Neurology / Neuroscience

  1. What to know about locked-in syndrome

    Locked-in syndrome is a rare neurological disorder. It causes total paralysis in all voluntary muscles, except the eyes. Learn about causes and…

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  2. What are the different types of chorea?

    There are two types of chorea. Learn more about these and the treatment options here.

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  3. What is chorea?

    Chorea is a type of movement disorder that causes a person to experience abrupt, spontaneous movements. Learn more here.

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  4. What is the relationship between ADHD and tics?

    What is the link between ADHD and tic disorders? Read on to learn more about the relationship between these conditions, including potential treatment…

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  5. Sudden worsening of dementia symptoms

    A sudden worsening of dementia symptoms can happen due to the disease itself, or due to another underlying cause, such as delirium.

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  7. Can hyperthyroidism cause numbness and tingling?

    Although very rare, hyperthyroidism may result in neuropathy, which can cause numbness and tingling. Learn more here.

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  8. When is the best time to take Lexapro to avoid insomnia?

    People experiencing insomnia may want to take Lexapro earlier in the day. This is to help reduce the concentration of the medication in the blood by…

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  9. What to know about echolalia and ADHD

    What is echolalia and what is its relation to ADHD? Read on to learn more about this communication issue, such as its symptoms, causes, and treatment…

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  10. What is the link between vertigo and alcohol?

    People who experience vertigo often limit alcohol their consumption, as it can worsen the symptoms. Learn more about the link here.

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  11. Does having dementia affect a person's life expectancy?

    Although treatments can help to alleviate the symptoms of dementia, the condition is progressive and eventually leads to death. Read more here.

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  12. Why is my sciatica not going away?

    Sciatica is a type of nerve pain that radiates down the back into the hip and leg. It often goes away in a few weeks, but it can be chronic.

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  13. What to know about mixing Strattera and alcohol

    Strattera is a medication that doctors prescribe to treat ADHD. People should not drink alcohol with the medication as it can result in harmful side…

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  14. What to know about alcoholic dementia

    Alcoholic dementia is a brain disorder that can occur in people with alcohol use disorder. Learn more.

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  15. What to know about Phelan-McDermid syndrome

    Phelan-McDermid syndrome is a rare genetic condition. Read on to learn about possible causes, symptoms, and life expectancy.

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  16. What to know about stiff person syndrome

    Stiff person syndrome (SPS) is a rare autoimmune neurological disorder. Symptoms include muscle spasms and rigidity. Learn more about the treatment…

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  18. Spinraza and cost

    Spinraza is a prescription drug used to treat spinal muscular atrophy in adults and children. Find out about cost, financial and insurance assistance…

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  19. Spinal stroke: Causes, treatment, and outcome

    Strokes in the spinal cord can cause pain in the back, long-term paralysis, and incontinence.Learn more about spinal cord strokes here.

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  20. Can a person with dementia work? Safety, accessibility, and more

    A person with dementia can still work, and an employer is legally required to make adjustments.

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  21. Dementia paranoia: Causes and how to respond

    Dementia paranoia can occur because of hallucinations, delusions, anxiety, or delirium. Learn more about the causes and how to manage it.

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  22. How long the aggressive stage of dementia lasts

    Aggression can occur at any stage of dementia. Not everyone experiences it. Learn more about when aggression begins and how to manage it.

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  23. Dementia after stroke: Symptoms and outlook

    Dementia after stroke is a common complication that occurs due to damage to the brain. Preventing future strokes may prolong a person's life.

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  24. Accutane and depression: What is the link?

    Accutane is a prescription medication that treats severe acne. Some may experience depression when taking or stopping Accutane. Learn more here.

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  25. What to know about myelomeningocele

    Myelomeningocele is the most severe form of spina bifida, where a sac that holds some parts of the spinal cord and nerves protrudes from a fetus's…

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  26. Can hyperthyroidism result in neuropathy?

    People with hyperthyroidism may also develop neuropathy and experience other neurological symptoms. Learn more here.

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  27. Understanding and treating MS tingling patterns

    People with multiple sclerosis may experience a tingling sensation, sometimes in the hands or feet. Learn why, and how to treat it, here.

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  29. How long does dementia last? Duration and life expectancy

    Dementia is a term describing the loss of various cognitive functions. The most common cause of dementia, Alzheimer's disease, can last up to 10 years.

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  30. What to know about primary progressive MS

    Primary progressive multiple sclerosis (PPMS) becomes gradually more severe. Learn more about the symptoms, causes, and treatment options here.

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  31. Multiple sclerosis diet: What to eat, lifestyle changes, and more

    Making dietary changes could improve symptoms of multiple sclerosis. Find out which foods to eat and avoid and which lifestyle changes can help.

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  32. Diabetes and UTIs: What is the link?

    People with diabetes may have a higher risk of urinary tract infections (UTIs), likely due to nerve damage or a weakened immune system. Learn more.

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  33. What to know about endorphins

    Endorphins are chemicals that the body naturally produces to cope with pain or stress. Low endorphins might negatively affect a person's health. Learn…

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  34. Nocturnal seizures: Everything you need to know

    Nocturnal seizures occur when a person is asleep. As well as typical seizure symptoms, they may increase the risk of other complications. Learn more…

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  35. MS brain lesions: Causes, symptoms, and pictures

    As multiple sclerosis (MS) progresses, lesions may form in the brain. Learn more about these lesions, including their detection and causes, here.

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  36. What to know about seizures and COVID-19

    Are people living with epilepsy at a higher risk of COVID-19 and possible complications? And should people with epilepsy get the COVID-19 vaccine…

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  37. Cerebellar stroke: What to know

    A cerebellar stroke occurs when the blood supply to a part of the brain called the cerebellum is interrupted. It is rare and may have life threatening…

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  38. Pseudobulbar affect: Symptoms and treatment

    Pseudobulbar affect (PBA) causes sudden, brief, and involuntary episodes of laughing or crying. It is a symptom of a neurological condition.

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  40. Expressive aphasia: Symptoms and treatment

    Expressive aphasia is when a person cannot speak in fluent sentences. It often occurs after a stroke or other brain injury. Learn more here.

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  41. Klippel-Feil syndrome: What to know

    Klippel-Feil syndrome is a relatively rare condition that causes bones in the neck to fuse together. It can have a range of effects.

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  42. What to know about optic neuritis and MS

    Multiple sclerosis (MS) can damage the optic nerve, causing optic neuritis. Here, we look at the causes, symptoms, treatment, and diagnosis of optic…

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  43. What to know about arachnoid cysts

    Arachnoid cysts are fluid-filled sacs that occur in the brain or spinal cord. Most cysts do not cause symptoms or require treatment.

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  44. Is there a link between COVID-19 and Bell's palsy?

    Learn here about the link between COVID-19 and Bell's palsy, a type of temporary facial paralysis or weakness that affects one side of a person's face.

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