- Neurobehavioral & Cognitive Disorders Autism spectrum disorder Autism spectrum disorder is a neurodevelopmental condition marked by social communication challenges, repetitive behaviors, restricted interests, and sensory sensitivities, affecting 1 in 36 children, predominantly males. Dec. 26, 2024 Free sample article
- Neuropharmacology & Neurotherapeutics Neurologic complications of vaccination Serious neurological vaccine complications are rare and often unproven. Reported issues include headaches, seizures, encephalitis, and neuropathy, with most patients fully recovering. Feb. 07, 2025 Free sample article
- Infectious Disorders Cryptococcal meningitis Cryptococcal meningitis, common in AIDS, presents with headaches, fever, and can mimic mass lesions or cause encephalitis. Mar. 11, 2025 Free sample article
- Neuroimmunology Management of multiple sclerosis in COVID-19 pandemic COVID-19 risk in MS is slightly higher, and severity increases with longer disease, greater disability, progressive course, and added health issues. Jan. 14, 2025 Free sample article
- Stroke & Vascular Disorders Stroke associated with drug abuse Drug abuse, including stimulants, heroin, and cannabis, heightens the risk of both ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes, especially in young individuals. Sep. 15, 2025
- Sleep Disorders Multisensory wearable technology to monitor sleep, circadian rhythms, and well-being Wearable multisensory devices advance home monitoring of sleep and circadian rhythms, aiding in detecting disorders like sleep apnea despite validation challenges. Sep. 07, 2025
- Infectious Disorders Botulism Botulism is a rare, severe neuroparalytic illness caused by Clostridium botulinum toxins, leading to muscle weakness, cranial nerve palsies, and possible respiratory failure. Sep. 16, 2025
- Neuroimmunology Cancer-associated myositis Dermatomyositis and certain myopathies are strongly linked to cancer within three years. Early cancer screening is crucial as outcomes depend on the malignancy. Aug. 23, 2025
- General Neurology Pregnancy: neuromuscular complications Pregnancy can trigger neuromuscular issues like Bell palsy, carpal tunnel, radiculopathy, and may worsen existing conditions such as myasthenia gravis and muscular dystrophies. Jun. 23, 2025
- Neurobehavioral & Cognitive Disorders Executive dysfunction Executive dysfunction involves impaired planning, problem-solving, self-regulation, and flexibility, often linked to frontal lobe damage and seen in conditions like dementia, ADHD, and brain injury. Aug. 02, 2025
- Headache & Pain Headache in children: overview and treatment approaches Childhood primary headaches, especially migraines, are common and often underdiagnosed, significantly impacting quality of life. Early recognition is essential. Aug. 27, 2025
- Neurobehavioral & Cognitive Disorders Delirium in critical illness Delirium is a frequent but often overlooked complication in critically ill patients. Its detection is crucial because ICU delirium is linked to higher risks of adverse outcomes, including prolonged hospitalization, cognitive decline, and increased mortality. Aug. 11, 2025
- Headache & Pain Approach to headache patient Headaches are highly prevalent and disabling, especially in women. Diagnosis uses clinical criteria, assessing quality of life and comorbidities. Aug. 07, 2025
- Neurobehavioral & Cognitive Disorders Chronic traumatic encephalopathy Chronic traumatic encephalopathy results from repeated head injuries, featuring progressive dementia and behavioral changes, prevalent in contact sports athletes. Aug. 07, 2025
- Neuromuscular Disorders Scoliosis and kyphoscoliosis Scoliosis and kyphoscoliosis are spine curvatures in coronal and sagittal planes, common in neuromuscular disorders, often idiopathic, and influenced by growth. Aug. 18, 2025
- Neuro-Oncology Chemotherapy: neurologic complications Chemotherapy can lead to diverse neurological complications, significantly affecting cancer survivors’ quality of life. Early detection is crucial. Jul. 25, 2025
- General Neurology Sexual dysfunction in neurologic disorders Sexual dysfunction is prevalent in various neurological disorders, impacting desire, erection, lubrication, and orgasm due to specific or general neural lesions. Sep. 08, 2025
- Headache & Pain Pain, headache, and oromandibular structures Orofacial pain often overlaps with headaches, involving temporomandibular disorders and central sensitization. Accurate diagnosis is crucial to prevent mismanagement. Jul. 16, 2025
- Infectious Disorders Brain abscess Brain abscess is a serious intracranial infection from bacterial spread or trauma, often presenting with headache, fever, and neurological deficits. Jul. 14, 2025
- Sleep Disorders Inadequate sleep hygiene Inadequate sleep hygiene, present in all ages, includes behaviors like screen use and irregular routines that disrupt sleep, causing insomnia and daytime fatigue. Aug. 03, 2025
- Headache & Pain Migraine aura without headache Migraine aura without headache features reversible visual, sensory, or speech symptoms, often lasting over an hour. Linked to cortical spreading depression and shared genetics. Aug. 05, 2025
- Movement Disorders Huntington disease Huntington disease is a genetic autosomal dominant neurodegenerative disorder caused by HTT gene CAG repeats, featuring progressive motor, cognitive, and behavioral symptoms. Jul. 31, 2025
- Infectious Disorders Central nervous system infection with Rickettsia species and related organisms Rickettsial CNS infections like Rocky Mountain spotted fever, anaplasmosis, and typhus cause fever, headache, rash, and neurological issues, transmitted by ticks and fleas. Sep. 02, 2025
- Peripheral Neuropathies Diphtheritic neuropathy Diphtheritic neuropathy: biphasic demyelinating polyneuropathy after severe diphtheria, first cranial nerves then limb weakness, autonomic involvement common. Jul. 10, 2025