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By Professor Peter Garrard
30.10.18
Neurology

Recognising Alzheimer’s disease – how AD affects patients

The causes of dementia are many, and they vary depending on the age of the patient. The most common by far is Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Alzheimer’s is an insidious condition in which symptoms creep up on patients, often unnoticed by family members at first, but with serious effects becoming evident as the disease progresses. Expert neurologist Professor Peter Garrard is here to talk about the signs that can identify Alzheimer’s disease.

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By Dr Dora Lozsadi
08.10.18
Neurology

How to have a healthy pregnancy and get the right treatment for your epilepsy

Epilepsy is often treated with anti-epileptic medications, including sodium valproate. Whilst this can be very effective in preventing seizures, it can cause complications related to pregnancy. Dr Dora Lozsadi, a top neurologist, explains why valproate is not appropriate for female epileptic patients to take during pregnancy and the alternatives that are available to them.

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By Dr Stefan Schumacher
05.10.18
Neurology

Managing migraines and the new treatments available

Migraines are a type of headache that cause severe pain, amongst other debilitating symptoms such as nausea, vomiting and light sensitivity. Therefore, treating and preventing migraines is important for those who suffer them. Dr Stefan Schumacher, a leading neurologist, discusses the treatments available and a surprising new treatment being used for chronic migraines.

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By Professor Matthew Walker
26.09.18
Neurology

How can epilepsy be treated?

Epilepsy is a neurological condition that affects how the nerve cells in the brain send signals, resulting in seizures. Professor Matthew Walker discusses the various treatment options for epilepsy, including antiepileptic medications, nerve stimulation therapy, surgery and even the ketogenic diet.

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By Mr Sinan Barazi
14.09.18
Neurology

How do I know if I have trigeminal neuralgia?

If you get pain on one side of the face, could it be a problem with your teeth – or could it be trigeminal neuralgia? We spoke to Mr Sinan Barazi, consultant neurosurgeon at the London Neurosurgery Partnership, about who gets trigeminal neuralgia and how it can be treated.

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By Professor Matthew Walker
31.08.18
Neurology

What are seizures and what is epilepsy?

Professor Matthew Walker is a leading neurologist and expert in treating seizures and epilepsy, but what are the differences between these two? Here he explains.

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By Dr Stefan Schumacher
14.08.18
Neurology

Uncovering the causes of migraine

Migraines can be triggered by stress, sleep deprivation or even hormonal shifts. Expert neurologist Dr Stefan Schumacher holds a special interest in treating headaches and migraines, and explains why some people are more prone to them than others...

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By Dr Dora Lozsadi
03.08.18
Neurology

What causes epilepsy and do seizures shorten a person’s life?

Epilepsy is a neurological disease, characterised by attacks or seizures that recur in episodes over time. Doctor Dora Lozsadi talks about the underlying brain abnormality that causes epilepsy and how epilepsy can reduce a person's life expectancy.

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By Mr Nicholas Thomas
26.07.18
Neurology

What is a multidisciplinary team (MDT) and why do we need them?

Nowadays, a variety of conditions are treated by teams of doctors composed of several different specialists with expertise in different medical fields. Why are these multidisciplinary teams (MDTs) necessary? Mr Nicholas Thomas, a leading London neurosurgeon and member of London Neurosurgery Partnership, explains.

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By Dr Dora Lozsadi
02.07.18
Neurology

Putting a stop to movement disorders

Most of us have heard of Parkinson’s and Huntington’s disease, but there’s a wide range of other conditions that can cause problems with your movement. We asked expert neurologist Dr Dora Lozsadi for an overview of the signs and symptoms of a movement disorder, and the treatments currently available.

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