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Strokes 101: Learn more about the common neurological illness

June 6, 2024 Neurology,  Neuroscience,  Stroke

Dr. Chethan Rao details the different types of strokes and breaks down recovery, treatment options and more.

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Restless legs syndrome: what patients need to know

April 10, 2023 Neurology,  restless leg syndrome

What is restless legs syndrome? Restless legs syndrome, also named Willis-Ekbom disease, is a condition characterized by an uncomfortable/unpleasant sensation, usually accompanied by an urge

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Tips to show appreciation for caregivers

January 14, 2020 Alexandria Bland,  caregiver,  Healthcare,  Neurology

More than 40 million people serve as caregivers in the United States. While it can be fulfilling to help care for a loved one, the

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From The Labs

Virtual avatar reveals what the brain likes to see

December 12, 2019 brain avatar,  Neurology,  Research,  vision

Opening the eyes immediately provides a visual perception of the world – and it seems so easy. But the process that starts with photons stimulating

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Understanding ALS

October 23, 2019 Alexandria Bland,  ALS,  Healthcare,  Neurology

In 2014, millions of Americans participated in the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, which helped to raise awareness for the disease. Five years later, researchers are

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Are migraines worse for women?

May 8, 2019 Alexandria Bland,  Headaches,  Healthcare,  Neurology,  Women's Health

Of the more than 39 million Americans who suffer from migraines, 28 million are women. Do women have a greater risk of getting migraines and

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Finding relief after 20 years of chronic back pain

August 7, 2018 Alexandria Bland,  Neurology,  Neurosurgery

After Shahab Ghani suffered a back injury in 1996, he dealt with chronic pain in his lumbar region for several years. He took pain medications

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Myasthenia gravis: What you should know

June 26, 2018 Alexandria Bland,  Healthcare,  myasthenia gravis,  Neurology

There’s a good chance that you’re aware of ALS thanks to widespread participation in the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge. However, there’s a similar, more common

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Exploring advances in epilepsy treatment

June 8, 2018 Alexandria Bland,  Dr. Jay Gavvala,  Dr. Sameer Sheth,  epilepsy,  Healthcare,  Neurology,  Neurosurgery

If a loved one is living with epilepsy, you’re well aware of how debilitating the disorder can be. While traditional epilepsy treatments are effective for

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Supporting multiple sclerosis research and education at the MS 150

April 18, 2018 Alexandria Bland,  Community,  Dr. George Hutton,  MS 150,  Multiple Sclerosis,  Neurology

More than 2.3 million people worldwide are living with multiple sclerosis (MS), which affects the central nervous system, can be physically and psychologically debilitating, and

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