Category: Neurology
The Clinical Spectrum of Neurological Abnormalities in Preterm Infants: Insights into Pathogenesis and Long-Term Outcomes
Neurologic and developmental issues are common complications that constitute a cause of major concern in preterm infants. We very well know that preterm birth is a major risk factor …Psychedelic Drugs and the Reopening of Critical Periods: Implications for Neuroplasticity
Psychedelics or hallucinogens are a class of psychoactive drugs that affect emotions, perception, and cognitive processes. Psychedelics alter a person’s thoughts, sense of time, and emotions by affecting all …
Study Finds Singing and Speech Therapy Increase Vocal Range in Parkinson’s Patients
Speech therapy and singing may hold the key to enhancing voice problems commonly experienced by individuals with Parkinson’s disease. A recent study, published in the renowned International Journal of …
A Paradigm Shift in Epilepsy Surgery: Disconnecting the Source Network for Lasting Seizure Control
Cutting-edge investigations carried out by neuroscientists from the University College London (UCL) Queen Square Institute of Neurology have illuminated a network of neural connections within the brain that closely …
Craniotomy Significantly Improves Survival in Children with Drug-Resistant Epilepsy
Key Takeaways Children with drug-resistant epilepsy who underwent craniotomy had a 98.45% 10-year survival rate, surpassing medication (89.27%) and nerve stimulation (92.65%). Craniotomy may be safe even for infants …
The Influence of Psychological Distress and Fatigue after 45 Years of Age on Dementia Risk
Signs of psychological stress, such as distress or exhaustion, may be associated with an increased risk of dementia, according to a Finnish study. There is currently no cure for …Novel Discovery Could Lead to a Better Prognosis for Spinal Injuries
Spinal cord injury (SCI) is a crippling neurological disorder that has a significant economic impact on those who are affected as well as the healthcare system. Currently, $2.35 million …
The Persistence of Brain Activity: The Enigma of a Living Brain During Clinical Death
It is unclear how the brain works just before cardiac arrest. Although cardiac arrest is generally accompanied by the loss of overt awareness, it is unknown if people can …