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M. Flint Beal, M.D.;
and David J. Kupfer, M.D.;
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How We Know: Learning the Secrets of the Brain � The Dana Guide

In the twentieth century, with progress in techniques and technology, brain research began to gather momentum, and as the century closed, a much repeated theme

Trigeminal Neuralgia � The Dana Guide

Trigeminal neuralgia, formerly called tic douloureux, is a terrible shooting pain in the face.

Sleep Disorders � The Dana Guide

Disorders of sleep and wakefulness can lead to poor health and impaired occupational, social, and psychological functioning.

Bell�s Palsy � The Dana Guide

The cardinal symptom of Bell�s palsy is a painful weakness of one side of the face, which may develop within just hours, raising concern about a stroke.

Parkinson's Disease � The Dana Guide

Parkinson's Disease is a progressive neurological disorder that most commonly develops between the ages of 55 and 65.

Viral Encephalitis � The Dana Guide

The varied viruses that can cause encephalitis can be spread by people, by domestic or wild animals or by female mosquitoes and ticks.

Autism � The Dana Guide

Autism is a disorder in brain development that becomes apparent in earliest childhood.

Creativity, Talents, and Skills � The Dana Guide

Our brains are constructed for creativity, talents, and skills; some combination of all three is the rule, not the exception.

Alzheimer�s Disease � The Dana Guide

Alzheimer�s disease evolves slowly, with occasional plateaus. Memory loss is usually one of the first noticeable symptoms, and can be quite mild.

Bipolar Disorder � The Dana Guide

People who have bipolar disorder usually experience many episodes of both mania and depression over the course of a lifetime.

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Parkinson's Disease — The Dana Guide

Published Jul 06, 2009

by Mahlon R. DeLong

Parkinson's Disease is a progressive neurological disorder that most commonly develops between the ages of 55 and 65.

Alcoholism — The Dana Guide

Published Jun 16, 2009

by Charles P. O'Brien, M.D., Ph.D.

A disease defined by the compulsive use of alcohol to the point that it interferes with work or personal life or impairs health

Anxiety and Panic — The Dana Guide

Published Jun 10, 2009

by Jack M. Gorman

Anxiety is a normal human emotion, but at times can become abnormal and harmful.