Patient Education

Sleep is a crucial part of life and is one of the most effective things you can do to improve your mental health. You might not realise it, but every time you sleep, your brain works hard to process everything that happened during the day. When you get that much-needed shuteye, your brain consolidates all […]

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 burden to society: $30 billion in costs and lost productivity. The alarming fact is that […]

Life can be pretty uncertain; a person needs medical help with time. The reasons to see a neurologist may not always be grim since frequent check-ups are one way of ensuring that your health is stable. Nowadays, seeing a neurologist has become easier with the advent of online consultations. Anytime you feel that you need […]

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 specialized bag filled with spinal fluid, extending from the skull into the spine. This bag […]

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 […]