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Dogs may be able to sniff out seizures

For the first time, researchers demonstrate that dogs can distinguish a distinct odor that the body produces during an epileptic seizure.
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Groundbreaking blood test detects fibromyalgia

Researchers have identified a unique 'molecular signature' that distinguishes fibromyalgia from other related disorders that doctors often confuse it with.
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What causes finger numbness?

Numbness in the fingers and hand can have a variety of different causes, including a pinched nerve, medications, and myofascial pain syndrome. Learn more in this article.
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Fibromyalgia: Many may receive wrong diagnosis

Millions of people live with fibromyalgia, a condition causing increased sensitivity to pain. However, a new study suggests many cases may be misdiagnosed.
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Everything you need to know about convulsions

Convulsions are common in some types of seizures and rare in a few other conditions. Learn more about the causes of convulsions and what to do if someone experiences them here.
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Could acid reflux explain sudden unexpected death in epilepsy?

Sudden unexpected deaths in epilepsy have proven difficult to unravel. A recent study concludes that they might be driven by acid reflux.
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Innovative brain implant could improve Parkinson's treatment

A novel device able to both record and modulate electrical impulses in the brain may improve treatments for Parkinson's disease and related conditions.
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High-tech epilepsy warning device could save lives

An innovative piece of wearable tech could reduce the risk of death from nighttime seizures for individuals with therapy-resistant epilepsy.
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What is the difference between multiple sclerosis and fibromyalgia?

Multiple sclerosis and fibromyalgia both involve the nervous system, and they can cause similar symptoms, such as pain and fatigue. However, there are crucial differences. Here, learn about the distinctions, as well as symptoms, diagnostic processes, and treatments for each condition.
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What are the side effects of gabapentin?

Gabapentin is an anticonvulsant medication that doctors often prescribe to prevent seizures in people with epilepsy. It is generally safe but can cause some side effects, including trembling and hoarseness. Here, learn more about the common, long-term, and rare side effects of gabapentin and when to see a doctor.
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What is medicine?

Medicine is not just about doctors and nurses but covers a wide range of specialties and qualifications. Find out more about some of the many fields involved in medicine.
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Sticking to one doctor is 'a matter of life and death'

A new systematic review — the first of its kind — shows just how important it is for patients to build a relationship with their doctors over time.
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Eight cancers could be diagnosed with a single blood test

Researchers have created a blood test that can detect eight cancer types with high specificity, representing a major step forward in cancer diagnostics.
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Do you have high blood pressure? You might, based on new guidelines

Almost half of adults in the United States are now classified as hypertensive, following a change to the guidelines for high blood pressure.
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Heart failure patients, clinicians have differing perceptions of risk level

Physicians identified a majority of patients with advanced heart failure as at high risk for transplant, left ventricular assist device (LVAD) or death while few of those patients considered...
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Work-life balance for physicians: The what, the why, and the how

Can physicians pack even more into their already busy schedules? Find out how experienced doctors find work-life balance: it's all about the individual.
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