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Israeli scientists have developed a device that allows severely disabled people to sniff to precisely control objects such as wheelchairs and personal digital assistants, a new study says.

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A study funded by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) may have found a common pathway to explain the similarities between two childhood conditions -- attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS

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Cryptococcal meningitis is a rare fungal form of meningitis most common in people with compromised immune systems. The symptoms closely resemble those of bacterial or viral meningitis and, if not treated promptly, the condition can be fatal. Individuals who fall within the category of people particu

While there are definite federal guidelines for diagnosing and treating children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), the reality is that psychiatrists are often all over the map in their approaches to the common disorder.

Wilson's disease has a variable presentation and is often misdiagnosed, potentially leading to severe hepatic and neurologic consequences. But when correctly diagnosed, its easily treatable.

Potiga, a new epilepsy drug that works differently than others, is effective with controllable risks, an FDA advisory panel says. Full U.S. approval is expected.

Most patients don't need imaging for common headache, but the decision to image or not is not always clear-cut. What are the 'red flags' which indicate a need for a brain MRI?

According to the Abramson Cancer Center of the University of Pennsylvania, nerve damage occurs when internal nerves no longer transmit information to different areas of the body. The nerves cannot send messages to muscles; control body temperature, pressure and pain; or stabilize breathing, blood pr

A pinched nerve occurs when a nerve is compressed by a muscle, bone or other tissue. It can be caused by injury to the affected area, overuse of muscles, or sometimes pregnancy. In pregnancy, edema or tissue swelling is common, and this may cause pressure on the nerves and result in a pinched nerve.

A new study shows that patterns of cognitive skills, including being able to appreciate another person's thoughts and feelings and regulating behavior, vary among children with autism, and some may improve over time.

Patients who don't respond to drugs might benefit, but larger trials needed

Are the tumors the source of the edema that precedes cyst formation? Will resection of tumors or medical therapies that decrease vascular permeability result in the resolution of edema and cysts?

The epilepsy and migraine prevention drug Topamax has been linked to an increased risk for birth defects in babies born to epilepsy patients who took it during pregnancy, a small study shows.

Is natalizumab safe and effective for use in pediatric MS patients who have not responded to other therapies?

While the cause of multiple sclerosis or MS is still not known, recent advances in treatments and new understanding about the disease offer great hope for the near future, researchers say.

The authors present the currently available techniques for pre- and intraoperative brain mapping and monitoring in glioma surgery, allowing for greater extent of resection and improved survival.