Patient Education

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 second opinions on neurological conditions. Related: How Long does it take to Recover from a […]

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 use OTC products and other methods to relieve pain. This article gives you some great […]

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 lose a sense of who they are and who you are is too much to […]

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 in every 20 deaths in the United States.  About 795,000 people suffer from a stroke […]

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 such as loss of memory, thus affecting your ability to work effectively and function well […]

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 entry aims to clarify this topic and help you answer these questions with confidence. Domains […]

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 projected to continue its upsurge in the coming years. Recent surveys indicate that the majority […]

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 plaques and tau tangles in the brain, and there are great efforts to evaluate methods […]

Wearable sensors have become ubiquitous in modern life. Wellness sensors are widely worn, such as activity tracking smart watches, optical pulse rate monitors, smart scales, and more. Every day people use a variety of electronic monitoring devices to attempt to maintain wellness, tracking steps, calories, or sleep duration. The medical field has also been using […]

While a stroke typically results in a sudden onset of an outwardly obvious symptom such as slurred speech, weakness, or facial droop that then improves, there are often other symptoms that may linger and may be more difficult for outsiders to perceive and understand. This can commonly include fatigue or depression. Up to two thirds […]

A peripheral neuropathy is a disorder that affects the nerves that control sensation in the body and communicate this to the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord). Most typically, these are “length dependent,” meaning that the regions furthest away from the spinal cord and brain are affected first. This often results in a “stocking-glove” […]

Multiple Sclerosis – a neurological condition where the myelin sheath that insulates the axons of nerve cells is destroyed – affects nearly 3 million people in the world, leading to significant disability in young adults. MS is thought to be an autoimmune inflammatory process involving overactive T-cells and B-cells. While there are several disease modifying […]