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Brain and Nervous System Research and Studies Directory
Research and studies that explore the brain and nervous system help doctors provide effective tests and treatments and determine causes for brain disorders. Follow the links below to find WebMD's comprehensive coverage about how studies and research into brain activity and function help improve medical care.
Medical Reference
Clinical Trials for ADHD
Clinical trials are research programs which test new treatments for ADHD. WebMD helps you understand how they work.
Brain Diseases
WebMD explains categories of brain disease, including those caused by infection and trauma and those caused by vascular, neurodegenerative, and autoimmune disorders.
Post-Concussion Syndrome: Symptoms, Treatments, Tests, Recovery, and More
WebMD explains post-concussion syndrome, including causes, symptoms, and treatments.
Sensory Processing Disorder: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
WebMD explains sensory processing disorder, a condition in which the brain has trouble receiving information from the senses. People with the condition may be over-sensitive to things in their environment, such as sounds.
Features
How to Keep Your Brain Fit
Don't take your brain's powers for granted. Here's what you can do -- throughout your life -- to stay sharp.
Most Memorable Stories of 2010
WebMD looks back at the most memorable stories of 2010.
Can Low Cholesterol Keep Your Brain Healthy?
Some studies show that high levels of cholesterol may be linked to Alzheimer's disease or other kinds of dementia.