Treating Transverse myelitis, a Rare Spinal Cord Disease
Transverse myelitis causes disability and pain, but recovery can be possible with early treatment.
Category: Brain Health
Diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease? Here’s What to Do Next
During a scary time, educating yourself and connecting with others can help.
Treatment Helps 2 Extraordinary Students Pursue Dreams of Helping O...
Their experiences with spinal muscular atrophy inspired their career paths.
Understanding Small Fiber Neuropathy
A burning sensation in your toes can be a sign of an underlying health condition.
Time Is Brain: Seconds Matter After a Stroke
If you spot stroke symptoms, call 911 immediately. Here’s why.
The Effects of Smartphone Usage on the Brain
Here’s what researchers know about how smartphones affect your mind.
Multiple Sclerosis Won’t Keep Him Off the Road
Victor Texeira rides his bike 30 miles per day, five days a week. This is quite an athletic feat for anyone, but it is especially impressive given that he has multiple sclerosis (MS).
Baby’s Hydrocephalus Relieved by Specialized Surgery
A procedure that began in Africa is now helping children in North Carolina.
Babies, Brain Health, Children's Health, Health, Pediatric Medicine, Surgery, UNC Children's, UNC Stories
FDA Approves Groundbreaking Rescue Treatment for Cluster Seizures
The nasal spray is the first medication approved in more than 20 years to treat this symptom of epilepsy.
Treatment Brings Hope to Children Facing Spinal Muscular Atrophy, a...
Neurologists can treat spinal muscular atrophy with a new and powerful drug.
Children's Health, Neurology, Pediatric Medicine, UNC Stories
One Couple’s Journey with Primary Progressive Aphasia
This neurocognitive disorder that interferes with language abilities has changed the lives of Russell Flowers and his wife, Mary Jo.