Nervous System Diseases - New Articles

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May 26, 2008, Pediatric Epilepsy

Pediatric epilepsy is epilepsy, a disorder characterized by recurrent seizures, which occurs in a young patient. There are several potential causes of seizures and epilepsy in children.

May 26, 2008, Stroke

Stroke is a general term for a sudden neurological event which results in the new onset of neurological symptoms. Learn about the various forms of stroke here.

May 26, 2008, Hemorrhagic Stroke

Hemorrhagic stroke is a term used to refer to the sudden onset of bleeding within the brain. The cause of this bleeding can vary depending on the underlying pathology that caused the stroke.

May 7, 2008, Ischemic Stroke

Ischemic stroke is a stroke caused by inadequate blood flow to a part of the brain leading to dysfunction and/or death of the brain cells in the affected area. Learn more about it here.

May 7, 2008, Venous Angioma

A venous angioma is a small abnormal tangle of veins that can occur in the brain. Although not technically normal, some people consider a venous angioma a normal variant.

May 7, 2008, Neurological Medical Terms

Medical terms can be confusing. It can be helpful to have somewhere to go to get more information about what they mean and what they imply in the discussion of a patient.

May 1, 2008, Aqueductal Stenosis

Aqueductal stenosis is a common cause of obstructive hydrocephalus. There are several pathologies which can cause obstruction of the cerebral aqueduct and thus block the flow of cerebrospinal fluid.

May 1, 2008, Nerve Conduction Study

A nerve conduction study is a neurological test which evaluates the conduction of electrical impulses down peripheral nerves. It is used to help diagnose diseases that affect the peripheral nerves.

May 1, 2008, Electromyogram (EMG)

An electromyogram (EMG) is a neurological test which evaluates the responses of muscles and the nerves that supply them. It is used to help diagnose diseases that affect muscles and peripheral nerves.

May 1, 2008, Tumor-Associated Non-Communicating Hydrocephalus

Tumor-associated non-communicating hydrocephalus is a form of obstructive hydrocephalus which is caused by a brain tumor that blocks the normal flow of cerebrospinal fluid in the brain.

Apr 28, 2008, Hydrocephalus Shunt Procedures

A hydrocephalus shunt procedure is one of the most common treatments for various forms of hydrocephalus. Learn more about them here.

Apr 28, 2008, Endoscopic Third Ventriculostomy

Endoscopic third ventriculostomy (ETV) is a type of treatment for some forms of hydrocephalus. Learn more about it here.

Apr 22, 2008, Microdiscectomy

A microdiscectomy is a surgical procedure used to treat a herniated disc in the lumbar spine. Learn more about it here.

Apr 22, 2008, Lumbar Discectomy

A lumbar discectomy is a surgical procedure used to treat a lumbar herniated disc. Learn more about it here.

Apr 22, 2008, Dural Arteriovenous Fistula

A dural arteriovenous fistula is an abnormal connection (fistula) between arteries in the dural covering of the brain and spinal cord with veins or venous sinuses. Learn more about it here.

Apr 22, 2008, Intracerebral Hemorrhage (Hypertensive Hemorrhage)

An intracerebral hemorrhage is spontaneous bleeding into the brain. While there are several causes of hemorrhage into the brain this page is devoted to hemorrhage due to high blood pressure.

Apr 22, 2008, Cerebral Angiogram

A cerebral angiogram is a neurological test which evaluates the blood vessels that supply the brain. It is used to evaluate, diagnose and treat several pathologies that involve the brain circulation.

Apr 22, 2008, Electroencephalogram

An electroencephalogram is a neurological test which records electrical activity of the brain. It is used for the evaluation of many forms of neurological disease, most notably seizures and epilepsy.

Apr 21, 2008, Moyamoya Disease

Moyamoya disease is a rare disorder of the blood vessels the supply the brain which leads to progressive occlusion of the arteries. It can lead to stroke and hemorrhage. Learn more about it here.

Apr 18, 2008, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus

Normal pressure hydrocephalus is a form of hydrocephalus which typically occurs in older individuals. It presents with a characteristic triad of symptoms. Learn more about it here.