Peripheral neuropathy is a common chronic pain condition that results from damage to peripheral nerves. It is estimated that more than 20 million American suffer from peripheral neuropathy and is most common among older adults. While peripheral neuropathy is not a new condition, in the past it … [Read more...] about Peripheral Neuropathy: What You Need to Know
Overcoming the Stigma of Tourette Syndrome
Bullying has been a hot topic in the media for the last few years and bullying in any form is a horrible and destructive action that unfortunately exists for a variety of reasons in many young people's lives today. When children and adolescents with medical conditions become the target of bullying, … [Read more...] about Overcoming the Stigma of Tourette Syndrome
Alzheimer's Disease and the Brain Plaque Connection
Every 67 seconds in the United States, someone develops Alzheimer's disease. Add to that, almost 2/3 of Americans with Alzheimer's are women and one in three seniors die with Alzheimer's or another form of dementia while only 45% of patients with the disease, or their caregivers, report being told … [Read more...] about Alzheimer's Disease and the Brain Plaque Connection
Breakthroughs in PTSD and TBI Treatments – Part Two
Last week we examined the differences between PTSD and TBI and the challenges that patients and doctors are facing in diagnosing and treating the two conditions, when many times they are experienced together. In part two of our this piece, we bring you the details of a very special study in which Dr … [Read more...] about Breakthroughs in PTSD and TBI Treatments – Part Two
Breakthroughs in PTSD and TBI Treatments
PTSD, or Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, is classified as a mental health condition that occurs after a terrifying or traumatic event. PTSD sufferers may be the one who experienced the event or they could have been a witness to the event. While there are several forms of treatment for PTSD, … [Read more...] about Breakthroughs in PTSD and TBI Treatments
Evolving Neurology: Epilepsy
The occurrence of epilepsy and its seizures have been documented as far back as the human race, including in prehistoric times. An often misunderstood disease, people have turned to everything from religion to diet and natural cures to medicines and other chemical substances and even surgery to … [Read more...] about Evolving Neurology: Epilepsy
Evolving Neurology: Alzheimer's Disease
As medicine has evolved and technology has improved, so has the diagnosis and treatment of several diseases. Alzheimer's disease, a type of dementia, was once nearly always the diagnosis for patients with severe memory loss. However, today we know that there are many different reasons that could be … [Read more...] about Evolving Neurology: Alzheimer's Disease
How Much Has Neurology Changed Over the Years?
Since 500 BC we have known that change is central to the universe. Greek Philosopler Heraclitus of Epesus is famously quoted as saying, "The only thing that is constant is change." That is certainly true when it comes to the research and practice of medicine. At one time, ulcers were believed to be … [Read more...] about How Much Has Neurology Changed Over the Years?
Headaches: What You Need to Know
Nearly everyone has experienced a headache at one time or another. As many as 45 million Americans suffer from chronic severe headaches and headaches are the reason for more than 8 million doctor visits each year. Those are pretty incredible statistics but when head pain strikes, how many people … [Read more...] about Headaches: What You Need to Know