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Research Sheds Light on Causes of Parkinson's
Mon Nov 16, 2009, 06:40
Gene mutations linked to both common and rarer hereditary forms of disease.
News Topics : Parkinson's, Neurology, Nerve Disorders, Genetic Disorders, Brain

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Restless Legs May Vary by Race and Gender
Mon Nov 02, 2009, 14:00
Blacks are less likely, women more, to develop the disorder, study finds.
News Topics : Women's Problems: Misc, Race, Neurology, Nerve Disorders, Diseases & Conditions: Misc

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Drug Combo May Offer Best Relief for Nerve Pain
Wed Sep 30, 2009, 06:00
People not helped by one medication feel better with two, study shows.
News Topics : Viruses, Therapy & Procedures: Misc, Pain, Nerve Disorders, Drugs: Misc, Diseases & Conditions: Misc

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Corticosteroids Treat Bell's Palsy
Tue Sep 01, 2009, 16:00
Adding antivirals helps even more with condition that can paralyze the face, review finds.
News Topics : Steroids, Paralysis, Nerve Disorders

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Two Treatments Equally Effective for Chronic Pelvic Pain
Tue Sep 01, 2009, 17:00
Nerve disruption no better than laparoscopic surgery, study finds.
News Topics : Women's Problems: Misc, Surgery: Misc, Pain, Nerve Disorders, Endometriosis

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DEET in Bug Spray Tied to Neural Damage in Mice
Wed Aug 05, 2009, 09:00
More research needed to see if compound has same effect in humans, experts say.
News Topics : Safety & Public Health: Misc, Safety & Public Health, Nerve Disorders, Environment

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After Neuroblastoma, Chronic Problems Often Await
Fri Jul 31, 2009, 16:00
Survivors are found to have more health and social issues years later.
News Topics : Psychology / Mental Health: Misc, Nerve Disorders, Marriage, Kids' Ailments, Cancer: Misc, Behavior

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Carpal Tunnel Relief in a Cup
Fri Jul 10, 2009, 17:00
Healing method used around the world eases pain in small study.
News Topics : Therapy & Procedures: Misc, Nerve Disorders, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Alternative Medicine: Misc

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Why Huntington's Shows Up in Midlife
Mon Jun 15, 2009, 09:00
Onset of symptoms may be tied to weakening of neurons, study finds.
News Topics : Research & Development, Neurology, Nerve Disorders, Huntington's Disease, Brain

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'Cell Phone Elbow' -- A New Ill for the Wired Age
Tue Jun 02, 2009, 09:00
Cubital tunnel syndrome results from prolonged flexing of the elbow, experts say.
News Topics : Pain, Nerve Disorders, Medical Technology: Misc, Bone / Joint / Tendon Problems

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Common Drug Eases Restless Legs Syndrome
Wed Apr 29, 2009, 16:00
Lyrica also improves quality of sleep for patients, study finds.
News Topics : Sleep Problems: Misc, Nerve Disorders, Muscle Problems

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Team Regrows Neurons Controlling Movement in Rats
Mon Apr 06, 2009, 17:00
Goal is to one day develop a therapy to help with spinal cord injuries.
News Topics : Research & Development, Paralysis, Nerve Disorders

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Parkinson's Treatment Drugs Even Out Over Long Term
Wed Mar 11, 2009, 12:00
Levels of disability, quality of life similar on levodopa or pramipexole, study finds.
News Topics : Therapy & Procedures: Misc, Speech Disorders, Parkinson's, Nerve Disorders, Muscle Problems, Drugs: Misc

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Ozone/Oxygen Shot Helps Heal Herniated Disk
Mon Mar 09, 2009, 11:54
New technique eases pressure on local nerves, researchers say.
News Topics : Therapy & Procedures: Misc, Pain, Neurology, Nerve Disorders, Backache

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Drug Improves Mobility in Some MS Patients
Fri Feb 27, 2009, 09:00
Fampridine may boost walking ability, but some risks tied to dose strength, study says.
News Topics : Therapy & Procedures: Misc, Neurology, Nerve Disorders, Multiple Sclerosis, Mobility / Balance Problems, Drugs: Misc, Clinical Trials

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Pediatric MS Tied to Higher Relapse Rates
Tue Jan 13, 2009, 09:00
They face three times as many episodes as those who develop disease in adulthood, study says.
News Topics : Neurology, Nerve Disorders, Multiple Sclerosis, Kids: Misc, Diseases & Conditions: Misc, Age

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Doctors Issue New Neuropathy Test Guidelines
Thu Dec 04, 2008, 14:00
Common nerve problem best diagnosed with combination of assessments, researchers say.
News Topics : Therapy & Procedures: Misc, Safety & Public Health: Misc, Pain, Neurology, Nerve Disorders, Muscle Problems, Doctors, Diabetes: Misc, Alcohol: Misc

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Spinal Anesthesia Doesn't Cause Restless Leg Syndrome
Wed Nov 19, 2008, 17:00
Study also finds spinal anesthesia doesn't worsen pre-existing RLS.
News Topics : Surgery: Misc, Sleep Problems: Misc, Nerve Disorders

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Toxic Chemicals Blamed for Gulf War Illness
Mon Nov 17, 2008, 14:00
Report also cites drug given to U.S. troops to protect them from nerve gas.
News Topics : Psychology / Mental Health: Misc, Poisons, Nerve Disorders, Insurance: Veterans / CHAMPUS, Immunization, Government, Diseases & Conditions: Misc, Cramps: Muscle, Cancer: Misc, ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease)

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New Pathways Studied to Repair Nerves
Thu Nov 06, 2008, 14:00
Two different approaches seek to interfere with mechanisms that inhibit cell regeneration.
News Topics : Spinal Problems, Research & Development, Paralysis, Neurology, Nerve Disorders, Brain