Health Benefits From Omega 3 Fish Oil

August 7, 2008

There are many studies that have shown excellent health benefits from taking omega 3 type fish oil. Omega 3 oils are found in fish oils, flax seed and several vegetable oils including canola, soybean and olive oils. There are different components to these oils that provide health benefits. The DHA and EPA oils in fish [...]

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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Hand pain & Numb Fingers

July 23, 2008

Carpal tunnel syndrome is the most common “pinched nerve” condition that neurologists see. It is a form of compression neuropathy The typical patient comes in with complaints of hand or arm pain associated with one or more numb fingers. There is usually sparing of the little finger. This painful numbness will frequently wake affected patients [...]

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Migraine Headaches – Risk Factors & Progression

July 16, 2008

Migraine headaches are one of the most common neurological problems seen. There are an estimated 30 million affected American patients. Despite its common occurrence, fifty percent of affected individuals remain untreated. Why are there so many patients with migraine? A new report in Neurology Reviews has shed some light on migraine risk factors and how [...]

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Are You Tired of Waiting in Your Doctor’s Office? Sarasota Neurology Makes the Difference!

July 12, 2008

How many times have you had an appointment in your doctor’s office, gotten there on time and then had to wait 30 minutes, an hour or even more? We all have. It is one of the frustrating aspects of visiting your doctor’s office. Dr. Kassicieh, at Sarasota Neurology, understands that. He respects patients’ time and [...]

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Parkinson’s Disease May Benefit From Early Deep Brain Stimulation

July 10, 2008

Recent studies have suggested that qualifying Parkinson patients benefit from earlier treatment with deep brain stimulation, as reported in Clinical Neurology News. The study indicates that younger Parkinson disease patients are more likely to benefit from early brain stimulator treatment. There is information that may suggest that this therapy may have a protective effect in [...]

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Post-Concussion Syndrome – Headaches & Memory Loss

July 4, 2008

Post-concussion syndrome (PCS) results from injuries to the head. This can range from mild concussions (being struck on the head) to severe head injuries. Not always does the degree of head trauma correlate with the degree and symptoms of PCS. It is estimated that approximately 60-80% of patients suffering a moderate to severe concussion, traumatic [...]

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Vertigo — A Common Cause For Complaint of Dizziness

June 23, 2008

Vertigo is one of the most common causes of dizziness. It is distinctly different from other types of dizziness. With vertigo, a patient feels a spinning or moving sensation. The room or floor can feel like it is moving or the patient may feel a spinning or off balance sensation. Vertigo can sometimes be associated [...]

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Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) – Memory Loss Without Dementia

June 13, 2008

Many patients over the age of 65 complain of memory loss and are concerned they have dementia. Others attribute their memory loss to aging. While there is a very mild degree of memory loss associated with aging, it is usually not significant. For example, forgetting where you put your keys or where you parked your [...]

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Piriformis Syndrome – Back Pain & Sciatica

May 31, 2008

How many people do you know who tell of back pain that has no cure? Or sciatica or leg pain than doctors cannot find the cause for. They tell you that the MRI scan was normal, back injections of steroids do not help and no medication has relieved their pain. There are tens of thousands [...]

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Alzheimer’s Drug Shows New Promise for Headache Treatment

May 27, 2008

Namenda (memantine) is the newest medication used in the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease. New research has shown that Namenda may be effective in treating patients with both migraine and tension headaches. The study done by John Krusz, PhD, MD showed that some patients with chronic migraines that did not do well with other headache treatments, [...]

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