Restless Legs Syndrome
Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a neurological disorder characterized by unpleasant sensations in the legs and an uncontrollable, and...
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Apr 4, 2018
April is National Autism Awareness Month
National Autism Awareness Month promotes autism awareness, autism acceptance and to draw attention to the tens of thousands facing an...
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Mar 19, 2018
Arachnoiditis
Arachnoiditis describes a pain disorder caused by the inflammation of the arachnoid, one of the membranes that surround and protect the...
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Mar 15, 2018
Brain Awareness Week (BAW) March 12 – 18, 2018
Brain Awareness Week (BAW) is the global campaign to increase public awareness of the progress and benefits of brain research. It is an...
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Mar 6, 2018
Hypersomnia
Hypersomnia is characterized by recurrent episodes of excessive daytime sleepiness or prolonged nighttime sleep. Different from feeling...
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Feb 15, 2018
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
TOS is an umbrella term that encompasses three related syndromes that involve compression of the nerves, arteries, and veins in the lower...
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Feb 6, 2018
Bell's Palsy
Bell's palsy is a form of temporary facial paralysis resulting from damage or trauma to the facial nerves. The facial nerve-also called...
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Jan 25, 2018
Pinched Nerve
The term "pinched nerve" is a colloquial term and not a true medical term. It is used to describe one type of damage or injury to a...
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Jan 8, 2018
Multi-Infarct Dementia
Multi-infarct dementia (MID) is a common cause of memory loss in the elderly. MID is caused by multiple strokes (disruption of blood...
pinehurstneuro
Jan 3, 2018
Sjögren’s Syndrome
Sjögren's syndrome is an autoimmune disorder in which immune cells attack and destroy the glands that produce tears and saliva. Sjögren's...
pinehurstneuro
Dec 12, 2017
Agnosia
Agnosia is a rare disorder characterized by an inability to recognize and identify objects or persons. People with agnosia may have...
pinehurstneuro
Dec 3, 2017
Asperger Syndrome
Asperger syndrome (AS) is a developmental disorder. It is an autism spectrum disorder (ASD), one of a distinct group of neurological...
pinehurstneuro
Nov 28, 2017
Arachnoid Cysts
Arachnoid cysts are cerebrospinal fluid-filled sacs that are located between the brain or spinal cord and the arachnoid membrane, one of...
pinehurstneuro
Nov 14, 2017
November is National Alzheimer’s Disease and Family Caregivers Month
President Ronald Reagan designated November as National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month in 1983. At the time, fewer than 2 million...
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Nov 7, 2017
Neurosyphilis
Neurosyphilis is a disease of the coverings of the brain, the brain itself, or the spinal cord. It can occur in people with syphilis,...
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Nov 2, 2017
Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease
Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT) is one of the most common inherited neurological disorders, affecting approximately 1 in 2,500 people...
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Oct 26, 2017
Foot Drop
Foot drop describes the inability to raise the front part of the foot due to weakness or paralysis of the muscles that lift the foot. As...
pinehurstneuro
Oct 17, 2017
What is Paresthesia?
Paresthesia refers to a burning or prickling sensation that is usually felt in the hands, arms, legs, or feet, but can also occur in...
pinehurstneuro
Oct 9, 2017
Herpes Zoster Oticus
Herpes zoster oticus, also called Ramsay Hunt Syndrome or Ramsay Hunt Syndrome type II, is a common complication of shingles. Shingles is...
pinehurstneuro
Oct 3, 2017
Signs of Depression and Anxiety
WHAT IS ANXIETY Anxiety can be a normal part of life when faced with stressors such as changes in relationships, presenting in front of a...
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