Neurology

ADHD Racial Disparities

Young Black males with ADHD are underdiagnosed and undertreated, Penn State study finds

Face blindness can be an isolating and embarrassing condition – and it's more prevalent than once believed

Face blindness

Aphasia affects 2 million Americans, but most had never heard of it before Bruce Willis's diagnosis

Even a mild COVID-19 infection can lead to changes in the brain, study finds

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Scientists zeroing in on the cause of 'COVID brain'

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Temple, Penn scientists take step toward reversing spinal cord damage

Temple Spinal Inury

Stroke risk among COVID-19 patients may be lower than previously thought

Stroke risk in COVID-19 patients low

'Silent' neurological damage caused by COVID-19 may lead to future health problems

Brain deficits with COVID

Children's Health

CHOP retains No. 2 spot in U.S. News' best pediatric hospital rankings

CHOP ranked second by U.S. News

The causes of epilepsy are not always clear, but there are ways to treat and prevent it

Understanding epilepsy

New study identifies gut-brain connection in development of Parkinson's

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We have a subconscious negative brain response to disfigured faces, Penn study finds

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Alternative Medicine

Jefferson and Wills Eye center to focus on connections between neuroscience, vision care

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Americans are OK with adults using Adderall at work – but not athletes or students

Does Adderall help with tests?

For Philly-area neurosurgeon, spring brings a hive of activity

Carroll - The Doctor is Out Beekeeper

Experiencing regular pain? Improving sleep quality could provide relief, study suggests

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A neuroscientist's tips for a new year tuneup for your brain

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The Monthly Migraine: I qualified for the buzzy migraine injection

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Delco stroke patients no longer will be sent to Philly for acute treatment

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Flip a switch and shut down seizures?

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Genetic testing: Should I get tested for Alzheimer's risk?

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Alan Alda living with Parkinson's – a neurologist explains treatment advances

The FDA approves the first drug to prevent migraines

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Swashbuckling surgeon shares special skill

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Pennsylvania hospital apologizes for telling patients to get care somewhere else

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What we know and don’t know about memory loss after surgery

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Penn leading $4 million effort to improve brain injury diagnosis, treatment

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Penn hospital employees find 'rare' 19th century medical notebook

RARE PENN MEDICAL NOTEBOOK

Philly's Blackfynn breaks down barriers in neurology research data

Pennsylvania Hospital's first female neurosurgeon is paying it forward

Carroll - Penn Neurosurgery Zarina Ali

Mom in Friendly's incident: 'I'm not ashamed of my son' and his autism

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Wake up, are you suffering from 'Trump syndrome'?

Psilocybin Cancer Depression

For cancer patients with depression, psilocybin may provide lasting relief

Philadelphia Addiction Crisis

Fatal overdoses are falling, but 4 in 10 Philly residents believe the addiction crisis is worsening

Tampons Philly Schools

Free period products to be available to Philly school district students

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App helps nursing parents find lactation rooms in City Center municipal buildings

Purdue Pharma settlement

Purdue Pharma's $7.4 billion opioid settlement will pay $200 million to Pa. and $125 million to N.J.

Travis Barker Running

Celebrity-led running clubs are trendy — and hold the power to spark a new health movement

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