Neurological Illness


About Amnesic Shellfish Poisoning
Amnesic shellfish poisoning is a very rare disease but it can cause very severe long term neurological problems in all mammals and has no known cure.
New Research Brings Hope for Brain Disease Sufferers
Learn how scientists enabled adult animals to re-grow dead and damaged brain cells in the hope that this technique can work for human disease as well.
Solutions for Migraine Relief
Migraines can cause severe head pain and be a challenge to treat. A number of remedies may prevent a migraine or make life more bearable until one subsides.
Do Alzheimer's Drugs Being Researched Help Patients?
Two new drugs under development for Alzheimer's disease have advanced to new levels of trials. The real question is whether these drugs help.
Migraine Headaches: Over the Counter Migraine Headache Medication
Migraine symptoms include debilitating headaches and pain. Migraine headache treatment is over the counter, and it helps reduce migraine pain.
Multiple Sclerosis: A Degenerative Neurological Disorder
Multiple sclerosis can be a hard diagnosis to receive, but it can be a manageable disease to live with when treated properly.
Drugs for Schizophrenia & Depression Treatment, Cure Diminishing
Research by major drug companies slowing, hopes for effective schizo-affective disorder medications are turning to educational community
Is your Pain Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
Carpal tunnel occurs when the median nerve is pressed or squeezed at the wrist. Numbness, pain and muscle weakness occurs in the hand and thumb.
The Migraine: Intense and Continuous Pain on One Side of the Head
Migraines are severe headaches that last for a period of between four to 72 hours and can be extremely debilitating for the sufferer.
Periventricular Leukomalacia, Brain Injury in Premature Infants
Periventricular leukomalacia, commonly referred to as PVL, is a form of brain injury that occurs in newborns, but premature babies are at greatest risk.
Migraine Food Triggers: Will Avoidance Bring Relief?
The pain of a migraine headache is unbearable, with it nausea and dizziness. Could the headache trigger be a favorite food, such as chocolate or cheese?
Meningitis: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatments
All types of meningitis are infections that can sometimes be fatal. If meningitis is suspected, medical professionals need to confirm the diagnosis quickly.
"Mild Cognitive Impairment" (MCI) is not Alzheimer's
Once, mild cognitive impairment was believed to be early dementia. But no more. While some do go on to Alzheimer's or another dementia, many do not.
What is Dysesthesia and What Causes It?
Dyesthesias are a term for abnormal sensations that come from damage to nerves. Find out what causes dyesthesias and how they're treated.
What are the Differences Between Dementia and Delirium?
Significant inappropriate changes in thinking or behavior can come from many causes but proper treatments depend upon correctly identifying the changes.
Back Pain – Common Causes, Fast Relief through Exercise
Understand the most common causes of back pain. Find exercises to help speed recovery. Learn how to be more proactive in maintaining optimum spinal health.
Diagnosis and Treatment for Benign Intercranial Hypertension
Benign intercranial hypertension is a serious and rare obesity-related condition which primarily affects women and may cause blindness if left untreated.
How Alcohol Can Cause Dementia
While drinking in moderation is not likely to cause Alzheimer's, overdoing it can lead to dementia, even many years after stopping. How can that be?
Migraine Triggers and Treament Methods
Frequent migraine sufferers will vouch that migraine pain is nearly unbearable. There are a few ways to help ease the pain and move on with the day.
May is Neurofibromatosis Awareness Month
Neurofibromatosis or NF (neuro-fibroma-tosis) is a genetic, neurological condition with three currently recognized types: NF1, NF2, and Schwannomatosis
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