Astrocytomas are a type of noncancerous, or benign, cyst that grows within astrocytes, which are specific star-shaped cells within the brain. These brain cysts are most commonly diagnosed in children between the ages of five and eight, according...
Multiple sclerosis, or MS, is an autoimmune disease that targets the central nervous system, which consists of the brain and spinal cord. MS causes inflammation and damage to the sheath covering nerve cells. This sheath protects the nerve and also...
The eye is a vital structure in the body that allows people to see the world around them. The nerves in the eye can sometimes become damaged, or specific parts of the eye can become inflamed. This can lead to blurry vision, double vision, eye pain...
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a disease in which the body's immune system turns on its host. It attacks the myelin in the body, which is the protective coating of the nerves in the spinal cord and the brain. The Mayo Clinic lists most of the symptoms...
Multiple sclerosis is a chronic and progressive disease of the nervous system. MedlinePlus, an online medical encyclopedia, reports that scientists are not certain about the cause of multiple sclerosis, but hypothesize that an autoimmune reaction...
Multiple sclerosis is a debilitating, progressive disease caused by damage to the myelin coating of nerves in the brain, eyes and spinal cord. The exact cause of multiple sclerosis is poorly understood. Symptoms often appear, disappear, and worsen...
Chloramphenicol is an antibiotic available as an injection. It is used for the treatment of serious infections when microorganisms have developed resistance to other antibiotics. In some cases, chloramphenicol will have the advantage of...
Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) is a common virus: According to Dr. John Sullivan, writing in the medical database UpToDate, it is estimated that 90 to 95 percent of adults have evidence of being infected by the virus at some time. It commonly causes...
The optic nerve enables people to see by translating photons of light into electrical impulses that can be interpreted by the brain. The optic nerve is the second of 12 cranial nerves that exit the brain through holes, called foramen, in the...
In its "Take 3 Actions to Fight the Flu" campaign, the Centers for Disease Control and Preventions (CDC) lists "take time to get a flu vaccine" as the No. 1 thing people can do to reduce their risk of getting the flu. In healthy adults, the flu...
Usually, people don't realize they have multiple sclerosis until they have a first attack of symptoms. It's called clinical isolated syndrome and usually happens when you're between 20 and 40 years old. When you experience a second attack, you...
