Leo Robert

December 10, 2013

A vaccine that is used to prevent TB may help prevent MS in persons who show the beginning signs of the disease, according to a new study.

December 10, 2013

Poor sleep quality is strongly associated with mood disturbance and lower quality of life in persons who are extremely obese, a study says.

December 05, 2013

The symptoms of a nervous system disorder often resemble those of other medical conditions or problems. Test your understanding and diagnostic skills here.

December 04, 2013

Brain cell damage similar to that seen in Alzheimer disease and other disorders results when a gene that controls the sleep-wake cycle and other bodily rhythms is disabled.

December 03, 2013

Daily acute intermittent hypoxia and dAIH combined with overground walking improved walking speed and distance in persons with chronic incomplete spinal cord injury.

November 27, 2013

Women who have post-traumatic stress disorder gain weight more rapidly than women who do not and are more likely to be overweight or obese.

November 23, 2013

Pain has a wide variety of presentations, often making the diagnosis a significant challenge. Test your knowledge of signs and symptoms in this week's photo quiz.

November 14, 2013

Prevention guidelines focus on assessment of CV risk, lifestyle modifications to reduce CV risk, and management of elevated blood cholesterol and body weight in adults.

November 05, 2013

This just in: Medicare reimburses physicians 3 to 5 times more for common procedural care than for cognitive care.

November 01, 2013

Bites from various bugs can resemble one another and cause symptoms similar to those of a variety of disorders. Test your knowledge in this week's photo quiz.