Stroke is one of the leading causes of death in the United States and causes more than 150,000 deaths every year. It is estimated by The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that stroke alone costs a substantial monetary…
Low cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) pressure headache is a complicated ailment caused by an internal spinal fluid leak. The symptoms of this disease may range from a disabling and obvious throbbing to a subtle nagging. The brain is enclosed in a…
Neurologists, like everyone else, make their fair share of mistakes. There may be significant differences between medical professionals regarding how they treat their patients. Consequently, their opinions might be pretty different. Because of this, more and more patients are seeking…
When you see a migraine coming on, you should do everything in your power to prevent it from happening. The quicker you take action, the faster your migraine will go away. Besides medications prescribed by your doctor, you may also…
It is estimated that nearly 5.0 million adults of at least 65 years of age had dementia in 2014, a number expected to rise to 14 million by the end of 2060. Having a parent, partner, or loved one gradually…
Statistics show that a stroke was the primary reason behind 1 in every six deaths from cardiovascular diseases in 2018. Somebody in the United States gets a stroke every 40 seconds. Alarming research statistics show that a stroke causes 1…
Depression is a serious illness that has a detrimental impact on a person’s life, negatively affecting how they feel, think and act. The disease itself is treatable, but it can lead to a number of emotional, physical and cognitive problems…
Do you have a loved one or know someone who has been diagnosed with dementia? Do you know what that means?Is all dementia the same? What is the difference between dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease – or are they the same?This…
Teleneurology is rapidly expanding to improve care for patients with various neurological disorders. During the COVID-19 pandemic, teleconsultations have become an integral part of neurological practice. In fact, the popularity of telehealth in general increased dramatically during 2020 and is…
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia, or progressive disabling memory and cognitive loss. While there are less common genetic forms, most of the time Alzheimer’s disease is acquired. Testing of brains in Alzheimer’s disease shows excessive amyloid-Beta…
