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Children severely affected by holoprosencephaly typically do not live beyond early infancy, whereas mildly affected children survive past 12 months. Holoprosencephaly (HPE) is a developmental abnormality in which the brain doesn’t separate into two different hemispheres. HPE malformation is mostly seen in the forebrain.  During the 18th and 28th days after conception, the embryonic forebrain …

Damage to any part of the corpus callosum can lead to distorted or absent communication between the left and right hemispheres of the brain The function of the corpus callosum is to connect the two halves of the brain. Damage to any part of the corpus callosum can lead to distorted or absent communication between the left and right hemispheres …

While medications used to treat multiple sclerosis (MS) may not help ease fatigue, they may help keep you awake and manage your tiredness While medications used to treat multiple sclerosis (MS) may not help ease fatigue, they may help keep you awake and manage your tiredness. Presently, there are no FDA-approved drugs for treating MS-related fatigue. Doctors may prescribe off-label …

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is typically diagnosed between 20 to 40 years of age and affects women more than men. Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a disease that may affect individuals at any age from childhood to their 70s and 80s. However, it is typically diagnosed between 20 to 40 years of age and affects women more than men. Moreover, MS is …

For most people, medications offer a safe and effective way to relieve Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) symptoms. While they are not a permanent cure for ADHD, medicines may help improve the ability to control impulses, concentrate, follow through with tasks, and plan ahead. A majority of the medications commonly prescribed for ADHD are controlled substances regulated by the law. …

The parietal lobe of the brain, also called the association cortex, is responsible for sensory processing, navigation and control, and many other functions The parietal lobe of the brain, also called the association cortex, is located parallel to the deep groove that divides the brain into right and left halves. It serves multiple functions, include: Helps sense temperature changes through …

The 3 types of neurofibromatosis include neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1), neurofibromatosis type 2 (NF2), and schwannomatosis (SWN). A neurofibromatosis is a group of genetic conditions that causes tumor formation on the nerves, brain, spinal cord, and skin. The tumors are generally noncancerous (benign) although some tumors may develop cancerous changes (malignancies). The three types of neurofibromatosis include: Neurofibromatosis type 1 …

The cerebrum is responsible for coordinating movement, thinking, reasoning, problem-solving, emotions, learning, speech, vision, and other senses The cerebrum is the largest part of the brain and divided into left and right hemispheres separated by a deep groove. Each side of the cerebral hemisphere controls the opposite side of the body. As a whole, the cerebrum is responsible for: Initiating …

Motor fluctuations in Parkinson’s disease are caused by drops in dopamine brain levels since your nerve cells can no longer make enough of the chemical. Motor fluctuations are common occurrences in many people with Parkinson’s disease as the disease progresses. Researchers think they are caused by two reasons. Wearing off effect As time passes, Parkinson’s disease worsens. The ability of …

In ancient times, trepanation was a type of neurosurgery used to treat head injuries, heal certain symptoms, and for ritual and spiritual reasons. Cranial trepanation, also called trephination, is the name given for the ancient surgical procedure to create an opening or drill holes in the skull. It represents one of the most ancient types of neurosurgery and neuroscience. Trepanation …