neurology

Learn the six types of concussions that clinicians use to classify brain injuries based on their symptoms. A concussion is a form of traumatic brain injury caused by a hard bump, blow, or jolt to the head. It may be seen in the case of falls, road traffic accidents, and sports injuries, or due to …

Ocular migraines are headaches that are accompanied by a temporary loss of vision in one eye, and they usually don’t indicate a serious condition Ocular migraines are headaches that are accompanied by a temporary loss of vision in one eye, and they usually don’t indicate a serious condition.  While an ocular migraine may be alarming, vision changes are temporary and …

Examples of common screening tests used for cognitive impairment include Mini-Cog, Mini-Mental State Exam, and Montreal Cognitive Assessment Cognitive screening tests check for problems with cognition, which is a combination of processes in your brain involved with thinking, memory, language, concentration, and judgment. Examples of common screening tests used for cognitive impairment include: Mini-Cog: Takes 3-5 minutes to complete. The …

What is Parkinson’s? Parkinson’s disease is a brain disorder that causes movement problems like shaking, slow movements, muscle stiffness, and loss of balance and coordination. The most effective treatment for Parkinson's is levodopa, but there are other medications and treatments available. Parkinson’s disease is a brain disorder that causes movement problems like shaking, slow movements, muscle stiffness, and loss of …

What is Parkinson’s? Parkinson's disease is a brain disorder that causes movement problems like a slow, shuffling walk, loss of balance and coordination, and tremors. The newest drugs for Parkinson's are adenosine A2a antagonists and other therapies. Parkinson’s disease is a brain disorder that causes movement problems like a slow, shuffling walk, loss of balance and coordination, and tremors. Anyone …

While the exact cause of Tourette’s syndrome is unknown, genetic and environmental factors likely play a key role in causing damage to nerve cells Tourette syndrome is a neurological disorder characterized by sudden, repetitive, and uncontrolled movements or sounds called tics. While the exact cause of Tourette syndrome is unknown, some researchers speculate that problems in the basal ganglia—the part …

Vestibular schwannoma or acoustic neuroma is a benign, slow-growing brain tumor that starts in the vestibulocochlear nerve Vestibular schwannoma or acoustic neuroma is a benign, slow-growing brain tumor that starts in the vestibulocochlear nerve, which is responsible for hearing and balance. In most cases, vestibular schwannoma grows very slowly but can cause symptoms due to compression of surrounding structures and …

Signs that a patient with Alzheimer's disease is close to the end of their life include restlessness, inability to speak or swallow, and breathing changes In the final stages of Alzheimer’s disease, neuronal damage and muscle weakness cause patients to lose the ability to coordinate even simple movements. Eventually, they are unable to walk, communicate, control bladder or bowel movements, …

Unfortunately, spinal stenosis cannot be cured, and nothing can stop or reverse the progression of spinal cord damage caused by aging Unfortunately, spinal stenosis cannot be cured, and nothing can stop or reverse the progression of spinal cord damage caused by aging. However, the condition responds well to conservative treatments in most cases. With the help of physical therapy and …

While spinal stenosis is not a serious condition in the initial stages, it can lead to serious and permanent damage if it becomes advanced or is untreated Spinal stenosis is caused by gradual narrowing of the spinal canal, resulting in painful pressure and compression on the spinal cord and nerves. While spinal stenosis is not a serious condition in the …