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Multiple Sclerosis
Multiple Sclerosis
Could Smoking Accelerate the Progression of MS?
09/17/2015
A recent study examined what effects continuing to smoke after receiving a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis has on the disease's progression.
09/17/2015
dizziness
dizziness
New Method Shows Promise for Treating Motion Sickness
09/10/2015
A team led by researchers is working on a treatment they say has potential to offer benefits on par with the best motion sickness treatments available.
09/10/2015
Multiple Sclerosis
Multiple Sclerosis
MS Linked to Vitamin D Deficiency
09/03/2015
A new study examined whether people with a vitamin D deficiency may be more susceptible to developing multiple sclerosis.
09/03/2015
FAQ
physician holding elderly patient's hand
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions About Agitation in Alzheimer Disease From Caregivers and Clinicians
08/22/2015
Miranda Manier, BA
Agitation is one of the most challenging symptoms of Alzheimer disease—for both clinicians and caregivers. This FAQ answers the most common questions about recognizing, managing, and treating agitation,...
08/22/2015
insomnia
insomnia
Study: Lower Dose of Insomnia Medication More Effective
08/06/2015
A recent study compared the efficacy of various dosing strategies in adults with chronic insomnia.
08/06/2015
Neurology
Neurology
Sleeping Disorder May Double Risk of Heart Attack
06/15/2015
Results of a new study reveal the impact of poor sleep habits on the risk of heart attack and stroke.
06/15/2015
Neurological Disorders and Diseases
Neurological Disorders and Diseases
Could Type 2 Diabetes Protect Against ALS?
06/02/2015
Investigators recently evaluated the association between diabetes and obesity and the risk of developing amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
06/02/2015
Parkinson Disease
Parkinson Disease
Are Depressed Patients at Greater Risk for Parkinson’s Disease?
05/26/2015
Results of a recent study shed light on the long-term risk of Parkinson disease in patients with depression.
05/26/2015
Multiple Sclerosis
Multiple Sclerosis
FDA Roundup: New Options for Presbyopia, MS
04/22/2015
The FDA has approved new options for the treatment of presbyopia and multiple sclerosis, and issued a recall after an outbreak of listeria.
04/22/2015
Seizure
Seizure
Could Marijuana Benefit Patients with Epilepsy?
04/15/2015
Researchers evaluated 213 patients with severe epilepsy to determine the impact of cannabidiol, a marijuana extract, on seizure manifestations.
04/15/2015