neurology
10 articles
ALS: The Science Behind Motor Neuron Disease and Current Research
A detailed guide to ALS covering upper and lower motor neuron signs, El Escorial criteria, genetic mutations, riluzole and edaravone, tofersen antisense therapy, and Ice Bucket Challenge research impact.
Alzheimer's Disease: Causes, Stages, and Treatment Options
A comprehensive overview of Alzheimer's disease covering amyloid and tau mechanisms, APOE ε4 risk, 7-stage progression, FDA-approved drugs including lecanemab, and blood biomarker tests.
Cerebral Palsy: Types, Causes, and Lifetime Management
A comprehensive guide to cerebral palsy covering spastic, dyskinetic, and ataxic types, GMFCS classification, perinatal causes, periventricular leukomalacia, botulinum toxin, selective dorsal rhizotomy, and lifespan outcomes.
Epilepsy: Seizure Types, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options
Comprehensive guide to epilepsy covering ILAE 2017 seizure classification, EEG and MRI diagnosis, anti-seizure medications, neuromodulation devices, ketogenic diet, and SUDEP risk.
Huntington's Disease: The Genetic Countdown and What Research Offers
A comprehensive overview of Huntington's disease covering CAG repeat expansion, anticipation, prodromal to motor stages, UHDRS assessment, tetrabenazine, ASO trials, and genetic testing ethics.
Migraine vs. Other Headaches: How to Tell the Difference
How ICHD-3 classifies headache disorders, migraine phases and diagnostic criteria, cluster vs tension-type headache differences, medication overuse headache, and CGRP as a migraine biomarker.
Multiple Sclerosis: Types, Diagnosis, and Disease-Modifying Therapies
Comprehensive guide to multiple sclerosis covering MS types, demyelination mechanism, McDonald Criteria diagnosis, DMT efficacy comparison, JC virus risk, and fatigue management.
Parkinson's Disease Treatments: From Levodopa to Deep Brain Stimulation
A comprehensive guide to Parkinson's disease treatments covering levodopa/carbidopa, dopamine agonists, MAO-B inhibitors, COMT inhibitors, DBS targets, focused ultrasound, and exercise neuroprotection.
Stroke: Ischemic vs Hemorrhagic, FAST Warning Signs, and Treatment
A complete overview of stroke types, FAST/BE-FAST warning signs, tPA eligibility, mechanical thrombectomy evidence, hemorrhagic stroke management, NIHSS scoring, and secondary prevention.
Traumatic Brain Injury: Severity Classification and Long-Term Outcomes
An in-depth guide to TBI covering GCS-based severity classification, primary vs secondary injury, CT and MRI imaging, ICP monitoring, CTE, concussion protocols, and cognitive rehabilitation.