Category: Neurology

Therapist listening to patient talk

April 25, 2022

Cognitive Distortions Make Life Harder—Here’s How to Stay in Reality

Unhelpful thought patterns are common and burdensome but can be changed.

Mental Health, Neurocognitive Disorders

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UNC Health patient Angie with her husband James

April 1, 2022

After Years of Mysterious Symptoms, a Life-Changing Diagnosis

Pituitary tumors are rare, and symptoms can mimic other conditions.

Neurosurgery, Patient Stories

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Mother embracing young daughter in bedroom before leaving for school

December 20, 2021

Tics Are Uncontrollable—and Completely Normal

No treatment is necessary unless the child is bothered or becomes a target of teasing.

Children's Health, Neurology

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Young woman going to the doctor with leg pain

November 2, 2021

Treating Transverse myelitis, a Rare Spinal Cord Disease

Transverse myelitis causes disability and pain, but recovery can be possible with early treatment.

Neurology, Research

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Senior couple embracing in front of home

October 28, 2021

Diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease? Here’s What to Do Next

During a scary time, educating yourself and connecting with others can help.

Alzheimer's

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Headshot of Eleanor, UNC Children's patient

July 29, 2021

Treatment Helps 2 Extraordinary Students Pursue Dreams of Helping O...

Their experiences with spinal muscular atrophy inspired their career paths.

Children's Health, Genetics, Neurology

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Illustration of a person receiving a medication via nasal spray

June 24, 2019

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.

Brain Health, Research

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UNC patient Kirra Lee

March 20, 2019

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, Genetics, Neurology

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UNC Neurology patient Russ Flowers and his wife Mary Jo

December 17, 2018

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.

Neurocognitive Disorders

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Senior woman looking pensively out window

August 17, 2018

How Diabetes Might Increase Your Risk of Dementia

There is a link, but research is inconclusive as to why. Here are some theories.

Dementia, Diabetes

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graphic of silhouettes talking to each other

July 23, 2018

Want to Stay Sharp? Maintain Your Social Brain

Spending time with others can help protect brain health.

Brain Health, Mental Health, Relationships

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photo of backs of old couple as they walk in the park

June 26, 2018

Lesser-Known Dementias and the Difficulty of Diagnosing Them

A Q&A with Woody Durham’s neurologist.

Alzheimer's, Neurocognitive Disorders, Older Adult Health

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