Psychogenic Movement
Psychogenic movement is an unwanted muscle movement such as a spasm or tremor that is caused by an underlying psychological condition....
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Sep 19, 2017
Hypotonia
Hypotonia is a medical term used to describe decreased muscle tone. Normally, even when relaxed, muscles have a very small amount of...
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Sep 14, 2017
CONCUSSION
WHAT IS A CONCUSSION? A concussion is a type of brain injury. It occurs when the brain moves quickly enough to interrupt its function....
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Sep 12, 2017
September is World Alzheimer's Month
World Alzheimer's Month is the international campaign every September to raise awareness and challenge the stigma that surrounds dementia...
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Sep 4, 2017
Cerebral Aneurysms
A cerebral aneurysm is a weak or thin spot on a blood vessel in the brain that balloons out and fills with blood. An aneurysm can press...
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Aug 29, 2017
Dystonia
Dystonia is a movement disorder in which a person's muscles contract uncontrollably. The contraction causes the affected body part to...
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Aug 22, 2017
Narcolepsy
Narcolepsy is a chronic neurological disorder caused by the brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally. At various times...
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Aug 14, 2017
Huntington's Disease
Huntington's disease (HD) results from genetically programmed degeneration of brain cells, called neurons, in certain areas of the brain....
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Aug 7, 2017
Video Display Terminals and your Eyes
"Take Periodic Rest Breaks from the Computer" Complaints of eye discomfort and fatigue are becoming more common as use of video display...
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Aug 1, 2017
Migraines and Your Vision
Classic migraine usually starts with visual symptoms (often zig-zag lines, colored lights or flashes of light expanding to one side of...
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Jul 24, 2017
Chiari Malformation
What are Chiari Malformations? Chiari malformations (CMs) are structural defects in the cerebellum, the part of the brain that controls...
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Jul 6, 2017
Neurological Complications of Lyme Disease
Lyme disease is caused by a bacterial organism that is transmitted to humans via the bite of an infected tick. Most people with Lyme...
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Jun 23, 2017
June is Fireworks Safety Month
The American traditions of parades, cookouts, and fireworks help us celebrate the summer season, especially our nation's birthday on the...
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Jun 20, 2017
June is Scleroderma Awareness Month
What is Scleroderma? Scleroderma is a group of rare diseases that involve the hardening and tightening of the skin and connective tissues...
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Jun 13, 2017
June is Myasthenia Gravis (MG) Month
What is myasthenia gravis? Myasthenia gravis is a disorder causing extreme muscle weakness that can impact a person’s ability to see,...
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Jun 7, 2017
Epilepsy
The epilepsies are a spectrum of brain disorders ranging from severe, life-threatening and disabling, to ones that are much more benign....
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Jun 1, 2017
Hemifacial Spasm
What is Hemifacial Spasm? Hemifacial spasm is a neuromuscular disorder characterized by frequent involuntary contractions (spasms) of the...
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May 25, 2017
Asperger Syndrome
Asperger syndrome (AS) is a developmental disorder. It is an autism spectrum disorder (ASD), one of a distinct group of neurological...
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May 23, 2017
May Is National Arthritis Awareness Month
What Is Arthritis? Arthritis is inflammation of one or more of your joints. The main symptoms of arthritis are joint pain and stiffness,...
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May 18, 2017
Fun Brain Facts
Check out these fun brain facts and learn some interesting facts and information that will help explain more about this amazing part of...
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