Neurologist Blog

Nov 2, Benign fasciculation syndrome

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 17:33:58 GMT

Benign fasciculation syndrome is NOT dangerous but may provoke fear regarding the possibility of ALS

Nov 2, Adult ADHD

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 16:54:44 GMT

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".

Jul 28, Study neurology,Neurology-Education resources for Students of Neurology

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 11:00:51 GMT

Study neurology, Neurology-Education resources for Students of Neurology

Jul 28, Brainstem examination

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 10:59:31 GMT

Brainstem examination, Clinical Evaluation of the Brainstem and Cerebellum

Jul 28, Foot-drop

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 10:57:54 GMT

Foot-Drop case report. Patient-based-learning (PBL) Neurology Study program

Jul 20, narcolepsy

Wed, 20 Jul 2011 12:14:02 GMT

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

Jul 11, Vertigo cures:- self- treatment videos

Mon, 11 Jul 2011 20:30:15 GMT

Vertigo cures. Vertigo is a spinning dizzy sensation. Effective self-help methods that patients can try are shown in this video

Jul 11, Ask the Neurologist .Com: Advice from accredited Neurology specialists only. Fast, professional, smart

Mon, 11 Jul 2011 20:22:43 GMT

Ask The Neurologist about your symptoms. Specialists can get teaching and study resources. Our neurology forum only uses board-certified specialists. Fast & smart. Jargon explained.

Jul 10, parkinsons disease lecture

Sun, 10 Jul 2011 17:36:45 GMT

Parkinsons disease lecture. A lecture regarding this common neurodegenerative condition affecting movement

Jul 10, Lumbar puncture

Sun, 10 Jul 2011 16:42:00 GMT

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).

Jul 3, Lupus neurology

Sun, 03 Jul 2011 10:04:04 GMT

Lupus neurology. Here we deal with all the neurological manifestations of lupus including epilepsy, headache,myelitis neuropathy and psychiatric problems

Jul 3, Cluster headache research

Sun, 03 Jul 2011 09:57:20 GMT

Cluster headache research :- Recent cluster headache research publications are scanned daily from major neurology journals and updated here

Jun 23, Ritalin side effects

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 06:55:41 GMT

Ritalin side effects

Jun 12, Treat carpal tunnel syndrome

Sun, 12 Jun 2011 16:37:15 GMT

How to treat carpal tunnel syndrome :- the latest research articles

Jun 12, Stroke rehabilitation research

Sun, 12 Jun 2011 16:32:33 GMT

Stroke rehabilitation research

May 29, Marijuana and neurology

Sun, 29 May 2011 16:32:06 GMT

Marijuana and neurology:- Medical Marijuana and Neurology. The latest research, the latest evidence. Updated daily.

May 29, Bells palsy treatment

Sun, 29 May 2011 16:28:02 GMT

Bells palsy treatment:- here we present an important recent research article from a prominent journal relating to bell's palsy treatment

May 26, Multiple Sclerosis

Thu, 26 May 2011 14:02:54 GMT

Multiple Sclerosis (MS), What is it? Could I have it? How is it diagnosed? Do I need an MRI? How can I rule it out?

May 26, Migraine auras

Thu, 26 May 2011 13:57:49 GMT

Migraine auras are usually visual distortions occurring before the headache kicks in

May 26, Neurology and Gout

Thu, 26 May 2011 13:42:47 GMT

Neurology and Gout:- Neurological problems in gout sufferers may be a direct result of the disease or related to drug side effects

May 26, Hand numbness

Thu, 26 May 2011 13:35:44 GMT

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

May 26, TIA or Migraine

Thu, 26 May 2011 13:25:56 GMT

TIA or Migraine? Sometimes the symptoms and signs overlapo making it difficult to exclude a stroke-related process in a patient experiencing what is known as a complicated migraine

May 15, Tingling tongue

Sun, 15 May 2011 17:39:55 GMT

Tingling tongue:- Could it be a stroke?

May 12, Carpal tunnel

Thu, 12 May 2011 08:01:12 GMT

Carpal tunnel syndrome is caused by compression of a branch of the median nerve as it passes through the carpal tunnel

May 3, Anxiety neurology

Tue, 03 May 2011 14:31:08 GMT

Anxiety neurology. Many neurological symptoms may be produced or worsened by anxiety such as insomnia,tremor,tics,headache and sensory symptoms

Dec 27, Headache

Sun, 27 Dec 2009 12:43:05 GMT

Headache sometimes signifies a structural problem within the head or brain, much more commonly

Dec 27, Oculomotor palsy :- Video clips and latest research

Sun, 27 Dec 2009 12:15:39 GMT

Oculomotor palsy results in double vision, asymmetric pupils and a droopy eyelid in its full form

Dec 27, hereditary spastic paraparesis (HSP)

Sun, 27 Dec 2009 12:14:07 GMT

hereditary spastic paraparesis (HSP) is a group of inherited disorders characterized by insidiously progressive lower limb weakness and stiffness (spasticity)

Dec 27, Cerebral palsy lecture

Sun, 27 Dec 2009 11:54:32 GMT

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

Dec 27, Epilepsy Emergency:- Epilepsy in the ER

Sun, 27 Dec 2009 11:16:51 GMT

Epilepsy Emergency,Epilepsy in the ER, Treatment of seizures in the emergency room setting

Dec 27, Neurological-Disability

Sun, 27 Dec 2009 11:14:19 GMT

Neurological-Disability is important to recognize and teat as many neurological disease need to be "lived-with" for an extended period rather than cured in a small amount of time

Dec 23, Scared its ALS

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 21:39:03 GMT

Scared its ALS:- I have muscle twitches all over my body and I'm scared it is the beginning of ALS.

Dec 22, Epilepsy forums

Tue, 22 Dec 2009 22:18:43 GMT

Epilepsy forums often discuss the best ways to chart the progress of your epilepsy treatment. This is best achieved using an epilepsy chart like the one here.

Dec 22, CVA lecture

Tue, 22 Dec 2009 22:17:32 GMT

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

Dec 22, Cluster Headaches and other Trigeminal Autonomic Cephalgias

Tue, 22 Dec 2009 22:16:27 GMT

Cluster Headaches are part of a group of primary headaches known as trigemincal autonomic cephalgias. The frequent 24-hour cycling of headaches implicates the hypothalamus (biological clock)

Dec 22, Alcohol neurology

Tue, 22 Dec 2009 21:36:01 GMT

Alcohol neurology:- Recent alcohol neurology research publications are scanned daily from major neurology journals and updated here

Sep 25, Neuromyelitis optica

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 10:06:00 GMT

Neuromyelitis optica or Devic disease. The spectrum of NMO is wider and includes recurrent myelitis, optic neuritis and may include brain lesions.

Sep 25, Neuromyelitis optica research

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 09:57:13 GMT

Neuromyelitis optica research, Devic's disease research

Sep 21, mrs jane Zwartz

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 21:29:34 GMT

Hello,I am a 51 yr old woman- very fit, a daily swimmer- non smoker and hardly drink. In january 2009 i collapsed at work after a week of bad

Sep 21, SFEMG and Me

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 21:28:38 GMT

I will make this relatively brief, and will be glad to discuss it in more detail, with any one who truly wants to learn from this for the benefit of

Jul 14, Urinary problems and sleepiness

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 08:48:16 GMT

How did urinary problems and sleepiness after surgery alert our experts that there was an urgent problem?

Jul 14, Neurology Forum Updates

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 08:48:16 GMT

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Mar 6, Recent ALS publications

Fri, 06 Mar 2009 10:25:06 GMT

Recent ALS publications are scanned daily from the major neurology journals and updated here

Mar 4, Getting the most out of your Neurology visit for a headache

Wed, 04 Mar 2009 16:01:28 GMT

To get the most out of your Neurology visit for a headache use a headache diary first. You should fill one out for at least a month before your Neurology consult.You can find-out more and also download one here.

Feb 5, Pseudotumor Cerebri

Thu, 05 Feb 2009 17:35:15 GMT

Pseudotumor Cerebri is a condition of raised inracranial pressure. Lecture for medical students.

Oct 20, Neurology Clinical Trials

Mon, 20 Oct 2008 09:52:21 GMT

Neurology Clinical Trials. Continually updated rss feed to identify all new and current clinical trials relating to neurology

Oct 7, Latest neurology publications :- Hot off the press. Access to full articles.

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 16:13:09 GMT

Latest neurology publications from core neurology journals are posted here

Aug 19, Neurology forum updates

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 15:35:17 GMT

Neurology forum updates from Ask The Neurologist . Com

Aug 19, Latest neurology advice forum activity

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 08:36:25 GMT

Latest activity on our neurology advice forum

Aug 15, Search neurology answers

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 14:10:17 GMT

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