My Doctor Online The Permanente Medical Group
MaryAlice Ambrose, MD
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- Santa Clara Stroke Center
- Managing Your Headaches
- The Brain Matters - American Academy of Neurology
- National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
- ClinicalTrials.gov
- Communicate Your Health Care Wishes - California Advance Health Care Directive Kit
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Stroke
A stroke occurs when blood flow to a part of the brain is impaired, or because there is bleeding within the brain. During a stroke, damage to the brain occurs very quickly. It is essential to get medical treatment as soon as possible to restore the flow of blood. StrokeRead more.
Parkinson's Disease and Parkinsonian Syndrome
Parkinson's disease occurs when nerve cells in the brain that produce the chemical dopamine become damaged or die. Dopamine is crucial for coordinated muscle and movement control. Patients begin to experience difficulties with movement, including tremor, slowness of movement, stiffness, and loss of balance. Some patients with clinical features resembling Parkinson's disease have a Parkinsonian syndrome. Parkinson's Disease and Parkinsonian SyndromeRead more.
Headache
Headaches affect almost everyone. Migraines and tension headaches are the most common varieties of headache, although there are many different types. While most headaches can be treated at home, some types need immediate medical care. HeadacheRead more.
Neuropathy
Neuropathy is caused by damage to the nerves that link the spine to those in arms, legs, hands and feet. Nerve damage can trigger pain, numbness and muscle weakness in any part of the body. Treatment approaches include managing the underlying condition or injury and also treating pain symptoms. Neuropathy Read more.
Epilepsy
Individuals with epilepsy experience recurrent uncontrollable losses, or change, of consciousness. The condition is caused by abnormal electrical activity in the brain. Seizures can be well controlled by medications. EpilepsyRead more.