Treating Transverse myelitis, a Rare Spinal Cord Disease
Transverse myelitis causes disability and pain, but recovery can be possible with early treatment.
Category: Neurology
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.
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).
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.
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.
How Diabetes Might Increase Your Risk of Dementia
There is a link, but research is inconclusive as to why. Here are some theories.
Want to Stay Sharp? Maintain Your Social Brain
Spending time with others can help protect brain health.
Lesser-Known Dementias and the Difficulty of Diagnosing Them
A Q&A with Woody Durham’s neurologist.
Spotting Concussions in Babies and Toddlers
How to know if a bump on the head is serious or just needs a kiss to make it better.
Your Brain, on Electricity
Weak streams of electricity directed into the brain could help conditions such as depression, schizophrenia and chronic pain.