More articles about: Neurological (Brain) Conditions
A woman in a memory care facility
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Choosing Memory Care for a Loved One: 4 Common Questions
Memory care facilities provide long term care for memory loss patients. See tips for when assisted living is needed & how to pay for a residential care facility.
Silhouette showing anxiety & depression in Parkinson’s disease
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Managing Anxiety and Depression in Parkinson’s Disease
Non-motor symptoms of Parkinson’s disease include anxiety & depression. See a list of common treatment options for anxiety & depression in Parkinson’s disease.
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Motor and Non-Motor Symptoms for Diagnosing Parkinson’s Disease
A movement disorder specialist explains the hallmark signs of Parkinson’s disease as well as the non-movement symptoms associated with the condition.
A painting of a brain with Parkinson's disease
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Deep Brain Stimulation for Parkinson’s Disease: Is It Right for You?
Deep brain stimulation surgery may help with Parkinson's disease symptoms. Learn more about the deep brain stimulation procedure and types of DBS surgery.
Paige receiving treatment for her concussion & RSD
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A Team Approach to Concussion Care Changes One Athlete’s Outlook
Paige was suffering from RSD and concussion symptoms after a traumatic brain injury. See how U-M NeuroSport's concussion treatment improved her symptoms.
Graphic of the early symptoms of lewy body dementia
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What Doctors Should Ask Patients to Recognize Lewy Body Dementia
Diagnosing lewy body dementia can be difficult. Learn about the early neurological symptoms of LBD including waning attention, muscle rigidity, & hallucinations.
Graphic of elderly couple sitting in a library
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Education Levels Could Be Indicator of Patients’ Dementia Risk
A new study suggests that dementia rates are dropping & education could be an indicator of dementia risk. Learn more about dementia risk factors and education.
Lewy body dementia caregiver Sue and her husband
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My Lewy Body Dementia Journey with the Love of My Life
Lewy body dementia is the 2nd most common form of degenerative dementia. Hear Sue's Lewy body dementia story & her advice for Lewy Body Dementia caregivers.
Picture of cancer survivor and MSU fan Ian
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A Little Victor with Spartan Devotion
15 month old received emergency brain surgery when doctors found pediatric brain cancer in his head and spine. Learn more about Ian's pediatric cancer treatment.
Picture of Lewy Body Dementia patient Barry and his wife Annette
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Life with an Early Lewy Body Dementia Diagnosis: One Wife’s Story
Wife and LBD caregiver gives advice on dealing with lewy body dementia symptoms. She discusses her husband's Parkinsonism and Lewy Body Dementia Diagnosis.
Ceremonial face-off at U-M hockey game to spread ALS awareness
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U-M Researchers, Fans and Hockey Players Team Up to Put ALS on Ice
ALS disease awareness was the focus of a U-M hosted hockey game. Learn more about Lou Gehrig’s disease, spreading ALS awareness, and how to help U-M ice ALS.
A hand completing a Huntington's Disease test
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New Survey Methods to Measure Quality of Life in Huntington’s Disease Patients
A new Huntington's Disease survey measures Huntington's Disease symptoms, treatment, & quality of life. Learn more about this new Huntington's Disease test.
A graphic showing headache causes and migraine remedies
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When Should You See a Doctor for Headache or Migraines?
A U-M neurologist discusses migraines vs headaches and when to see a doctor for headaches. Learn what causes headaches and the best migraine headache relief.
Woman with headache symptoms during pregnancy
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Pregnancy and Headache: Why It Happens and What to Do
Headaches during pregnancy are usually no cause for concern. Here's how to get pregnancy headache relief and when to see a doctor about your pregnancy migraine.
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Improving Access to Care for Children with Epilepsy in Michigan
U-M program uses telemedicine to treat pediatric epilepsy in medically underserved areas. Read more about improving the treatment of epilepsy in children.