How to Prevent a Stroke
Making lifestyle changes now can help you as you age.
Health, Neurology
Category: Neurology
How Do Monoclonal Antibodies Treat Alzheimer’s Disease?
These treatments are the first to modify progression of the disease.
Alzheimer's
Understanding Lewy Body Dementia
Hallucinations are a defining feature of this dementia.
Dementia, Neurology
Finding the Right Doctor for a Nerve Tumor
Many patients are referred to the wrong specialty for this issue.
Neurology, Neurosurgery, Patient Stories
When Medications Don’t Help: Surgery for Epilepsy
Mom of two underwent lengthy work-up before targeted brain surgery.
Epilepsy, Neurology, Patient Stories
A Life-Changing Brain Surgery After Decades of Misdiagnosis
Susan Paeplow’s episodes of anxiety were actually seizures.
Epilepsy, Neurology, Neurosurgery
Deep Brain Stimulation Stops a Child’s Round-the-Clock Seizures
Bohao Huon was the first child to receive this treatment at UNC.
Epilepsy, Patient Stories
Fewer Seizures, More Trucks: Treating James’s Batten Disease
Treatment for this rare disorder is available at UNC Health.
Neurology, Patient Stories
What We Know—and Don’t—About the Causes of Autism
Genetics may play the biggest role.
Autism, Children's Health, Neurology
What’s the Connection Between Sleep and Epilepsy?
Good sleep habits are especially important to prevent seizures.
Neurology, Sleep
How to Recognize Delirium
Delirium can cause brain damage and older adults are most at risk.
Dementia, Geriatrics, Neurology
What is Ataxia?
Damage to the cerebellum affects your ability to control movement.
Nervous System, Neurology