neurology

Although diet cannot reverse Parkinson's disease, eating healthy can help ease symptoms and slow disease progression Parkinson's disease cannot be reversed with diet, but dietary changes, exercise, and medications can help ease symptoms and slow the progression of the disease. Eating a balanced diet can improve your overall health and boost your ability to cope with …

What is tardive dyskinesia?  Tardive dyskinesia is a movement disorder caused by certain kinds of medication, including some antipsychotics and antidepressants. Tardive dyskinesia is brain damage in the sense that it’s likely caused by permanent alterations to your brain's biochemistry. Researchers don’t know the exact biological changes that lead to tardive dyskinesia (TD), but it is associated with changes in …

Learn about which foods can worsen symptoms of Parkinson’s and what type of diet may help slow progression of the disease Diet and nutrition play a significant role in boosting the overall health of people with Parkinson’s disease and slowing its progression, and certain foods are better than others. Here are 7 foods that can worsen symptoms of Parkinson’s disease …

If you suspect that a loved one is suffering from memory, thinking, or judgment problems, you may consider getting them to take an online version of the SAGE test If you suspect that your loved one is suffering from memory, thinking, or judgment problems, you may consider getting them to take a self-administered gerocognitive exam (SAGE). The SAGE test can …

Craniopharyngioma is a benign brain tumor that rarely becomes cancerous. Learn about cure rates, causes, symptoms, treatment, and potential complications Craniopharyngioma is a benign brain tumor that rarely becomes cancerous. Most people treated for craniopharyngioma are cured (approximately 80%-90% chance). Treatment involves resection (surgical removal) of the tumor or treating it with high doses of radiation especially if the tumor is …

Generic Name: phenobarbital Drug Class: Anticonvulsants, Barbiturates What is phenobarbital, and what is it used for? Phenobarbital is an anticonvulsant medication used to treat generalized and partial seizures and to induce sedation and anesthesia. Phenobarbital belongs to a class of medications known as barbiturates, and is a long acting medication. Phenobarbital induces sedation and reduces seizure activity by depressing the …

You can test yourself for memory loss using online tests that can help you detect early signs of cognitive decline. Here are 6 at home tests that evaluate your memory Some degree of forgetfulness is common with advancing age. However, if you find yourself unable to remember why you entered a room or names of people you’ve met before, you …

Craniopharyngiomas are benign (noncancerous) brain tumors that are slow-growing and unlikely to spread. Only in very rare cases do craniopharyngiomas become cancerous Craniopharyngiomas are benign (noncancerous) brain tumors that are slow-growing and unlikely to spread. Only in very rare cases do craniopharyngiomas become cancerous. What is a craniopharyngioma? A craniopharyngioma is a rare type of benign central nervous system (CNS) tumor …

Vigorous exercise can trigger migraines for some people, possibly due to changes in blood vessel caliber. Here are 8 ways to prevent exercise-induced migraines Vigorous exercise can trigger migraines for some people, possibly due to changes in blood vessel caliber. Some studies suggest that there is a link between exercising in hot, humid temperatures and headaches, which are most likely …

Generic Name: levetiracetam Brand and Other Names: Keppra, Keppra XR, Spritam, Elepsia Drug Class: SV2A Ligands What is levetiracetam, and what is it used for? Levetiracetam is an antiepileptic drug used to treat certain types of seizures in adult and pediatric epileptic patients. Levetiracetam is a novel anticonvulsant drug chemically unrelated to any of the other existing anticonvulsant drugs. Levetiracetam has …