain function. In most cases, epilepsy can be controlled (but not cured) using drugs, surgical interventions or appropriate lifestyle adjustments. Many medical and at-home interventions can help to reduce

Burning feet, tingling, shooting pain, and numbness are just a few of the symptoms associated with peripheral neuropathy of the feet. For those with foot neuralgia, finding the right pain management regimen can be essential to maintaining health and quality of life.Peripheral neuropathy

Your child was just diagnosed with ADHD. Do the symptoms sound familiar? Here’s what you need to know if you think you have adult ADHD.

Combining an extended-release version of the blood pressure pill clonidine with a stimulant may benefit children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) who are not getting adequate relief from stimulants alone, according to a new study.

Should a patient with a newly diagnosed acoustic neuroma watch and wait, or take aggressive action? The authors present the risks and benefits of different management options.