New Treatments and Approaches to Controlling Multiple Sclerosis
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is thought to be an autoimmune disease in which the body's own immune system mistakenly attacks normal tissues of the body.In MS, these attacks are aimed at the myelin in the...
View ArticleEpilepsy Innovations: New Advances in Epilepsy Treatment Options
Epilepsy is one of the most common neurological disorders in our country, affecting approximately 2.5 million Americans of all ages and backgrounds. This medical disorder is thought to be caused by...
View ArticleBenefits of Hospice for the Caregivers
Why Choose Cleveland Clinic Hospice at Home? Coordinated and compassionate care. We'll work with each patient's physicians and specialists to continue their care and keep them updated on the patient's...
View ArticleTreatment Options in Acute Ischemic Stroke
Each year, more than half a million Americans suffer from strokes. A stroke, or "brain attack," occurs when the blood supply is cut off from part of the brain. When this happens, the blood-deprived...
View ArticleCaring for Alzheimer’s Disease
Alzheimer's is primarily a disease of aging, although it can occur in younger adults. One in 10 people over the age of 65 — and nearly half of all people over 85 — have Alzheimer's. Roughly 5 million...
View ArticleThe Management of Major Depressive Episodes, Stress, Grieving and Anxiety in...
Depression is very common in people with multiple sclerosis (MS). In fact, symptoms of depression severe enough to require medical intervention affect up to half of all people with MS at some point...
View ArticleWhat You Need to Know About Hip and Knee Replacements
Osteoarthritis (OA) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA) both cause joint pain and limit movement. OA results from wear-and-tear of the cartilage cushioning the joints, typically after injury or with...
View ArticleOsteoporosis-The Silent Bone Thief
Osteoporosis is a common, preventable and treatable form of metabolic bone disease. Fifty seven million Americans—mostly women—are affected by osteoporosis and low bone mass. According to the National...
View ArticleUnderstanding Parkinson’s Disease
Approximately one million Americans have Parkinson's disease and more than 50,000 Americans are diagnosed every year. Who is at risk? There is increasing evidence that Parkinson's disease may be...
View ArticleCognitive Behavioral Treatments for Insomnia
Approximately 50 percent of adults experience occasional bouts of insomnia, and one in 10 complain of chronic insomnia. Insomnia is almost twice as common in women as in men, and is more common in...
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