Neurology Now

The Advancements of Science: Biomedical research helps cure diseases in humans and animals

Brey, Robin L.

Fibromyalgia: Keeping It Real

Queen, Margaret

Neuralgia

Myers, Michelle

Neuralgia

Facing Down Stigma

Crue, Sandra

Discovering Art

Prockop, Leon

Discovering Art

Wandering With Alzheimer's

Poling, Jon S.

Quick Tip: Avoid the Post Office?

Rutt-Guerriere, Anita

Lewy Body Dementia

Baker, Ruth

Lewy Body Dementia

Seizure-Alert Dogs

Black, Mary

Correction

Friedreich's Ataxia

Stump, Elizabeth

Monster Garden

Monster Garden, Part II

Treatment for Spasticity in Cerebral Palsy

Wesolowski, Kierstin

Expressions of Courage: Art by People with Epilepsy

Neurology on the 'Net

Of Mice and Humans

Shaw, Gina

Animal research has been instrumental in developing treatments for multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's, stroke, and other neurological disorders. But some animal rights organizations are pushing to have animals given the same legal standing as humans, which would effectively ban all animal research since animals cannot give “informed consent.”

Boning Up On Multiple Sclerosis

Paturel, Amy

Many people with multiple sclerosis (MS)—and even some neurologists—are unaware that the disease can put people at increased risk of bone loss. Steroid treatments, vitamin D deficiency, and inactivity due to impaired mobility may all contribute to bone loss in people with MS. Here's what you can do to protect your bones and stay strong.

Q What has been found effective for reducing the muscle inflammation of polymyositis?

Amato, Anthony A.

Answers to your questions about polymyositis, spinal tap, stroke and depression, and Guillain-Barré Syndrome.

Q What is a spinal tap, and why is it done?

Avitzur, Orly

Answers to your questions about polymyositis, spinal tap, stroke and depression, and Guillain-Barré Syndrome.

Q My wife had a minor stroke six months ago and has experienced some depression since. Is this common? Do you have any recommendations?

Chaturvedi, Seemant

Answers to your questions about polymyositis, spinal tap, stroke and depression, and Guillain-Barré Syndrome.

Q I have had Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS). Can I get the flu shot?

Burns, Ted M.

Answers to your questions about polymyositis, spinal tap, stroke and depression, and Guillain-Barré Syndrome.

Animals in Biomedical Research

Where to go for more information on the topics discussed in this issue of Neurology Now and for a directory of patient advocacy organizations.

For Further Reading

Where to go for more information on the topics discussed in this issue of Neurology Now and for a directory of patient advocacy organizations.

Assistance Directory

Where to go for more information on the topics discussed in this issue of Neurology Now and for a directory of patient advocacy organizations.

Pictures of You: A photo series of Neurology Now readers

Levy, Annie

Deborah Ellen Schneider, massage therapist, horseback rider, author—and traumatic brain injury survivor.

One More Thought

Hadas, Rachel

A poem by poet and caregiver Rachel Hadas, whose husband has frontotemporal dementia.