Neurology / Neuroscience

A guide to recrudescence of stroke symptoms
Recrudescence of stroke symptoms is when symptoms experienced after a stroke return or reappear. Learn more.
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Non-arteritic ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION): What to know
NAION is an eye condition that causes sudden-onset, painless vision loss in one eye. Learn more.
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Peripheral neuropathy and COVID vaccine: What is the connection?
Rarely, the COVID vaccine may lead to neuropathy symptoms. Learn more about the connection here.
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What genetic factors influence neuropathy?
Is it possible for a person to inherit neuropathy from a parent? Read on to learn more about the genetic factors that can lead to developing…
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What to know about pituitary adenoma treatments
Standard treatment options for pituitary adenoma may include surgery, radiation therapy, and medications. Learn more.
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What happens during the subacute phase of stroke?
The subacute stroke phase refers to a key post-stroke period when major improvements in function and ability can take place.
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Laryngeal sensory neuropathy: All you need to know
Laryngeal sensory neuropathy is a condition affecting the larynx and throat. It can cause symptoms such as a chronic cough and voice hoarseness. Learn…
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Is neuropathy a disability? What to know
Neuropathy can be classed as a disability if a person meets specific criteria, set by the Social Security Administration (SSA). Learn more here.
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How to get involved in Stroke Awareness Month
May is Stroke Awareness Month. It raises awareness of stroke risk factors and symptoms. Help by using the #StrokeMonth hashtag, creating fundraisers…
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What to know about morning akinesia
What does the term morning akinesia mean? Read on to learn more about this potential complication that can occur in the mornings.
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What is phantom pain? What to know
Phantom pain causes a person to feel pain in body parts that are no longer present. Learn what phantom pain is and what it feels like.
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Primary lateral sclerosis (PLS) vs. amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS): What to know
What are the differences and similarities between PLS and ALS? Read on to learn more about both of these motor neuron diseases.
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What to know about CT scans for seizures
Computed tomography (CT) scans are a type of X-ray that can identify brain changes that can cause seizures. Learn more about the procedure here.
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What are the differences between hemiballismus and chorea?
What is the difference between hemiballismus and chorea? Read on to learn more about these movement disorders, including their causes, symptoms, and…
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What is stocking glove neuropathy?
Stocking glove neuropathy refers to numbness, weakness, or sensory changes in the hands and feet. Learn more.
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What causes peroneal nerve pain?
Peroneal nerve pain may occur from damage to the peroneal nerve in the leg. People can experience tingling, numbness, weakness, or a change in how…
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What causes sensory neuropathic cough, and how can a person treat it?
Sensory neuropathic cough is a type of chronic cough. Learn more about its symptoms and treatment options here.
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Abilify side effects: What you should know
Abilify is a prescription drug used to treat certain mental health conditions and more. Learn about the common, mild, and serious side effects it can…
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Cranial neuropathy: What to know
Cranial neuropathy occurs when there is damage to the cranial nerves in the brain or brain stem. Learn more here.
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Wernicke's aphasia: Causes, symptoms, and treatment
What is Wernicke's aphasia? Read on to learn more about this condition, including its potential causes, symptoms, and treatment options.
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Can sciatica cause knee pain?
People use the term sciatica to refer to pain caused by irritation of the sciatic nerve, which runs from the lower back to below the knee. Learn more…
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Primary lateral sclerosis: What to know
Primary lateral sclerosis is a rare condition that causes upper motor neurons, which control movement, to degenerate over time. Learn more.
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What to know about sciatic neuropathy
Sciatic neuropathy refers to nerve damage to the sciatic nerve. Learn more about its symptoms, causes, and treatment options here.
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Can physical therapy help treat neuropathy?
Physical therapy may help ease the intensity of neuropathy symptoms. Learn more here.
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Potential causes of a ruptured cerebral aneurysm
What may potentially cause a cerebral aneurysm to rupture? Read on to learn more about possible causes, risk factors, symptoms, and treatments.
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What is cholinergic urticaria and how is it treated?
Learn about cholinergic urticaria, a rash that can appear when the body gets warm and sweats. We look at symptoms, treatment, diagnosis, and…
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Everything you need to know about post-pump chorea
Post-pump chorea (PPC) is a complication of major heart surgery and usually occurs in children. It causes involuntary and uncontrollable movements.
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Ingrezza dosage
Ingrezza is used to treat tardive dyskinesia in adults. Learn about its recommended dosages, how to take the drug, and more.
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How long will a stroke show up on an MRI?
MRI and CT scans can show evidence of a previous stroke for years after it happens. Learn how long a stroke will show up on an MRI here.
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What are the signs of alcohol use disorder?
A person with alcohol use disorder may have trouble stopping drinking or drink more than intended. Learn more about other signs.
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Is it possible to die from peripheral neuropathy?
Peripheral neuropathy is rarely fatal. However, complications can affect a person's life expectancy. Learn more here.
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What is the prognosis for epilepsy?
Although there is currently no cure for epilepsy, treatments can help many people manage it. Read about the outlook and factors affecting it here.
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Can a pinched nerve cause chest pain?
Pinched nerves can cause chest pain if they are located in the upper back. Learn more about symptoms and other causes of chest pain here.
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What to know about stroke vs. seizure
Strokes and seizures both affect the brain and have symptoms that overlap. Read about causes, symptoms, treatment, prevention, and more here.
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Does epilepsy cause memory loss?
People with epilepsy may experience memory problems due to seizures, medication, temporal lobe damage, and poor mental health. Read about the…
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What are the signs of Bell's palsy recovery?
Most people with Bell’s palsy begin to recover within a few weeks. Read about recovery stages, signs, duration, and more here.
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Ocular migraine and COVID-19: What to know
Ocular migraine and COVID-19 may have a relationship, as some people with the disease experience migraine-like headaches. Learn more.
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What tests can diagnose spinal muscular atrophy?
Doctors can test for the gene that causes spinal muscular atrophy before or during pregnancy, or in babies after birth. Learn more here.
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Motility disorders and their treatments
A motility disorder is a condition that interferes with the passage of food and waste through the digestive tract. Learn more here.
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Is spinal muscular atrophy the same as spina bifida?
The differences between spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) and spina bifida include SMA becoming progressively worse and doctors being able to treat spina…
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Neurology / Neuroscience

A guide to recrudescence of stroke symptoms

Non-arteritic ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION): What to know

Peripheral neuropathy and COVID vaccine: What is the connection?

What genetic factors influence neuropathy?

What to know about pituitary adenoma treatments

What happens during the subacute phase of stroke?

Laryngeal sensory neuropathy: All you need to know

Is neuropathy a disability? What to know

How to get involved in Stroke Awareness Month

What to know about morning akinesia

What is phantom pain? What to know

Primary lateral sclerosis (PLS) vs. amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS): What to know

What to know about CT scans for seizures

What are the differences between hemiballismus and chorea?

What is stocking glove neuropathy?

What causes peroneal nerve pain?

What causes sensory neuropathic cough, and how can a person treat it?

Abilify side effects: What you should know

Cranial neuropathy: What to know

Wernicke's aphasia: Causes, symptoms, and treatment

Can sciatica cause knee pain?

Primary lateral sclerosis: What to know

What to know about sciatic neuropathy

Can physical therapy help treat neuropathy?

Potential causes of a ruptured cerebral aneurysm

What is cholinergic urticaria and how is it treated?

Everything you need to know about post-pump chorea

Ingrezza dosage

How long will a stroke show up on an MRI?

What are the signs of alcohol use disorder?

Is it possible to die from peripheral neuropathy?

What is the prognosis for epilepsy?

Can a pinched nerve cause chest pain?

What to know about stroke vs. seizure

Does epilepsy cause memory loss?

What are the signs of Bell's palsy recovery?

Ocular migraine and COVID-19: What to know

What tests can diagnose spinal muscular atrophy?

Motility disorders and their treatments

Is spinal muscular atrophy the same as spina bifida?