Many people have suffered a concussion, which is a type of traumatic brain injury (TBI). The brain is protected by the skull against impacts – but when the head is jarred significantly or hits against something with great force, the brain jostles inside of the skull. This causes trauma to the brain. When the brain suffers an impact against the inside of the skull, the brain is affected in many ways. It can cause bruising and swelling of the brain, tearing of blood vessels, and injury to the n ... [Read More]
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Effects of a Brain Tumor
A brain tumor is an abnormal mass or growth of cells in the brain’s tissues. There are many types of brain tumors, and each one is specific to the individual. The rate at which a brain tumor grows can vary greatly, as can its location. The growth rate and the location of the tumor will together determine the effects it will have on the patient. Treatment options are dictated by the type of tumor, its size, and its location. Symptoms of a Brain Tumor There are a number of symptoms that c ... [Read More]
Deep Brain Stimulation
If you’re suffering from tremors, uncontrolled movements, and unusual physical impulses, you might have a neurological condition. What can you do to regain control over your physical actions? Recent developments in the field of medicine include a viable treatment for movement disorders: deep brain stimulation. This is a minimally invasive surgical treatment for several types of chronic conditions that involve uncontrolled movements, such as Parkinson’s disease, epilepsy, and tremors. How Dee ... [Read More]
Traumatic Brain Injury
While doctors and researchers have mapped the various parts of the brain, they still cannot explain exactly how the entire brain works. No one knows where “memory” resides in the brain. The medical community understands which portion of the brain controls which facets of the body, but doctors are essentially stumped in regards to where intelligence, consciousness, and creativity reside. That is why a person who suffers a traumatic brain injury (TBI) can experience dramatic changes to their ... [Read More]
What Can We Learn About Dementia From Cognitive Neuroscience?
In the past, studying the brain was a mysterious science. However, new technologies and scientific advancements in the field of cognitive neuroscience have allowed scientists and researchers to understand more about the how the brain works – specifically, how the brain is affected by dementia. Let’s take a closer look at what dementia is, and what cognitive neuroscience has taught us about this disorder. What Is Dementia? Dementia is a term used to describe a decline in mental ability that is s ... [Read More]
