Brain and Nervous System Medical Reference

Nereus is an FDA-approved prescription medicine. Here’s how it prevents vomiting caused by motion sickness.

Itvisma is a gene replacement therapy. Here’s how it treats spinal muscular atrophy.

Uplizna is a monoclonal antibody. Here’s how it treats neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder.

Firdapse is a potassium channel blocker. Here’s how it treats Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome (LEMS).

Privigen is an intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIg) medicine. Here’s how it treats chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP).

Koselugo is a prescription medicine used to treat a rare genetic condition called neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1).

Onpattro is small interfering RNA (siRNA) therapy. Here’s how it treats polyneuropathy caused by hereditary transthyretin-mediated (hATTR) amyloidosis.

Alice in Wonderland syndrome causes strange visual and sensory distortions. Explore its symptoms, causes, and how this rare neurological condition is managed.

Have trouble expressing your emotions? Learn more about alexithymia, a condition that can make it difficult to identify and express emotions.

An epidural hematoma is a pool of blood between the inside of your skull and your brain's outer covering. Find out causes and treatments for this potentially life-threatening problem.

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.

What is dopamine? Here's what to know about this neurotransmitter including how to boost dopamine levels naturally.

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).

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.

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.

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

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).

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.

At your first appointment with your hATTR amyloidosis care team, they may ask you a lot of questions. Here’s why, and here’s what you can do to prepare.

Your first hATTR appointment may seem scary. Here’s a guide for what to expect: from tests your doctor will order to the treatments they might recommend.

How to find the right doctor to treat your hATTR amyloidosis. Hint: You may need more than one.

Here’s what to bring so your doctor has everything needed to give you the best treatment for hereditary ATTR amyloidosis (hATTR).