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Fingers numbed. Slurred consonants. Drooping mouth. These are the classic signs of a mini-stroke, technically referred to as a transient ischemic stroke (TIA). Symptoms may last for one minute; they may last for 10 or 20. Eventually, they abate, leaving nothing but a close call and a second chance. What Is a Transient Ischemic Stroke? […]

If you’ve been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, one of your first questions might be how this disease will affect pregnancy. Women of childbearing age are the largest demographic group who is diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS). Because the symptoms of MS can be unpredictable, pregnancy with this condition is different for everyone. However, the good […]

Meningitis is an acute inflammation of protective membranes that shield the spinal cord and the brain. It is sometimes caused by drugs or medications, but the typical cause is infection with viruses or microorganisms such as bacteria. Because the inflammation is so close to the brain and spinal cord, the two key components of the […]