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A sudden temporary episode of memory loss and confusion is called transient global amnesia. The criteria for its diagnosis is that it must not be attributed to any other neurological condition. Those affected by the condition cannot recall recent events and are unable to make new memories. This often leads sufferers to repeat the same ...click here to read more

Aspiration pneumonia is inflammation in the lungs, typically caused by an infection picked up from breathing in foreign matter – it’s also known as anaerobic pneumonia. One study conducted in Japan looked at risk factors that contribute to the onset of aspiration pneumonia. Even though it’s a leading cause of death among aging populations, there ...click here to read more

Many channels you turn on, papers you flip through, and even signs you walk by are now promoting marijuana for health. Many people in the U.S turn to cannabis as a treatment option for a variety of ailments including glaucoma, IBS, Crohn’s disease, and seizures. With more awareness of cannabis and what it can do ...click here to read more

Urine is often a light, pale-yellowish color, so when it appears dark it can be alarming. First off, dark urine is a sign of your level of hydration and can be an indicator that you need to consume more water. Generally, the darker the urine, the more concentrated it is. Aside from dehydration, there are ...click here to read more

Over the past several decades, the treatment options for stroke patients have evolved to the point where the number of stroke survivors has increased by 68 percent. The two most effective treatments are intra-arterial therapies and intravenous thrombolysis. Both are reperfusion therapies, which allow blood flow to be restored through a blocked artery or vein. ...click here to read more

According to a new study from the University of Eastern Finland and the German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases, the use of certain medications, often prescribed to treat epilepsy, can increase a patient’s risk of Alzheimer’s and dementia. The results were noticeable after one year of continuous use of the antiepileptic medications. A year of taking ...click here to read more

End stage renal disease (ESRD) is the last stage of kidney disease (stage 5) in which the kidneys cannot function any longer are unable to keep up with the daily needs of the body. At this stage, dialysis or a kidney transplant is necessary in order to treat the disease. The role of the kidneys ...click here to read more

An embolic stroke is caused by a blood clot that breaks loose somewhere in the body and travels into the brain through blood vessels. Once in the brain, the blood clot gets lodged in an artery, resulting in an embolic stroke. Embolic strokes are a type of ischemic stroke, which occur when arteries in the ...click here to read more

Encephalitis refers to inflammation of the brain associated with memory loss, confusion, and even seizures. It is traditionally attributed to infections, as fever, headaches, and vomiting are also some of the symptoms. However, a recent study published in Annals of Neurology suggests that it could be caused by an autoimmune disease. This means that brain ...click here to read more

Epilepsy is a neurological condition that causes a sudden rise in brain activity, resulting in recurrent seizures. It affects more than 50 million people worldwide, and although drugs have been developed to treat it, only 70 percent of the patients experience relief from the seizures. Doctors often cannot distinguish between epileptic and non-epileptic seizures. Only ...click here to read more

The latest research on epilepsy, a neurological disorder, has led to the discovery of a link between epilepsy with reduced brain volume and depression. A research-based article recently published in Brain explains how epilepsy affects the thickness of grey matter in the brain, leading to its progressive decline. In another study published in Epilepsia, scientists ...click here to read more

Fibromyalgia is an incurable condition that causes chronic pain in bones and muscles. While it has no cure, doctors have linked it with the nervous system, as it is the nerves that send the pain sensation to the brain. A recent study draws a connection between fibromyalgia and a hypersensitive brain. The study was carried ...click here to read more

New research led by UCL and the Keck School of Medicine of USC has found that epilepsy is associated with thickness and volume differences in the grey matter of certain regions in the brain. On Sunday, the largest-ever neuroimaging study of epilepsy patients showed that the disorder involves more widespread corporal differences than researchers previously ...click here to read more

Over the last few years, a high-salt diet has been linked to various health issues ranging from hypertension to weight gain. However, a new study using mice has found that excess salt consumption leads to reduced blood flow to the brain, which may lead to dementia. According to the study, the mice fed a sodium-rich ...click here to read more