Neurobiological Underpinnings of Shame and Guilt
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.
Ask the Experts - Should a Patient With an Olfactory Aura and...
Does an individual with an epileptogenic EEG and only an olfactory aura but without clinical seizure activity require anticonvulsant therapy?
Mother's Birthplace May Affect Autism Risk in Kids
Some foreign-born mothers now in U.S. are more likely to have children with the disorder, study finds
CSF Leakage in the Setting of Pituitary Adenomas
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?
How to Live With a Tethered Spinal Cord
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
ADHD Therapies
Find WebMD's comprehensive coverage of ADHD therapies including medical reference, news, pictures, videos, and more.
How to Diagnose PHN
PHN stands for for post herpetic neuralgia. The pharmaceutical company, Novartis, explains that the condition is characterized by lingering nerve pain after an outbreak of shingles or the varicella zoster virus. The pain may last months or even years. Risk factors for the development of PHN inclu
Cerebral Perfusion Imaging in Vasospasm
The authors provide a general overview of the currently available perfusion imaging techniques and their application in patients with post-subarachnoid hemorrhage vasospasm.
Polyglucosan Body Disease, Adult
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Special Cocoa Drink May Improve Age-Related Memory Loss
Findings don't apply to regular chocolate or hot cocoa, however
Recognition and Treatment of Neurologic Wilson's Disease
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.
Alzheimers News Page
Find timely health and medical news on Alzheimer’s Disease at WebMD.
Video Game 'Addiction' More Likely With Autism, ADHD
Study cites poor peer relationships as one reason these kids embrace gaming
Long-Term Effects of Having a Sympathectomy
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
Ultra-High-Field MR Imaging in Multiple Sclerosis
What are the advantages of ulta-high-field MRI over conventional MRI in assessing patients with MS? This review examines the technical challenges and potential benefits of this new technology.
A Vaccine for Alzheimer's?
After the widely publicized failure of a potential vaccine for Alzheimer's disease in 2002, new hope may be on the horizon.
Neuroimaging in Dementia
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.
What I've Learned About Infectious Diseases
This article answers several challenging questions about the diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases.
Surgical Management of Meningoencephaloceles and CSF Leaks
Tegmen defects may predispose to the development of meningoencephaloceles and spontaneous CSF leaks, potentially leading to meningitis. The authors describe their surgical approach in these cases.
Cognitive Change in Prodromal Alzheimer's Disease
This study investigated the sensitivity of neuropsychological tests frequently used to evaluate mild cognitive impairment in patients with prodromal Alzheimer's disease. Which can be recommended?