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Reading the Leaves for Clues to Origin of Rare Epilepsy

Reading the Leaves for Clues to Origin of Rare Epilepsy

For a century, scientists have known that Lafora disease is a progressive and deadly form of epilepsy caused by a…

09 Nov 2007

Atypical Antipsychotics

Atypical Antipsychotics

Atypical antipsychotics are a groups of medicines used to treat psychoses in schizophrenia and dementia, acute mania and severe behavioural disorders.

25 Oct 2007

Memory Problems

Memory Problems

Memory problems or memory loss is commonly caused by Alzheimer's disease or dementia, but sleep disturbance and thyroid conditions also affect memory.

14 Aug 2007

Anticholinesterase Inhibitors

Anticholinesterase Inhibitors

Anticholinesterases: Information on Anticholinesterases. Anticholinesterases are a class of drugs that decrease breakdown of acetylcholine and can be used in conditions such as Alzheimer's disease.

09 Aug 2007

Risperdal PBS listing altered to include treatment for children with autism

Risperdal PBS listing altered to include treatment for children with autism

Atypical antipsychotic medication Risperdal (also known as risperidone) has recently had its listing with the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) altered.

18 May 2007

Hallucinations

Hallucinations

Medical information about visual hallucination induced by psychotic hallucinogenic drugs and other caused of hallucinations of the mind.

29 Nov 2006

Rare Disease's Gene May Illuminate Major Disorders

Rare Disease's Gene May Illuminate Major Disorders

Oregon Health & Science University researchers have identified the gene behind a group of rare, progressive childhood disorders caused by…

26 Jun 2006

Introduction to Neurostimulation

Introduction to Neurostimulation

Neurostimulation is the application of precise targeted electrical stimulation to cause modulation of the nervous system.

01 Jun 2006

Normal pressure hydrocephalus

Normal pressure hydrocephalus

Normal pressure hydrocephalus is a brain disorder. Symptoms include dementia, urinary incontinence and gait changes.

25 Oct 2005