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Dr. C. Philip O’Carroll is a distinguished neurologist based in Newport Beach, CA, renowned for his expertise in diagnosing and treating a wide range of neurological disorders. With decades of experience, Dr. O’Carroll is committed to providing personalized care and advancing the field of neurology through continuous education and research.

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Protecting Your Brain Against Memory Loss

There are a number of modifiable risk factors for memory loss and Alzheimer’s disease (AD). You can be proactive and reduce your risk by: Taking control of your blood pressure Studies demonstrate that mid-life high blood pressure leads to poor brain function...

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Rebound Headache when the Solution is the Problem

INTRODUCTION Too much of a good thing can be a real "headache" for migraine sufferers. Analgesics (pain killers) are designed to relieve pain. But if these drugs, both prescription and non-prescription, are overused, they can actually cause headache. This is known as...

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Treatment of Analgesic Rebound Headache

BREAKING THE CYCLE The first step toward breaking the analgesic rebound cycle is to talk about it with the physician. Many patients ignore the fact that they are taking over-the-counter medicines; they feel that somehow these are not "real drugs." Be absolutely honest...

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