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Health and Wellness | March 28, 2025

How to Tell If You Have Multiple Sclerosis (MS)

Multiple Sclerosis or MS is a central nervous system disease with many different symptoms. Learn the types of MS, causes and treatments.
Health and Wellness | March 7, 2025

Vertigo: Causes and Treatments

Vertigo, characterized by dizziness and balance issues, is a symptom of inner ear or brain issues. Learn about its causes and treatments.
Health and Wellness | January 10, 2025

How Is Epilepsy Diagnosed?

A physician and patient discuss test results for epilepsy.
Epilepsy is a brain disorder marked by seizures. Learn how it's diagnosed, including use of tests like EEGs and inpatient monitoring.
Health and Wellness | December 2, 2024

Why Do I Get Frequent Headaches?

Getting frequent headaches is not normal. Scripps headache specialists discuss the different types of headaches and treatments.
Health and Wellness | October 22, 2024

What Is the Difference Between Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease?

Alzheimer's disease is the most common type of dementia. Dementia is a general term for a group of conditions affecting cognitive function.
Alzheimer's disease is the most common type of dementia. It is a progressive brain disorder. Early detection and medications can help.
Health and Wellness | September 16, 2024

Chronic Headaches: Types, Causes, Symptoms, Treatments (video/podcast)

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Frequent headaches affect 45 million Americans. Dr. Emily Rubenstein Engel, a Scripps neurologist, discusses headache types and treatments.
Health and Wellness | August 27, 2024

What Is Multiple Sclerosis? How Is It Treated? (video/podcast)

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Multiple sclerosis is a chronic autoimmune disease affecting the central nervous system. Learn about its causes, symptoms, and treatments.
Patient Stories | August 27, 2024

Advancing Care for Brain and Spine Conditions

Christopher Uchiyama, MD, PhD, director and head of neurological surgery, Scripps Clinic, and his Scripps neurosciences colleagues are innovating new ways to diagnose, treat and help prevent a comprehensive range of conditions.
Learn how Scripps became a leader in neurological care through innovation and treatment of a full range of brain and spinal conditions.
Health and Wellness | June 26, 2024

What Is Early-Onset Alzheimer’s? (video/podcast)

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A Scripps neurologist explains symptoms and treatments for early-onset Alzheimer's disease, which affects memory, thinking and behavior.
Health and Wellness | April 25, 2024

Fatherhood Fuels Doctor’s Passion for Care and Learning

Leonard Sokol, MD, sits at the playground with his son.
Fatherhood drives Dr. Leonard Sokol’s passion for learning and patient care. The Scripps neurologist is the father of two young children.