Brain inflammation may play an important role in the development of autism.

A new study shows that Alzheimer's disease may be slowed down by regular exercise.

Multiple sclerosis remains one of the many diseases for which there is no known cure even though it affects well over 2 million people worldwide. It is a disease of the central nervous system and while it can be fatal in some cases it is more likely to cause increasing levels of disability in most p

A ten-year study shows no link between childhood stimulant use for ADHD and later substance abuse.

MDMA, commonly known as 'ecstasy', releases serotonin and norepinephrine. What effect does it have on different aspects of empathy and social behavior?

French researchers report slower mental decline in Alzheimer's patients who were taking drugs for cholesterol problems.

The diagnosis of conversion disorder relies on the expertise of a neurologist to eliminate an organic cause. Is the absence of pronator drift a reliable sign for hysterical upper limb paresis?

This study investigated the sensitivity of neuropsychological tests frequently used to evaluate mild cognitive impairment in patients with prodromal Alzheimer's disease. Which can be recommended?

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In this video blog, Kapil D. Sethi, MD, discusses the limitations of levodopa therapy in controlling symptoms of Parkinson's disease.

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Which patients with dystonia will benefit from deep brain stimulation? This analysis aimed to determine which types of patients have a good likelihood of favorable outcome.

The American Academy of Neurology recommends the following guidelines for returning to play after a concussion sustained during a sporting event. The guidelines assume that the player has been evaluated by a doctor both right after the injury and again before returning to play. They are not ...

The co-occurrence of epilepsy and multiple sclerosis is not well understood, but it suggests that clinicians need to be alert to this possibility in patients with either condition.

People taking the low-dose omega-3 supplements had fewer monthly seizures, but more research is needed

The possible teratogenesis of newer antiepileptic drugs is assessed with this large cohort study.

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Multiple Sclerosis--both sides are living with it. Both sides have a different perspective of it. For a non-MSer (family, friend... ) it is very difficult if not impossible to understand MS in the same way as the MSer because they walk in separate shoes. This is an extremely frustrating dilemma. Peo