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Do plant based diets deprive the brain of an essential nutrient?

Do plant based diets deprive the brain of an essential nutrient?

A recent article suggests that the growing trend towards plant based diets may put our brain health at risk. This is because choline, which is an essential nutrient, is largely missing from meat free eating plans. Meat, eggs, and dairy are excellent sources of choline. An increasing number of studies are unraveling the benefits of […]

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Is MS Contagious? (Multiple Sclerosis)

Is MS Contagious? (Multiple Sclerosis)

What is multiple sclerosis (MS)? Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune disease of the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord) that causes demyelination (destruction of myelin that insulates and protects the nerve cells) of the brain and spinal cord nerve cells. The cause of multiple sclerosis is not known. 4 Types of MS There […]

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What is an MTHFR mutation?

What is an MTHFR mutation?

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For Medicare Patients, Costs of MS Drugs Rise Sevenfold Over 10 Years

For Medicare Patients, Costs of MS Drugs Rise Sevenfold Over 10 Years

By Amy NortonHealthDay Reporter Latest Neurology News WEDNESDAY, Aug. 28, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Medicare patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) saw their medication costs soar by more than sevenfold over a decade, a new study finds. It’s no secret that the costs of MS drugs have skyrocketed in recent years. When the first so-called disease-modifying […]

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Regular Vaccines Advised With Multiple Sclerosis

Regular Vaccines Advised With Multiple Sclerosis

Latest Neurology News WEDNESDAY, Aug. 28, 2019 (HealthDay News) — If you have multiple sclerosis (MS), you can and should receive recommended vaccinations — including annual flu shots, a new American Academy of Neurology guideline says. “We reviewed all of the available evidence, and for people with MS, preventing infections through vaccine use is a […]

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Nourianz Approved to Treat ‘Off’ Episodes in Parkinson Disease

Nourianz Approved to Treat ‘Off’ Episodes in Parkinson Disease

Latest Neurology News WEDNESDAY, Aug. 28, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Nourianz (istradefylline) tablets have been approved as an add-on treatment to levodopa/carbidopa for adults with Parkinson disease experiencing “off” episodes, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced yesterday. The drug is available in 20-mg or 40-mg doses, but the maximum recommended dosage in patients taking […]

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Migraine vs. Headache: Differences and Similarities

Migraine vs. Headache: Differences and Similarities

Migraine vs. headache pain: Similarities and differences The pain of migraine and tension headache are similar and tend to be mild, moderate, or severe in nature. The pain for each type of headache may be located on one side of the head or on both sides of the head. The differences between the pain of […]

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Migraines and Seizures (Symptoms, Auras, Medication)

Migraines and Seizures (Symptoms, Auras, Medication)

Migraine and seizure definitions, auras, symptoms, and signs A migraine is a collection of neurological symptoms that usually includes a severe and throbbing headache. A seizure is a change in the brain’s electrical activity that may affect how a person acts or what they do for a short period. The most common seizure disorder is […]