Neurosciences - November 2018 Archives

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My husband has severe carotid stenosis. To lower his risk of a stroke, his health care provider recommended a procedure to open ...

Stroke telemedicine, also called "telestroke," is like FaceTime or Skype, but instead of communicating with friends and family, it's connecting emergency patients with neurologists to ...

QUESTION: I've heard that folic acid supplements can improve cognitive function in older adults. Could those with Alzheimer's disease also benefit from folic acid? ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: How does deep brain stimulation for epilepsy work? Who’s a good candidate for this treatment? Is it effective? ANSWER: Deep brain stimulation ...

It's been more than two years since Ryan Tofteland was diagnosed with ALS, but he and his wife continue to look forward in hopes of ...

Just about everyone misplaces cellphones or house keys now and then. But how much forgetfulness is normal? Does forgetfulness indicate that you'll develop dementia later ...

Research suggests that listening to or singing songs can provide emotional and behavioral benefits for people with Alzheimer's disease and other types of dementia. Musical ...

ROCHESTER, Minn. — You’ve likely heard it before: Communication with your health care team helps you better manage your illness. David Burkholder, M.D., a ...

Introducing hormone treatment for women in early stages of menopause might help decrease their risk of dementia or Alzheimer's ...

Michael Stuart, M.D., orthopedic surgeon and co-director of Mayo Clinic Sports Medicine Center, says that youth should enjoy the rewards of participating in sports. ...

Ginkgo biloba extract, derived from the leaves of the Ginkgo biloba tree, is often touted as a memory aid. But it appears unlikely that ...

Alzheimer's disease is the most common form of dementia, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Dr. Kejal Kantarci, a Mayo Clinic neuroradiologist, ...