Heidi Moawad, MD

Phobias are associated with major alterations in brain activity as detected by functional imaging studies.

Nostalgic experiences trigger metabolic activity and blood flow in several brain regions and can be a useful emotional strategy or a harmful addiction.

Ovarian tumors are most often associated with paraneoplastic syndromes, but other tumors can produce antibodies that target CNS structures.

Patients with phantom limb pain may benefit best from tailored therapy based on individual pain response coupled with attention to side effects.

While we might like to think we have what it takes to determine whether someone is lying or telling the truth, research shows it’s not that easy.

Do vitamins and natural supplements have any place in the treatment of serious neurological conditions? How would you handle patient inquiries?

Alien hand syndrome, a rare neurological symptom, may be produced by a number of etiologies and more than one specific region of cerebral damage.

Who is most likely to be affected by Alice in Wonderland syndrome? Would you consider a toxicology screen or neuroimaging for afflicted patients?

At least 80% of leisure cruise passengers report some degree of motion sickness. Our blogger offers advice for your patients.

Cognitive deficits have been extensively studied, but what could be gained from studying the brain activity of highly intelligent individuals?

What is the best method of shingles and post herpetic neuralgia treatment? A vaccine in phase 3 trials may be the answer.

New research reveals the presence of physiological changes in research participants while suffering from bad dreams.

How do you approach the management of patients with multiple sclerosis and another autoimmune condition, such as psoriasis?

How important do you consider cognitive rest in the management of TBI? How long do you recommend cognitive rest in patients with mild TBI?

Where does neurology misinformation come from, who is prone to it, and how can you deal with it?

Cannabis may be useful for some types of refractory epilepsy, but few controlled studies with objective measures of efficacy and side effects exist.

Is Internet overuse a consequence of underlying brain anomalies or does the addiction produce brain anomalies?

A self-degrading implantable device for the brain may potentially ease some of the challenges of managing TBIs and other neurological emergencies.

Attentiveness to the subtle signs of lead-induced illness make it more likely for children to receive timely diagnosis and treatment.

If Zika virus is responsible for microcephaly, which seems likely, this is a serious neurological consequence of the infection in pregnant women.

Does prophylactic onabotulinumtoxinA benefit patients with migraine or are they experiencing a placebo effect?

Does it matter whether the medications we prescribe to patients are generated via the most cutting edge 3D printing technology?

Compliance, an obstacle in depression treatment for all patients, can be especially difficult for patients with dementia.

While the typical services of medical missions are generally outside the realm of neurology, neurologists can provide unique and valuable care.

There’s an exciting new treatment for refractory Tourette syndrome, but many aspects to consider before recommending this option.

Our blogger delves into the pros and cons of acupuncture as a complementary treatment for migraine.

A neurologist’s main goal is promoting optimal healing after a concussion, but pressure to return athletes to play can make treatment difficult.

Sharpen your sleuthing skills to help prevent a rising trend in drug abuse.

Our blogger considers a new approach to studying MS and welcomes your thoughts on the subject.