Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia, a term describing the loss of memory and other cognitive functions to the point of interfering …
Neurological Disorders
Rhabdomyolysis: What it Is and How to Avoid It
Rhabdomyolysis is a condition caused by the breakdown of muscle tissue and subsequent release of muscle fibre into the blood. In high enough quantities this …
What Is ALS? The Ice Bucket Challenge Explained
If you hadn’t heard of the condition ‘ALS’ before, then you probably have by now. Head over to Facebook and you’ll find that just about …
Rhabdomyolysis Treatment
Rhabdomyolysis is a condition in which damaged muscle tissue (skeletal muscle) breaks down rapidly and releases byproducts into the blood stream. These byproducts include myoglobin …
The Types of Paralysis
Paralysis occurs following damage to the central or peripheral nervous system that interferes with the communication between the motor cortex and your limbs and torso. …
New Vaccine May Help Treat Parkinson’s Disease
Parkinson’s disease is a devastating brain disorder causing a number of neurological symptoms including tremors, muscle stiffness and slowing of movement. The disease usually strikes …
Short Term Memory Loss Explained
Short term memory loss means of course the loss of memory over a short term period. Someone with short term memory loss who had their …
Multiple Sclerosis: Symptoms, Treatments, Tests, Causes, and Cures
Multiple sclerosis is an autoimmune disease in which the body attacks the protective sheath which covers the nerves. This can interrupt communication between the brain …
Prevention, Diagnosis and Treatment of Motor Neuron Disease
Motor Neuron Disease happens when upper and/or lower nerve systems are degraded over time, as the result a wide variety of symptoms appears. Common symptoms …