Overview of dyslexia
All you need to know about dyslexia. What Is Dyslexia? Dyslexia is a language-based learning disability due to disruption in the brain,...
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Raneen Awada
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The Science Behind Human Memory: How Memories Are Formed and Remembered
Memories are what make us who we are. They allow us to process the environment around us, make changes to our behavior, and most...
Anshul Kapur
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Beyond the Brain: Unlocking Memory and Processing in Non-Neural Cells
For decades, the prevailing view in neuroscience has been that memories are exclusively the domain of neurons in the brain. However, a...
Aaminah Najmus Sahar
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The rise in Alzheimer's disease
Alzheimer's disease is a brain disorder that causes the brain to shrink and brain cells to die. It slowly destroys memory, thinking,...
Juanna Maisie
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The Evolutionary Implications of Fear
Overview: Whether you have experienced the leaden weight in your stomach before a speech or had your vision spiral when you stand on a...
Eiliyah Annam
Nov 93 min read
Inside the Storm: Unpacking the Complex World of Migraines and Their Triggers
Imagine a storm that's brewing right behind your eyes, one that lasts for hours or days, that strikes without mercy inside your head. A...
Meadow James
Nov 83 min read
Cars, Boats, Planes…The Vestibular System’s Worst Nightmare
Introduction to the Vestibular System The vestibular system is a collection of sensory organs in the inner ear that help you maintain...
Nikki Elmi
Nov 73 min read
Charcot Foot Uncovered: Understanding, Treating, and Preventing a Silent Threat to Diabetic Feet
Figure 1. Normal Foot vs. Charcot Foot By Nikki Elmi Charcot foot is a progressive, degenerative condition that severely impacts the...
Ma. Teresita Chica
Oct 285 min read
Music Therapy as Non-Pharmacological Treatment Against Neurological Illnesses
Music therapy (MT) is a non-pharmacological treatment widely used to deal with dysfunctions caused by various illnesses, particularly...
Katharina Cangl
Oct 274 min read
Could it be a stroke?
Imagine you or someone close to you suddenly starts feeling ill. They may feel sudden dizziness, difficulties with speech, or loss of...
dlgoodwin94rn
Oct 272 min read
A Sound Solution: Focused Ultrasound Offers New Hope for Parkinson's Patients.
Authored by Dianna Goodwin, MSN, RN Parkinson’s disease is a condition that affects movement. It happens when the brain doesn’t make...
sa206442
Oct 213 min read
Is Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation the Solution for Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Adults?
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a disorder characterized by airway collapse leading to episodes of breathing cessation. In North...
nursefreed2
Oct 133 min read
Ow, my aching head. How to address rebound headaches.
Stress. Caffeine. Lack of caffeine. Medications. Dehydration. Lack of sleep. Poor diet. Alcohol... Headaches can be caused by multiple...
Farzana Begum
Oct 52 min read
Managing Pain in Parkinson’s Disease
Pain is a common, yet often under-recognized symptom of Parkinson’s disease (PD). It affects approximately 40-80% of patients and can...
Farzana Begum
Oct 51 min read
Caring for people with Alzheimer's
Caring for People with Alzheimer's Disease Caring for individuals with Alzheimer's disease requires a compassionate, patient, and...
Shumala Jayakrishna
Oct 13 min read
Lasers, Tumours and A New Surgical Strategy
Epilepsy and brain tumours require surgeries with large incisions and long recovery periods. However, Laser Interstitial Thermal Therapy...
Lingomedical
Sep 273 min read
Can’t stop moving your legs at night?
Restless legs syndrome Restless legs syndrome (RLS), also known as known as Willis-Ekbom disease, is a neurological disorder...
Meadow James
Sep 253 min read
Do Humans Really Have the Attention Span of a Goldfish?
The statistic that humans have a shorter attention span than goldfish is incorrect and over-simplified, but speaks to the recurring...
Anshul Kapur
Sep 252 min read
Glioblastoma Unmasked: Cutting-Edge Advances in the Battle Against Brain Cancer
Glioblastoma (GBM) is one of the most aggressive and lethal forms of brain cancer, arising from glial cells in the brain and spinal cord....
Katharina Cangl
Sep 203 min read
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
by Katharina Cangl What is ALS? Stephen Hawking, Lou Gehrig, and Jim "Catfish" Hunter have two things in common. First, they were...
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