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Transcallosal Approach for Tumors of the Lateral and Third Ventricles

Tumors that arise within the ventricles present a unique surgical challenge. Because of their deep location, relatively large size, and their association with hydrocephalus, surgical planning requires a careful assessment of the optimal method to access the lesion and to provide adequate exposure fo

Apraxia: Symptoms, Causes, Tests, Treatments

WebMD explains the neurological condition apraxia -- with a focus on apraxia of speech. Find out about the symptoms, what causes it, what tests are used to diagnose it, and its treatments.

ADHD Symptoms Raise Obesity Risk

Having ADHD symptoms in childhood is associated with an increased risk for obesity later in life, a new study suggests.

ADHD Treatments

Find WebMD's comprehensive coverage of adhd treatments including medical reference, news, pictures, videos, and more.

Antiepileptogenesis in Humans: Ways to Move Forward

While there are many effective anti-seizure drugs, none have been shown to prevent epilepsy after stroke, TBI, or in brain tumors. What's the status of research, and where do we go from here?

Comas Rarely Realistic in the Movies

A new study shows that comas are often misrepresented in movies, and many people have a hard time telling the difference between medicine and movie magic.

Study: Autism May Be More Common Than Thought

A "startling" 1 in 38 children have autism, Korean and U.S. researcher find. The estimate is far higher than CDC's 1 in 110 estimate as the study found many school kids have mild, undiagnosed autism.

How to Relieve Sciatica Nerve Pain

Sciatica Nerve Pain can sometimes be intolerable and force you to lay in bed all day. The sciatic nerve runs from the buttocks and down the back of the leg. Learn how to relieve sciatica nerve pain and don't let it slow you down!

How to Relieve Nerve Pain in a Little Finger

Nerve pain in the little finger can be caused by inflammation in one of the finger's joints. However, the nerve pain may stem from inflammation in another joint, such as the elbow. According to the article "Nerve Pain" by Painclinic.org, one symptom of ulnar neuritis (elbow nerve pain) is "pain an

Treatment of Nystagmus

This review summarizes the various acquired and congenital forms of nystagmus. What treatment approaches have been shown to be effective?

Adult ADHD Symptoms

Find WebMD's comprehensive coverage of Adult ADHD symptoms including medical reference, news, pictures, videos, and more.