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Neurologist blog 2008
Recent updates are summarized here including new neurology slideshow presentations, video lectures, answered questions and recent neurology research publications with fulltext access.
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Jul 18, 2008, Latest neurology publications :- Hot off the press. Access to full articles.
Latest neurology publications from core neurology journals are posted here
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Jul 15, 2008, Benign fasciculation syndrome
Benign fasciculation syndrome is NOT dangerous but may provoke fear regarding the possibility of ALS
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Jul 15, 2008, Scared its ALS
Scared its ALS:- I have muscle twitches all over my body and I'm scared it is the beginning of ALS.
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Jul 15, 2008, Hand numbness
Hand numbness may occur from anything which disturbs the sensory pathway from the receptors in the skin until the final point of perception in the brain
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Jul 15, 2008, Migraine auras
Migraine auras are usually visual distortions occurring before the headache kicks in
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Jul 1, 2008, Neuromyelitis optica research
Neuromyelitis optica research, Devic's disease research
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Jun 8, 2008, Bullet in the brain
Is it possible that a bullet in the brain would be missed on a CAT scan?
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Jun 6, 2008, Rolandic Epilepsy
Rolandic epilepsy refers to focal seizures originating in the area sometimes known as the perirolandic cortex (the area around the rolandic fissure).
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Jun 5, 2008, Anxiety neurology
Anxiety neurology. Many neurological symptoms may be produced or worsened by anxiety such as insomnia,tremor,tics,headache and sensory symptoms
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May 23, 2008, Headache
Headache sometimes signifies a structural problem within the head or brain, much more commonly
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May 19, 2008, Progressive dementia
Progressive dementia may be due to a variety of causes (toxic, metabolic, vascular, genetic, infectious, neoplastic (cancerous), degenerative, inflammatory)
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May 19, 2008, Frontal syndrome (case report)
Frontal syndrome and midbrain lesion case report (CPC)
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May 15, 2008, Lumbar puncture
Lumbar puncture or LP (also known as spinal tap) is important in the diagnosis of infections and certain inflammatory diseases (eg, multiple sclerosis, Guillain-Barre syndrome, vasculitis).
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May 13, 2008, Latest Forum Threads
Muscular fasciculations and fatigue : Post a new question Neurology study resourcesTriptans : Neurology study resourcesNeurologist?....start here!
Getting accepted as an expert : Neurologist?....start here!Active discussions and adviceFinding your question etcUsing our google search facility : Finding your question etcMultiple Sclerosis (MS) and related conditionsCould there be a link between MS and Tuberous Sclerosis? : Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and related conditionsCan't stop sweating! Autonomic Neuropathy?
Autonomic Neuropathy : Can't stop sweating! Autonomic Neuropathy?Autonomic Neuropathy : Can't stop sweating! Autonomic Neuropathy? - Page 3Experiencing strange smells
InformationHow contagious is viral meningitis?
InformationStrange shaking sensationStrange shaking sensation : Strange shaking sensationHelp my headachesSevere teeth, gum and jaw pain (non-dental) : Help my headachesHand numbnessInformationSleep problemsExcessive Daytime Sleepiness/RLS/Idiopathic Hypersomnia : Sleep problemsVertigo and dizzinessGoing on 8 months of constant problems : Vertigo and dizzinessAccused of drug-seeking / abuseInformation
Memory / concentration problemsshort term memory loss : Memory / concentration problems
Epilepsy forum
InformationSpinal cord issuesSpinal column disc problem? Maybe somthing else : Spinal cord issuesTrauma (physical / electrocution)
Brain tumors and massesFrontal lobe cyst causing preassure?? Is mass effect bad ? : Brain tumors and massesStrokes (including brain hemorrhages)Hypertensive Cerebellar Hemorrhage : Strokes (including brain hemorrhages)Strange sensationspossible neurological problem : Strange sensations
May 13, 2008, Latest Forum Threads
General information & SupportHow our forum works
- Welcome to Ask The Neurologist Advice Forum : How our forum works
- Archived questions and discussions : How our forum works
- How does our advice forum work? : How our forum works
- RRMS versus SPMS : Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and related conditions
May 12, 2008, Study neurology,Neurology-Education resources for Students of Neurology
Study neurology, Neurology-Education resources for Students of Neurology
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May 8, 2008, MS and Stroke?
MS and stroke...can they occur together? This neurology case report deals with the ways these 2 conditions may be connected.
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May 1, 2008, movement disorders lecture
movement disorders lecture:- Neurology lecture on movement disorders
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May 1, 2008, The Sensory System
The sensory system is the part of the nervous system that detects ,transfers and processes stimuli from the environment
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Apr 22, 2008, Latest Forum Threads
Muscular fasciculations and fatigue : Post a new question - Neurology study resources
- Triptans : Neurology study resources
- Neurologist?....start here!
- Getting accepted as an expert : Neurologist?....start here!
- Active discussions and advice
- Finding your question etc
- Using our google search facility : Finding your question etc
- Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and related conditions
- Could there be a link between MS and Tuberous Sclerosis? : Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and related conditions
- Can't stop sweating! Autonomic Neuropathy?
- Autonomic Neuropathy : Can't stop sweating! Autonomic Neuropathy?
- Autonomic Neuropathy : Can't stop sweating! Autonomic Neuropathy? - Page 3
- Experiencing strange smells
- Information
- How contagious is viral meningitis?
- Information
- Strange shaking sensation
- Strange shaking sensation : Strange shaking sensation
- Help my headaches
- Severe teeth, gum and jaw pain (non-dental) : Help my headaches
- Hand numbness
- Information
- Sleep problems
- Excessive Daytime Sleepiness/RLS/Idiopathic Hypersomnia : Sleep problems
- Vertigo and dizziness
- Going on 8 months of constant problems : Vertigo and dizziness
- Accused of drug-seeking / abuse
- Information
- Memory / concentration problems
- short term memory loss : Memory / concentration problems
- Epilepsy forum
- Information
- Spinal cord issues
- Spinal column disc problem? Maybe somthing else : Spinal cord issues
- Trauma (physical / electrocution)
- Brain tumors and masses
- Frontal lobe cyst causing preassure?? Is mass effect bad ? : Brain tumors and masses
- Strokes (including brain hemorrhages)
- Hypertensive Cerebellar Hemorrhage : Strokes (including brain hemorrhages)
- Strange sensations
- possible neurological problem : Strange sensations
Apr 10, 2008, Cerebral palsy lecture
Cerebral palsy occurs from birth and describes the condtion of brain damage which usually affects the motor functioning (and sometimes other functions) of the individual
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Apr 10, 2008, narcolepsy
narcolepsy is a sleep disorder characterized by constant sleepiness and other features known as cataplexy,sleep paralysis, and hallucinations around the time of falling asleep and waking-up
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Apr 10, 2008, Brainstem examination
Brainstem examination, Clinical Evaluation of the Brainstem and Cerebellum
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Apr 10, 2008, Vertigo cures:- self- treatment videos
Vertigo cures , the choice depends on the cause of the symptom. If the cause is BPPV then there are some effective self-help methods that patients can try as shown in this video
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Apr 10, 2008, Adult ADHD
Adult ADHD. Attention deficit disorder with or without hyperactivity does not go away as you grow-up but adults may learn to compensate for it and may even benefit from this so-called "disorder".
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Apr 1, 2008, Diagnosing headache type :- Diagnosis program being beta tested
Diagnosing headache type is done by applying accepted diagnostic criteria regarding the clinical features of the headache
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Apr 1, 2008, Carpal tunnel
Carpal tunnel syndrome is caused by compression of a branch of the median nerve as it passes through the carpal tunnel
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Mar 24, 2008, Migraine therapy
Migraine therapy. The latest research regarding migraine therapy is shown here with daily updates
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Mar 23, 2008, Oculomotor palsy :- Video clips and latest research
Oculomotor palsy results in double vision, asymmetric pupils and a droopy eyelid in its full form
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Mar 17, 2008, Psychology of happiness. Video lecture presentation
Psychology of happiness:- A video lecture by Dan Gilbert:- Entertaining, intelligent and informative!
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Mar 17, 2008, Face weakness causes. A free diagnostic program
Face weakness causes. The diagnostic program is followed by selected articles relating to face weakness causes
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Mar 14, 2008, Primitive reflexes:- reflexes that are normal in infants but not in adults
Primitive reflexes:- reflexes that are normal in infants but not in adults when their re-appearance suggests neurological disease. Video clips show a palmomental reflex being tested.
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Mar 13, 2008, Ask the Neurologist .Com: Advice from accredited Neurologists only. Fast, professional, smart
Ask The Neurologist about your neurological symptoms. Pro's can get teaching and study resources on Neurology Neuroscience. Ask the Neurologist only uses board-certifiedNeurologists. Fast & smart. Jargon explained.
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Mar 13, 2008, Drug addiction Neurology
Drug addiction Neurology:- Selected video lectures / documentaries relating to drug addiction neurology are followed by extracts of neuroscience research papers with links to the full articles
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Mar 13, 2008, CVA lecture
CVA lecture. A neurology lecture about CVA's (strokes) how they are diagnosed, treated and prevented. Written by a neurologist with expertise in vascular neurology
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Mar 13, 2008, Neurology and Gout
Neurology and Gout:- Neurological problems in gout sufferers may be a direct result of the disease or related to drug side effects
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Mar 13, 2008, Neurological weakness
Neurological weakness:- The neurological causes of weakness. Muscle weakness may be due to a problem in any part of the nervous system including muscles the brain and everything in-between
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Mar 3, 2008, Myasthenia gravis and GBS Guillan Barre syndrome explained.
Ask the Neurologist:- Myasthenia gravis and GBS (Guillan Barre Syndrome or AIDP) lecture
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Feb 28, 2008, Lupus neurology
Lupus neurology. Here we deal with all the neurological manifestations of lupus including epilepsy, headache,myelitis neuropathy and psychiatric problems
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Feb 26, 2008, Tingling tongue
Tingling tongue:- Could it be a stroke?
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Feb 22, 2008, Treatment with IVIG
Treatment with IVIG. The role of IVIG (intravenous immunoglobulin) in neurological disease.
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Feb 15, 2008, Risks of lumbar puncture
What are the risks of lumbar puncture?
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Feb 13, 2008, Bells palsy treatment
Bells palsy treatment:- here we present an important recent research article from a prominent journal relating to bell's palsy treatment
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Feb 12, 2008, Recent ALS publications
Recent ALS publications are scanned daily from the major neurology journals and updated here
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Feb 12, 2008, Brain MRI and CP
Brain MRI and CP:- The latest research.
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Feb 11, 2008, Is ritalin addictive ?
Is ritalin addictive? The latest scientific evidence
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Feb 9, 2008, Insomnia cures
Insomnia cures
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Feb 7, 2008, Migraine in women
Migraine in women. Migraine may be affected by hormonal changes as occur during the menstrual cycle, pregnancy, breastfeeding and use of hormonal contraceptives
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Feb 5, 2008, seizures sleep apnea
seizures sleep apnea:-seizures and sleep apnea:- are they linked?
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Feb 4, 2008, treat-oculomotor-palsy
treat-oculomotor-palsy
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