How Journalist Soledad O’Brien Helps Her Son Advocate for Himself
February/March 2018
Why Medication is So Expensive, and What You Can Do About It
Breakthrough drugs for rare neurologic diseases are staggeringly expensive. We explain why and how to effect change.
How One Doctor Went from Migrant Worker to Brain Surgeon
A comic book hero, popular in Mexico, inspired a migrant worker to pursue a career in neuroscience and give back to underserved populations.
Why Caregivers Need to Take Time for Themselves
Providing care can be exhausting, so it's important for caregivers to look after themselves, too.
Programs for Patients Can Provide Much-Needed Relief for Caregivers
To give care partners a break, a group of volunteers organized weekly get-together for their loved ones.
Act Fast If You See Signs of These Neurologic Conditions
Certain conditions can progress to permanent disability or death if you don't get help immediately.
5 Moves that Build Strength After a Stroke
Try these simple exercises to regain muscle function and improve your ability to perform daily activities.
Behind the Scenes of the 2018 Brain Health Fair
Practicing Self-Efficacy Helps Patients Take Charge of Disorders
Research shows that a concept known as self-efficacy can improve quality of life, boost confidence, and offer hope for people with neurologic conditions. Here's how it works.
Tips for Children with Neurologic Disorders Entering Mainstream Schools
For children with disabilities, integrating with other students at mainstream schools can be challenging. We asked neurologists and parents how to ease the transition.
What Should I Know Before Seeing a Nurse Practitioner?
My doctor's office offers appointments with nurse practitioners. What should I know about their training?
A Migraine Mystery Solved
After three scary episodes of slurred speech and vision problems, Claire Cook, 22, was diagnosed with a rare type of migraine.
How Disability Has Strengthened My Family in Unexpected Ways
The author says caring for her daughter with spina bifida has been challenging, but has positively changed her family.
Letters to the Editor: February/March 2018