Articles related to "Neurological Diseases"
Epilepsy: Myths & Truths
Despite 1-2 percent of the population having epilepsy, it remains a mysterious disorder shrouded in myths and misunderstandings for most people.
epilepsy • epileptic seizures • epilepsy myths • uncontrolled seizures • neurological disease
Despite 1-2 percent of the population having epilepsy, it remains a mysterious disorder shrouded in myths and misunderstandings for most people.
epilepsy • epileptic seizures • epilepsy myths • uncontrolled seizures • neurological disease
Huntington's Disease - 101
Information about Huntington's Disease. What it is, how it is passed down, early symptoms. A beginners page if you will in understanding Huntington's Disease.
huntington's disease • disease • huntington's • mental health • genetics
Information about Huntington's Disease. What it is, how it is passed down, early symptoms. A beginners page if you will in understanding Huntington's Disease.
huntington's disease • disease • huntington's • mental health • genetics
The Neurological Diseases known as the PNS Neuropathies
A broad overview of the PNS Neuropathies, what they are, how they manifest, how to treat them, and how to alleviate the brutal pain. How to treat the disease and possibly to identify the underlying etiology. The sheer volume of details will take several articles to deal with the entire subject.
etiology • sympathetic hyperactivity • cortical mapping • pain management • treatment
A broad overview of the PNS Neuropathies, what they are, how they manifest, how to treat them, and how to alleviate the brutal pain. How to treat the disease and possibly to identify the underlying etiology. The sheer volume of details will take several articles to deal with the entire subject.
etiology • sympathetic hyperactivity • cortical mapping • pain management • treatment
Balo's Disease
Balo's disease is a rare progressive form of multiple sclerosis with a strong viral association that primarily affects young adults.
ms • multiple sclerois • balo disease • balo's disease • demyelinating diseases
Balo's disease is a rare progressive form of multiple sclerosis with a strong viral association that primarily affects young adults.
ms • multiple sclerois • balo disease • balo's disease • demyelinating diseases
Glutamate Excess in Multiple Sclerosis Variants
Accumulations of the amino acid neurotoxin glutamate, long suspected of causing neurological disease, have been implicated in neuromyelitis optica (NMO).
neuromyelitis optica • devic's syndrome • neurological disease • multiple sclerosis • ms
Accumulations of the amino acid neurotoxin glutamate, long suspected of causing neurological disease, have been implicated in neuromyelitis optica (NMO).
neuromyelitis optica • devic's syndrome • neurological disease • multiple sclerosis • ms
Healing with Harp Therapy
Harp therapists report positive results for patients suffering from neurological diseases, multiple sclerosis, fibromyalgia, lupus, and other illnesses.
healing • harp therapy • harp • therapy • music
Harp therapists report positive results for patients suffering from neurological diseases, multiple sclerosis, fibromyalgia, lupus, and other illnesses.
healing • harp therapy • harp • therapy • music
Running To Prevent Aging
We all want to live a long health life; research suggests physical activity is the key.
running • stanford university medical school • diseases • the compressed morbidity theory • cancer
We all want to live a long health life; research suggests physical activity is the key.
running • stanford university medical school • diseases • the compressed morbidity theory • cancer
Stages of Alzheimer's Disease
This describes the typical progression of this condition from the first signs, with the characteristics that may be prevalent.
alzheimer's disease • stages • dementias • progressive neurological diseases • diagnosis
This describes the typical progression of this condition from the first signs, with the characteristics that may be prevalent.
alzheimer's disease • stages • dementias • progressive neurological diseases • diagnosis
Understanding Canine Wobblers Syndrome
Spinal instability results in lameness or lack of coordination. In severe cases paralysis may occur. Hypernutrition may play an important role in this syndrome.
canine wobbler's syndrome • canine cervical spondelomyopathy • great dane and doberman pinschers dogs • genetic factor • excess calcium and protein
Spinal instability results in lameness or lack of coordination. In severe cases paralysis may occur. Hypernutrition may play an important role in this syndrome.
canine wobbler's syndrome • canine cervical spondelomyopathy • great dane and doberman pinschers dogs • genetic factor • excess calcium and protein
ALS:Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Little was known about ALS prior to Lou Gehrig's contraction of the disease. Even today, ALS still remains a mystery. This article updates what currently is known.
als • louo gehrig • lou gehrig's disease • amyotrophic lateral sclerosis • lateral
Little was known about ALS prior to Lou Gehrig's contraction of the disease. Even today, ALS still remains a mystery. This article updates what currently is known.
als • louo gehrig • lou gehrig's disease • amyotrophic lateral sclerosis • lateral
How to Keep the Mind Sharp During Retirement
To help protect against certain neurological and brain disorders, retirees should keep their minds sharp through various cognitive activities. Here's how.
retirement • mental stimulation • mind • brain • retiree
To help protect against certain neurological and brain disorders, retirees should keep their minds sharp through various cognitive activities. Here's how.
retirement • mental stimulation • mind • brain • retiree
MSG, Notorious Migraine Trigger
MSG is taboo for many migraine sufferers and most of them avoid Chinese restaurants because of it. But it turns out that MSG is almost impossible to avoid.
msg • headache • migraine • chinese food • monosodium glutamate
MSG is taboo for many migraine sufferers and most of them avoid Chinese restaurants because of it. But it turns out that MSG is almost impossible to avoid.
msg • headache • migraine • chinese food • monosodium glutamate
Prion Cause of Mad Cow Disease?
What causes transmissible SEs? Is the pathogen prion, virus, or something altogether different? See what the experts think about this rare, deadly neurological disease.
cause of mad cow disease • what is mad cow disease • transmissible bovine spongiform encephalopathy bse • creutzfeldt-jakob disease cjd • prion mad cow disease
What causes transmissible SEs? Is the pathogen prion, virus, or something altogether different? See what the experts think about this rare, deadly neurological disease.
cause of mad cow disease • what is mad cow disease • transmissible bovine spongiform encephalopathy bse • creutzfeldt-jakob disease cjd • prion mad cow disease
The Pain of Cluster Headaches
Cluster headaches is the common name for a severely painful neurological disorder that hinders the lives of about one million Americans.
cluster headache • severe constant headache • clusters • head pain and congestion • migraine pain
Cluster headaches is the common name for a severely painful neurological disorder that hinders the lives of about one million Americans.
cluster headache • severe constant headache • clusters • head pain and congestion • migraine pain
What Causes Pins and Needles?
The feeling of pins and needles and numbness in the hands or feet can cause anxiety. However, although it should not be ignored, the causes are not always serious.
what causes pins and needles • numbness and pins and needles • pins and needles and nerve entrapment • prolapsed disc and pins and needles • panic attacks and pins and needles
The feeling of pins and needles and numbness in the hands or feet can cause anxiety. However, although it should not be ignored, the causes are not always serious.
what causes pins and needles • numbness and pins and needles • pins and needles and nerve entrapment • prolapsed disc and pins and needles • panic attacks and pins and needles
Myasthenia Gravis Diagnosis
Myasthenia gravis is generally diagnosed with one or more specialized tests and/or symptoms analysis. One diagnostic blood test checks for acetylcholine antibodies.
myasthenia gravis • diagnosis • acetylcholine • antibodies • autoimmune disease
Myasthenia gravis is generally diagnosed with one or more specialized tests and/or symptoms analysis. One diagnostic blood test checks for acetylcholine antibodies.
myasthenia gravis • diagnosis • acetylcholine • antibodies • autoimmune disease
Recovery Improved by Hyperbaric Treatment
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy has been found to improve healing and greatly reduce time needed for the body to recover after an operation.
hyperbaric oxygen therapy • oxygen therapy to speed healing • nottingham hyperbaric centre for multiple sclerosi • speed up recover and strengthen the immune system • improved health through breathing oxygen
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy has been found to improve healing and greatly reduce time needed for the body to recover after an operation.
hyperbaric oxygen therapy • oxygen therapy to speed healing • nottingham hyperbaric centre for multiple sclerosi • speed up recover and strengthen the immune system • improved health through breathing oxygen
Canine Distemper Virus and Multiple Sclerosis
Multiple sclerosis has been linked to several infectious organisms and the canine distemper virus is one of these organisms. Ongoing research could aid in curing MS.
canine distemper • canine distemper virus • distemper in dogs • multiple sclerosis • ms multiple sclerosis
Multiple sclerosis has been linked to several infectious organisms and the canine distemper virus is one of these organisms. Ongoing research could aid in curing MS.
canine distemper • canine distemper virus • distemper in dogs • multiple sclerosis • ms multiple sclerosis
Join in with The Forever Story
"For the first nineteen years of his life, Johnny Razor wasn't Johnny Razor at all. He was Malcolm Weatherly, and he was born in Mile End Underground station on the night
autism • talktalk • the forever story • online writing • fund raising for autism
"For the first nineteen years of his life, Johnny Razor wasn't Johnny Razor at all. He was Malcolm Weatherly, and he was born in Mile End Underground station on the night
autism • talktalk • the forever story • online writing • fund raising for autism
Obesity and the Swine Flu
We know that kids and the elderly are at risk for complications from the swine flu, but overweight and obese people are now also seen as a high risk category.
obesity and swine flu • obesity linked to the swine flu • overweight people at risk • swine flu complications • risk factors for swine flu
We know that kids and the elderly are at risk for complications from the swine flu, but overweight and obese people are now also seen as a high risk category.
obesity and swine flu • obesity linked to the swine flu • overweight people at risk • swine flu complications • risk factors for swine flu
Star Trek: Voyager - Endgame
Part two of my article series entitled "Goodbye Voyager!" Part two contains a review of the finale of the <i>Voyager</i> saga.
star • trek • voyager • janeway • sci-fi
Part two of my article series entitled "Goodbye Voyager!" Part two contains a review of the finale of the <i>Voyager</i> saga.
star • trek • voyager • janeway • sci-fi
When Does a Dog Need a Veterinary Neurologist?
When a dog develops neurological disease that is not easily diagnosed, a visit to a veterinary neurologist may be suggested. How to know when this is the right decision.
veterinary neurologist • canine neurological testing • mri and cat scans for dogs • definitive diagnosis • specialized test procedures
When a dog develops neurological disease that is not easily diagnosed, a visit to a veterinary neurologist may be suggested. How to know when this is the right decision.
veterinary neurologist • canine neurological testing • mri and cat scans for dogs • definitive diagnosis • specialized test procedures
Why Not Possess A Personal Primate - Part 2
Health issues to consider when thinking about sharing your life with a primate.
primate • monkey • ape
Health issues to consider when thinking about sharing your life with a primate.
primate • monkey • ape
40 Million U.S. Adult Anxiety Disorder Sufferers
Anxiety Disorders are the most common emotional disorders affecting Americans as well as people in all countries worldwide but there are effective treatments available.
anxiety disorder • fight or flight response • panic attack • social phobia • anxiety symptoms
Anxiety Disorders are the most common emotional disorders affecting Americans as well as people in all countries worldwide but there are effective treatments available.
anxiety disorder • fight or flight response • panic attack • social phobia • anxiety symptoms
All About Hyperacusis
Many people have heard of hearing loss, but what if you have the opposite? What if you suddenly hear everything too loudly? This is what happens with hyperacusis.
hyperacusis • hyper-sensitive hearing • pink noise • neurological injuries • brain injury
Many people have heard of hearing loss, but what if you have the opposite? What if you suddenly hear everything too loudly? This is what happens with hyperacusis.
hyperacusis • hyper-sensitive hearing • pink noise • neurological injuries • brain injury
ALS Facts
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, or ALS, is a devastating neurodegenerative disease. Bringing it to the world's attention can get it deserved recognition and support.
als • amyotrophic lateral sclerosis • lou gehrig's disease • paralysis • neurodegenerative
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, or ALS, is a devastating neurodegenerative disease. Bringing it to the world's attention can get it deserved recognition and support.
als • amyotrophic lateral sclerosis • lou gehrig's disease • paralysis • neurodegenerative
Boston Terrier Breed Profile
Possessing great intelligence and energy, this brachyacephalic breed loves to play as well as cuddle.
boston terrier • english bulldog • english terrier • american staffordshire terrier • staffordshire bull terrier
Possessing great intelligence and energy, this brachyacephalic breed loves to play as well as cuddle.
boston terrier • english bulldog • english terrier • american staffordshire terrier • staffordshire bull terrier
Breathing Dysfunction Can Cause Ill-health
It may seem absurdly obvious to say that breathing is good for you, but many people don't realise that poor breathing patterns are detrimental to health.
breathing dysfunction and health • muscle weakness and breathing dysfunction • heart and breathing dysfunction • asthma and breathing dysfunction • anxiety and breathing dysfunction
It may seem absurdly obvious to say that breathing is good for you, but many people don't realise that poor breathing patterns are detrimental to health.
breathing dysfunction and health • muscle weakness and breathing dysfunction • heart and breathing dysfunction • asthma and breathing dysfunction • anxiety and breathing dysfunction
Causes of Indigestion
Though indigestion is a common term for a range of symptoms and pain, it can indicate other ailments and disorders that may require changes in diet and other treatment.
indigestion • stomach ache • pain • food intolerance • gas
Though indigestion is a common term for a range of symptoms and pain, it can indicate other ailments and disorders that may require changes in diet and other treatment.
indigestion • stomach ache • pain • food intolerance • gas
Dr. Paulo Zamboni Offers Hope to MS Patients
Dr. Paulo Zamboni had a personal reason to find a cure for Multiple Sclerosis (MS) as it had afflicted his wife. The radical treatment that helped her may help others.
multiple sclerosis • dr.zamboni • symptoms of ms • ms research • ms society of canada
Dr. Paulo Zamboni had a personal reason to find a cure for Multiple Sclerosis (MS) as it had afflicted his wife. The radical treatment that helped her may help others.
multiple sclerosis • dr.zamboni • symptoms of ms • ms research • ms society of canada
Pregnancy and Cats: Don't Get Rid of Fuzzball So Quickly!
Too many moms-to-be are told to "get rid of the cat." Is it necessary?
toxoplasmosis • pregnancy • cats • antibodies
Too many moms-to-be are told to "get rid of the cat." Is it necessary?
toxoplasmosis • pregnancy • cats • antibodies
Soloxine Brand of Levothyroxine for Dogs
Soloxine, or levothyroxine sodium, is a drug used to treat hypothyroidism in dogs by replacing the thyroid hormone not being produced in the diseased canine thyroid gland
soloxine • soloxine dogs • dog soloxine • levothyroxine for dogs • canine hypothyroidism
Soloxine, or levothyroxine sodium, is a drug used to treat hypothyroidism in dogs by replacing the thyroid hormone not being produced in the diseased canine thyroid gland
soloxine • soloxine dogs • dog soloxine • levothyroxine for dogs • canine hypothyroidism
The Dirt on Pesticides. . .
Exposure to a family of pesticides known as organophosphates is linked to central nervous system damage, which is why the Environmental Protection Agency is taking steps to eliminate the members of the organophosphate family from the shelves of stores carrying pesticides.
environmental protection agency • epa • organophosphates • chlorpyrifos • diazinon
Exposure to a family of pesticides known as organophosphates is linked to central nervous system damage, which is why the Environmental Protection Agency is taking steps to eliminate the members of the organophosphate family from the shelves of stores carrying pesticides.
environmental protection agency • epa • organophosphates • chlorpyrifos • diazinon
Understanding an ADD or ADHD Diagnosis
What does a diagnosis of ADD or ADHD mean? Should all cases of ADD be treated? What options for ADD treatment should be considered and can a child outgrow ADD?
add diagnosis • add testing • diagnosing add • adhd diagnosis • add symptoms
What does a diagnosis of ADD or ADHD mean? Should all cases of ADD be treated? What options for ADD treatment should be considered and can a child outgrow ADD?
add diagnosis • add testing • diagnosing add • adhd diagnosis • add symptoms
What is Palmoplantar Hyperhidrosis?
Palmoplantar hyperhidrosis, also known as sweaty palms and soles, can be a very distressing problem, especially in students and young people.
what is palmoplantar hyperhidrosis • palmoplantar hyperhidrosis • sweaty palms soles causes effects • cause sweaty palms soles • causes excessive sweating
Palmoplantar hyperhidrosis, also known as sweaty palms and soles, can be a very distressing problem, especially in students and young people.
what is palmoplantar hyperhidrosis • palmoplantar hyperhidrosis • sweaty palms soles causes effects • cause sweaty palms soles • causes excessive sweating
BPH-Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy
Urgency to get to the bathroom, more frequent trips there, and awakening at night to urinate may signal a man has an enlarged prostate. There are ways to help.
bph • prostatic hypertrophy symptoms • prostatic hypertrophy treatment • luts • enlarged prostate
Urgency to get to the bathroom, more frequent trips there, and awakening at night to urinate may signal a man has an enlarged prostate. There are ways to help.
bph • prostatic hypertrophy symptoms • prostatic hypertrophy treatment • luts • enlarged prostate
Cerebral Palsy and Horse Therapy
Cerebral palsy can be mild or extremely severe resulting in wheelchair dependence. Therapeutic horseback riding can be very effective in preventing further disability.
therapeutic riding • cerebral palsy • balance • muscle strengthening • narha
Cerebral palsy can be mild or extremely severe resulting in wheelchair dependence. Therapeutic horseback riding can be very effective in preventing further disability.
therapeutic riding • cerebral palsy • balance • muscle strengthening • narha
Coenzyme Q10
Is CoQ10's "orphan drug" status in the US dictated by scientific data, or do politics and industrial lobbying play a significant role?
uses for coq10 • benefits of coq10 • clinical studies showing efficacy of coq10 • parkinson's disease and coq10 • huntington's disease and coq10
Is CoQ10's "orphan drug" status in the US dictated by scientific data, or do politics and industrial lobbying play a significant role?
uses for coq10 • benefits of coq10 • clinical studies showing efficacy of coq10 • parkinson's disease and coq10 • huntington's disease and coq10
Fibromyalgia Awareness Day (2003)
International CFS/ME Fibromyalgia Awareness Day (2003) is an important event for all of us living with invisible, chronic diseases. This article will help promote awareness by some of the usual means (links, information, and ideas) as well as providing a means for sharing our stories, and having our voices be heard.
fibromyalgia • fibromyalgia • fibro • fm • fms
International CFS/ME Fibromyalgia Awareness Day (2003) is an important event for all of us living with invisible, chronic diseases. This article will help promote awareness by some of the usual means (links, information, and ideas) as well as providing a means for sharing our stories, and having our voices be heard.
fibromyalgia • fibromyalgia • fibro • fm • fms
Folic Acid Depletion in Pregnancy
Folic acid deficiency is the most prevalent vitamin deficiency in pregnancy and has been closely linked to defects in neural tube closure. Read on to find out more...
folic acid depletion • folic acid deficiency in pregnancy • folate supplementation • folic acid antagonists • neural tube defects
Folic acid deficiency is the most prevalent vitamin deficiency in pregnancy and has been closely linked to defects in neural tube closure. Read on to find out more...
folic acid depletion • folic acid deficiency in pregnancy • folate supplementation • folic acid antagonists • neural tube defects
Hypoxic Tumors and Cancer Treatment
Hypoxia is the deficiency of oxygen frequently found in tumors, and is a frequent cause for treatment failures with radiation and chemotherapy. New treatments under development are more effective against the hypoxic cell.
hypoxia • radiation • chemotherapy • hyperbaric • radiosensitizing agents
Hypoxia is the deficiency of oxygen frequently found in tumors, and is a frequent cause for treatment failures with radiation and chemotherapy. New treatments under development are more effective against the hypoxic cell.
hypoxia • radiation • chemotherapy • hyperbaric • radiosensitizing agents
Incontinence
An introduction to Incontinence.
incontinence • alzheimer's • dimentia • nafc • caregiver
An introduction to Incontinence.
incontinence • alzheimer's • dimentia • nafc • caregiver
New Epilepsy Drug Shows Promise
Portuguese drug firm BIAL says its U.S. partner Sepracor expects to apply to FDA in 2009 for approval to market its promising new epilepsy drug eslicarbazepine acetate.
epilepsy treatment • epilepsy drug • seizure treatment • seizure drug • partial-seizure treatment
Portuguese drug firm BIAL says its U.S. partner Sepracor expects to apply to FDA in 2009 for approval to market its promising new epilepsy drug eslicarbazepine acetate.
epilepsy treatment • epilepsy drug • seizure treatment • seizure drug • partial-seizure treatment
Rheumatoid Arthritis Today
Current clinical opinions regarding the development and treatment of RA include improved pregnancy outcomes and natural therapies with fewer side effects.
ra • rheumatoid • rheumatoid arthritis • arthritis • rheumatoid factor
Current clinical opinions regarding the development and treatment of RA include improved pregnancy outcomes and natural therapies with fewer side effects.
ra • rheumatoid • rheumatoid arthritis • arthritis • rheumatoid factor
SenseCam - Camera with a Mindful View
This breakthrough in assistive technology is a small digital camera worn around the neck which takes low resolution photos and may benefit those with memory loss.
sensecam • camera • small • assistive • technology
This breakthrough in assistive technology is a small digital camera worn around the neck which takes low resolution photos and may benefit those with memory loss.
sensecam • camera • small • assistive • technology
The Strange Case of Peter Tripp
Peter Tripp was a disc jockey who participated in a sleep deprivation stunt. And something went terribly wrong.
sleep deprivation • circadian systems • shiftwork • shift work • peter tripp
Peter Tripp was a disc jockey who participated in a sleep deprivation stunt. And something went terribly wrong.
sleep deprivation • circadian systems • shiftwork • shift work • peter tripp
Viral Infectious Disease
Although they appear to behave as living things, viruses, viroids and prions are nonliving particles. Read on and discover more about these 'smart' parasites.
what is a virus • what is a prion • what is viroid • what a virion • acellular particle
Although they appear to behave as living things, viruses, viroids and prions are nonliving particles. Read on and discover more about these 'smart' parasites.
what is a virus • what is a prion • what is viroid • what a virion • acellular particle
What is Heartburn?
Normally a trivial, easily treated if unpleasant problem, the complications arising from heartburn can be serious and need to be closely monitored.
what is heartburn • causes of heartburn • heartburn and gastro-oesophageal reflux • obesity and heartburn • coffee and heartburn
Normally a trivial, easily treated if unpleasant problem, the complications arising from heartburn can be serious and need to be closely monitored.
what is heartburn • causes of heartburn • heartburn and gastro-oesophageal reflux • obesity and heartburn • coffee and heartburn
Causes and Effects of a Migraine
Migraine is a severe headache which most of the time strikes women. There are causes that can trigger this condition. Different symptoms of migraine also manifest.
migraine • severe headache • migraine triggers • vasodilatation • sleep and migraine
Migraine is a severe headache which most of the time strikes women. There are causes that can trigger this condition. Different symptoms of migraine also manifest.
migraine • severe headache • migraine triggers • vasodilatation • sleep and migraine
Neuropathic Pain - What It Is and Why It Defies Description
Neuropathic Pain, how to describe it. What is the standard terminology, the taxonomy? Pain must be described accurately according to a profile in order to execute a proper diagnosis. If not, the patient will suffer due to late diagnosis.
pain • nociceptor • pain clinic • noxious tissue-damaging stimuli
Neuropathic Pain, how to describe it. What is the standard terminology, the taxonomy? Pain must be described accurately according to a profile in order to execute a proper diagnosis. If not, the patient will suffer due to late diagnosis.
pain • nociceptor • pain clinic • noxious tissue-damaging stimuli
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