Brain and Nervous System Medical Reference

Macrocephaly means my head is bigger than most other babies' heads. Learn about its causes, symptoms, treatment and more

When you have myasthenia gravis, being your own health care advocate means getting the best care.

Tracking your symptoms of myasthenia gravis is an important part of managing your care. We’ll explain why.

Treating myasthenia gravis can be difficult because symptoms can be different for everybody. So how do you know if your treatment is working?

The MG-ADL Activities of Daily Living Scale can help you measure and track your MG symptoms so your care team can manage your treatment.

Imaavy is a prescription intravenous (IV) medicine. Here’s how it treats myasthenia gravis.

Explore the slang term, "brain rot." Find out if too much low-quality content, social media, or screen time can cause mental decline.

Discover the science behind neuroplasticity and how your brain can rewire itself for learning. Here are some tips and tricks.

Amvuttra is a prescription injectable medicine. Here’s how it treats transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy.

Explore what causes von Hippel-Lindau (VHL) syndrome, cancer risks, and early detection. Find out about surgery and get living tips for VHL.

Your body sends signals to your brain all the time. Interoception has to do with how well you hear these messages and know what they mean.

Gomekli is a prescription medicine called a kinase inhibitor. Here’s how it treats neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1).

Enspryng is a biologic medicine. Here’s how it treats neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder.

Vyvgart Hytrulo is a combination of efgartigimod alfa and hyaluronidase. Here’s how it treats chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP).

Amvuttra is a prescription injectable medicine. Here’s how it treats hereditary transthyretin-mediated amyloidosis with polyneuropathy.

Spinraza is a prescription injectable medicine. Here’s how it treats spinal muscular atrophy (SMA).

Evrysdi is an oral medicine. Here’s how it treats spinal muscular atrophy (SMA).

Ultomiris es un inhibidor de acción prolongada para el tratamiento de la miastenia grave.

Conoce más sobre el Zilbrysq, un efectivo tratamiento para la la miastenia grave, que puede inyectarse en casa.

La crisis miasténica, una complicación grave de la miastenia grave, afecta la respiración. Aprende a identificarla y qué hacer ante una emergencia.

Cuando tienes miastenia grave, es importante aprovechar al máximo tu energía limitada. Estos consejos y herramientas pueden ayudarte a sentirte más fuerte por más tiempo.

Conoce sobre Vyvgart, un medicamento recetado para ciertos tipos de miastenia grave generalizada.

Rystiggo es un anticuerpo monoclonal. Así es como trata la miastenia grave generalizada.

Entiende los conceptos básicos de la miastenia grave, de acuerdo con los expertos de WebMD.

WebMD te explica los síntomas de la miastenia grave, una enfermedad caracterizada por la debilidad muscular.

WebMD explica el diagnóstico y el tratamiento de la miastenia grave.

Demon face syndrome (prosopometamorphopsia) is a rare condition caused by visual perception issues in which you see distorted faces that can resemble monsters or demons.

Dyspraxia is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects how your neurological (nerve) system and brain function.

WebMD explains how your doctor will determine the cause of your fainting, and what to do if someone nearby faints.

If you are prone to fainting, follow some of these preventive measures from the experts at WebMD.

Aprende sobre los tratamientos para la miastenia grave y evalúa si el tratamiento que tienes te funciona.

La miastenia grave es un trastorno neuromuscular poco común que debilita los músculos y causa agotamiento. Sin embargo, vivir con ella no tiene por qué frenarte.

Los síntomas son diferentes en cada persona. Entiende cómo la miastenia grave impacta tu vida con estos consejos.

Recarga tu energía durante el día con estos consejos si tienes miastenia grave.

¿Es seguro hacer ejercicios cuando tienes miastenia grave? Con la ayuda correcta no tienes por qué frenarte.

Rystiggo is a monoclonal antibody. Here’s how it treats myasthenia gravis.

Vyvgart is a neonatal Fc receptor blocker. Here’s how it treats generalized myasthenia gravis.

Episodic memory is the ability to recall personal experiences, including where and when the event happened, forming part of a long-term memory.

Zilbrysq is a complement inhibitor. Here’s how it treats myasthenia gravis.

Primary progressive aphasia is a neurological disorder that gradually impairs language abilities, affecting speech, writing, and comprehension while other cognitive functions stay intact.

Wainua is a subcutaneous injection. Here’s how it treats hereditary transthyretin-mediated amyloidosis (hATTR).

Mareos: Explora las causas y los síntomas de los mareos. Comprende cuándo es crucial buscar ayuda médica y cuáles son algunas de las opciones de tratamiento más efectivos.

Skyclarys is a Nrf2 activator. Here’s how it treats Friedreich Ataxia.

Ultomiris is a long-acting complement inhibitor. Here’s how it treats myasthenia gravis.

Ingrezza is a VMAT2 inhibitor. Here’s how it treats movement disorders.

Implicit memory and explicit memory: What’s the difference and what are examples of implicit and explicit memory?

Austedo is a VMAT2 inhibitor. Here’s how it treats movement disorders.

Your hATTR amyloidosis care team is vitally important to your health. Here’s a look at which health professionals are on it, and what they do.

Find out which questions can help you get the most from your next hereditary ATTR amyloidosis (hATTR) doctor visit.