Do shame and guilt share neural networks? This fMRI study looked at emotion-specific differences in functional brain activity using shame- and guilt-related stimuli.

Does an individual with an epileptogenic EEG and only an olfactory aura but without clinical seizure activity require anticonvulsant therapy?

WebMD helps you sort through mental health counseling and support options if you or a loved one has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease.

Some foreign-born mothers now in U.S. are more likely to have children with the disorder, study finds

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Spontaneous CSF rhinorrhea may occur in patients with pituitary adenoma. What clinical factors are most commonly associated with this issue, and how it is best managed?

It was five in the morning and thankfully I had received lots of rest on the weekend. A message flashed on my computer screen and I learned that my sister had been airlifted to ICU in Regina. Within minutes my bags were packed and I was on my way for the four and a half hour drive.

Tethered spinal cord syndrome is a genetic condition that causes progressive neurological decay. It is a complication of spina bifida. The first symptoms appear during childhood, but it often goes undiagnosed until adulthood, when the symptoms of progressive neural damage become too severe to overlo

An experimental antidepressant drug called rolipram may offset some effects of Alzheimer's disease.

Find WebMD's comprehensive coverage of ADHD therapies including medical reference, news, pictures, videos, and more.

This review summarizes the currently available treatment strategies for addressing the complex symptoms of advanced Parkinson's disease.

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Wilson's disease has a variable presentation and is often misdiagnosed, potentially leading to severe hepatic and neurologic consequences. But when correctly diagnosed, its easily treatable.

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Study cites poor peer relationships as one reason these kids embrace gaming

Sympathectomy, the cutting of nerves that control sweating, can have both positive and negative long-term effects. Patients must balance potential side effects, such as compensatory sweating and Horner's syndrome, against the procedure's success in curing hyperhidrosis, which the Mayo Clinic describ

After the widely publicized failure of a potential vaccine for Alzheimer's disease in 2002, new hope may be on the horizon.

This comprehensive review examines the tools available to the neuroradiologist for evaluating patients with cognitive impairment or dementia, as well as the implications of radiologic findings.

This article answers several challenging questions about the diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases.