REHABILITATION of the upper extremity in hemiplegie patients presents multiple problems. Superimposed musculoskeletal and neuromuscular complications may be obscured by the hemiplegia. Prompt ...

Primary lateral sclerosis (PLS) and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) are neurodegenerative diseases. PLS typically develops slowly, while ALS rapidly affects mobility and can become fatal.

Scientists have identified the first compound that eliminates the ongoing degeneration of upper motor neurons that become diseased and are a key contributor to ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis), a ...

Henry P, a 78-year-old white man, presents for evaluation because he recently fell while crossing the street. He states that he lost his balance on a windy day but is not sure what caused him to fall.

Neurons, also known as nerve cells, send and receive signals throughout your nervous system. While neurons have a lot in common with other types of cells, they’re structurally and functionally unique.