April/May 2012

After being diagnosed, Parkinson’s disease didn't keep him from climbing aboard the shuttle Atlantis and soaring into space for the third time.

Researchers aren’t sure what causes the intense facial pain, so trigeminal neuralgia relief can take many forms.

People with very rare diseases often experience significant delays in diagnosis and access to few, if any, treatment options.

Despite recent advances in treating rare diseases, patients often feel isolated, with a proper diagnosis sometimes hard to come by.

A new study shows an antiepileptic medication, valproic acid, may aid treatment of glioblastoma brain tumors.

Martin Shenkman and Patti Klein crisscross the country, offering financial planning help as dedicated volunteers for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.

Several health-focused organizations have collaborated for improved stroke education and awareness.

Families, patients, and caregivers will come together to learn about the latest advances in neurologic disorder research.

People often confuse peripheral neuropathy with fibromyalgia. There are simple ways to explain the difference.

With the discovery of the gene for Huntington’s disease, there’s been a shift from managing symptoms to stopping the underlying disease process.

First-hand experience gives her an exceptional understanding of migraine management and treatment.

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