Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) involves neurological symptoms arising from brain network changes rather than structural damage, often described as a “software” issue rather than a “hardware” problem. Symptoms…
Pompe disease is a progressive, life-threatening genetic neuromuscular disorder. Late-onset Pompe disease (LOPD), affecting individuals over one year old, leads to trunk and proximal muscle weakness, often impacting…
Michael Chez, MD, Director of Pediatric Neurology at Sutter Health, discusses the association between inflammatory conditions in mothers and autism in their children. Dr. Chez further assesses the potential for anti-inflammatory…
Michael Chez, MD, Director of Pediatric Neurology at Sutter Health, evaluates the role that the immune system and inflammation play in autism. Dr. Chez evaluates evidence from different studies, including elevated…
When it comes to understanding autism, the picture is far from complete. Michael Chez, MD, Director of Pediatric Neurology at the Sutter Health, helps demystify current trends related to…
Ian H. Robertson, PhD, Chair in Psychology at Trinity College Dublin and author of The Winner Effect, wants to teach you how to be a winner. Robertson discusses 4 easy ways…
Ian H. Robertson, PhD, Chair in Psychology at Trinity College Dublin and author of The Winner Effect, discusses the biochemistry and neuroscience behind money. Robertson points out how receiving money can activate parts…
Ian H. Robertson, PhD, Chair in Psychology at Trinity College Dublin and author of The Winner Effect, wants to teach you how to be a winner. “The Winner Effect” is a…
Almost 15 percent of the general population is affected by migraine headaches. Previous research has shown that patients experiencing migraines had a higher risk of developing small lesions…
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Two independent studies have shown that long-term outcomes are better with radiotherapy and chemotherapy rather than radiotherapy alone in patients with anaplastic oligodendrogliomas…
Ajay Verma, MD, PhD, VP, Neurodegeneration & Translational Neurology, Biogen Idec, talks about the importance of understanding programmed cell death in treating neurodegenerative disease. Filmed at FutureMed, in…
[CLIN] – Consider low-dose ACTH for infantile spasms: new guideline NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Low-dose adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) should be considered for treating infantile spasms, according to…
