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PROSCIG®: how to develop your child's social communication skills
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By Dr Dominic Paviour
13.01.20
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Understanding Parkinson’s disease
Worried that you or a loved one are showing signs of Parkinson's disease? We've asked one of our top neurologists Dr Dominic Paviour for the early warning symptoms to look out for and whether these could be mimicking the signs of a different neurological condition.
By Professor Matthew Walker
08.01.20
Neurology
Ongoing research: new epilepsy drugs and treatment
Epilepsy, as with many conditions involving the brain, is complex and can be challenging to treat. In this article, Professor Matthew Walker, Professor of Neurology in the Department of Clinical and Experimental Epilepsy at University College London, explains five areas of research currently being explored to further improve the management of epilepsy and seizures.
By Professor Matthew Walker
16.12.19
Neurology
Drug-resistant epilepsy (DRE): What are my next treatment options?
Epilepsy treatment, while overall very successful, can function differently in some patients. Some people with epilepsy are resistant to epilepsy medication and rely on other treatment methods to control their seizures. Professor Matthew Walker, a top neurological clinician, expert in the field of epilepsy and a winner of the Top Doctor 2018 awards, explains why epilepsy medication doesn’t work on everyone with the condition and describes the next available treatment options.
By Professor Dennis Chan
29.10.19
Neurology
Can virtual reality detect early signs of Alzheimer’s?
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that causes damage to the brain cells which control memory and thinking. Doctor Dennis Chan talks about Alzheimer’s disease, how it is diagnosed and how virtual reality can help spot the early signs of the disease.
By Dr Mark Weatherall
10.10.19
Neurology
Visual snow: what is this mysterious neurological condition?
Visual snow syndrome is a neurological condition in which people’s vision becomes grainy or pixelated. In the past, many sufferers had their symptoms dismissed as being due to anxiety, or even wholly made up. Dr Mark Weatherall, a consultant neurologist in the UK, explains what specialists knows so far about this peculiar condition.
By Dr Hadi Manji
16.09.19
Neurology
How does a neurologist diagnose different types of headache?
If you’re getting headaches quite frequently and you can't seem to identify an obvious cause, then maybe it’s time to make an appointment to see an expert neurologist about the problem. Dr Hadi Manji, a senior consultant neurologist in London, tells us about the consultation process and how he diagnoses different types of headache.
By Dr Dora Lozsadi
17.04.19
Neurology
Diagnosing epilepsy and the different ways to treat it
Doctor Dora Lozsadi talks about epilepsy, a neurological disease that affects adults and children alike. Discover how epilepsy is diagnosed, when to visit a neurologist and how to treat seizures.
By Mr Christopher Chandler
28.03.19
Neurology
Colloid cyst; all you need to know about this benign brain tumour
A colloid cyst is a benign brain tumour, which means it’s non-cancerous. These cysts don’t spread, but they do slowly grow in size. Due to its location in the ventricles, a colloid cyst can sometimes cause a blockage of cerebral spinal fluid (CSF). Mr Christopher Chandler talks about the symptoms of a colloid cyst and how we can treat one.
By Professor Peter Garrard
11.03.19
Neurology
Looking out for signs of early onset dementia
Dementia is a terrible disease no matter what age it strikes, but did you know that it can even affect people in their 40s and 50s? Acclaimed neurologist Professor Peter Garrard is here to explain early onset dementia.
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