The plantar reflex is a reflex elicited when the sole of the foot is stimulated with a blunt instrument. In normal adults the plantar reflex causes a downward response. In newborn babies, the response ...

I am a 70-year-old woman in good health. I recently saw a neurologist about my almost daily migraines. I also noted a feeling across the top of my right foot (and partway around it) that feels like a ...

Dr Laurence Knott pointed out that pernicious anaemia, an acquired autoimmune disorder, can be the culprit behind a vitamin B12 deficiency. The onset of symptoms are usually gradual. As such, the ...