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Hypersomnia: what is excessive sleepiness and can it be treated?
Hypersomnia is a sleep condition characterised by daytime or excessive sleepiness. It can vary in intensity and can have different causes. Professor Matthew Walker, a top neurologist, explains what hypersomnia is, its causes and the unfortunate effects this problem can have on people’s lives.
Por Dr Mark Weatherall
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Cluster headache: The most painful condition known to humankind?
What is a cluster headache exactly, and how does it differ from a normal headache? We asked Dr Mark Weatherall, consultant neurologist with a subspecialist interest in the management of headaches.
Por Professor Peter Garrard
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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.
Por Dr Dora Lozsadi
08.10.18
Neurología
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.
Por Dr Stefan Schumacher
05.10.18
Neurología
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.
Por Professor Matthew Walker
26.09.18
Neurología
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.
Por Mr Sinan Barazi
14.09.18
Neurología
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.
Por Professor Matthew Walker
31.08.18
Neurología
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.
Por Dr Stefan Schumacher
14.08.18
Neurología
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...
Por Dr Dora Lozsadi
03.08.18
Neurología
¿Qué causa la epilepsia y las convulsiones acortan la vida de una persona?
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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