brain damage Articles
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Our innovative technology becomes available for patients
Following a successful fundraising in Q4 2016, METAFORA achieves an important milestone by announcing, in partnership with CERBA Healthcare, the availability of the METAglut1 blood test to diagnose the GLUT1 deficiency syndrome (GLUT1 DS). Through METAglut1, our disruptive technology becomes available, for the first time, to patients. De Vivo’s disease (the other name of GLUT1 DS) is ...
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Evaluation of Anti-Stroke Drugs
Stroke, also known as transient ischemic attack or cerebrovascular accident, is an acute brain disease. Usually, a sudden rupture of a blood vessel in the brain or a blockage of a blood vessel that prevents blood from flowing to the brain can cause damage to brain tissue, resulting in a stroke. Long-term strokes can lead to brain damage, disability and even death. The brain serves as a ...
By Protheragen
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Addressing Medical Negligence: Is It More Common than We Think?
It may surprise you to learn that the third most common cause of death in the U.S. is reputed to be medical negligence. The figures vary on the actual average number of deaths due to medical negligence each year. A John Hopkins study put the number at approximately 250,000 but other sources suggest it’s over 400,000 cases annually. The situation is so dire that the doctors involved with ...
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Oxygen therapy for neurology
A prematurely aged brain has suffered years of abuse from our ever-increasingly toxic environment and unhealthy lifestyles. There is extensive research that shows HBOT may have an effect in rejuvenating a patient’s brain by stimulating the production of new blood vessels. Increased oxygen in the blood flow will re-energize dormant cells in the brain and create new ones. Oxygen to ...
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Too much sugar consumed at a young age can harm the brain and lead to mental disorders
Sugar is a direct source of sweetness that not only enhances the flavor of food but also serves as a source of energy for the body. Sugar is used in everyday life to give us a "sweet" feeling, whether it's in candy, cake, or cola. Sugar consumption is quickly increasing as material living standards rise, which not only leads to an increase in obesity rates, but also increases various health ...
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Custom fit helmets – can they help protect against concussions?
It appears that high-contact sports such as hockey and football are becoming much more violent. Although both sports have made efforts to remove unnecessary hits from the game, concussions are inevitable when athletes are as strong and fast as they are today. The only reasonable solution is to improve the safety equipment the players use in hopes of protecting them from a traumatic brain ...
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Harmful Effects of Arsenic on Human Health
Arsenic can pose a serious risk to your health. It is very important to detect any traces of it and have it removed from your water as soon as possible. Detecting any potential arsenic contamination in your water can ensure that you have a fresh, trustworthy supply to drink from. If you don’t, these are some of the health risks you could experience. Skin Changes Being exposed to arsenic ...
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Harmful Effects of Arsenic on Human Health - Case Study
Arsenic can pose a serious risk to your health. It is very important to detect any traces of it and have it removed from your water as soon as possible. Detecting any potential arsenic contamination in your water can ensure that you have a fresh, trustworthy supply to drink from. If you don’t, these are some of the health risks you could experience. Skin Changes Being exposed to arsenic ...
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What Aae Toxins and How do they Impact your Health?
Toxins are everywhere—from the air we breathe and the food we eat, to the water we drink and the products we use. But what are toxins exactly? A toxin is a naturally occurring substance that can act as a poison to living things. While small doses may not trigger a reaction, large amounts or exposure over an extended period of time can be detrimental to your health. But what are ...
By Evidation
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AED In The Workplace: 5 Reasons Why It Matters
The modern workplace is more than just a space to accomplish tasks; it’s a community where employees spend a significant portion of their lives. As such, ensuring the safety and well-being of everyone in this environment is paramount. One crucial aspect of workplace safety that is often overlooked is the presence of an Automated External Defibrillator or AED. AED in the workplace is more ...
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New Innowalk study shows improvements in body functions and structures
Several improvements support the hypothesis that dynamic standing using the Innowalk is effective as an add-on to standard therapy in the treatment of children and young people with severe motor impairments. The study included 46 patients where 50% were diagnosed with cerebral palsy and 50% with diverse syndromes. The results show improvements on: Passive assisted motion (79%) Stimulation ...
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Pediatric benefits fact sheet
Because children have more delicate immune systems than adults, water contaminants pose a more serious threat to the young. Drinking only the highest quality water is one way that parents can contribute to keeping their children healthy, even before they are born. Pregnant women need to be especially careful of the water they drink. Certain levels of some water contaminants such as lead, nitrate ...
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The journey of stroke recovery in 2021
Stroke is one of the most devastating and most prominent causes of disability around the globe, with 800,000 new cases each year in the US alone. During a stroke, the brain experiences an interruption in blood supply, which prevents the brain tissue from receiving the oxygen it needs to function properly. The most prevalent type of stroke is an ischemic stroke, which happens when a vessel that ...
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A Brown pathology professor may have developed a revolutionary new approach to battling one of the world’s deadliest diseases
Jonathan “Jake” Kurtis was riding a night train from Nairobi to Mombasa when he first began to feel sick. Then a 20-year-old Brown junior, Kurtis had gone to the restaurant car for a curry and stayed up late drinking beer with some Americans he’d met. By the time he got back to his sleeper car, he had a vicious headache. “I thought God had visited upon me a righteous ...
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Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Disease: A Breakdown of the Differences and Similarities
Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease are both neurological diseases that cause progressive damage to the brain, resulting in a decline in neurocognitive function. While Parkinson’s disease is known for affecting movement and function and Alzheimer’s disease is known for affecting cognition, they are a bit more complex than that. Below, we provide an overview of ...
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How Sleep Deprivation Can Lead to Weight Gain
Sleep is an important factor to help maintain health and well-being. It’s recommended that an adult should get at least 7 hours of sleep a night. Getting a good night’s sleep has many benefits such as better memory, reduced stress levels and lowers the risk of heart disease. On the flip side, not getting enough sleep regularly can have serious repercussions such as a weaker immune ...
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Uses of Cranial Electrotherapy Stimulation (CES) devices
Cranial Electrotherapy Stimulation (CES) employs a cell phone-sized gadget to stimulate the skull and brain with a current that the consumer cannot generally feel (below four milliamps). There have been no significant adverse effects recorded. CES machine is a Class III device approved by the FDA for the treatment of depression, anxiety, and sleep problems. Instruct patient to Cialis to avoid ...
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The impact of robotics on neurosurgery
Stuart Campbell, Clinical Sales Development Manager of the Neurological Products Division at Renishaw, discusses key trends on the use of robotics in neurosurgery. The curious case of Phineas Gage is one of the earliest and best known cases of serious brain injury. On September 13th, 1848, Gage was working as a railway foreman in Vermont when an explosion caused a three foot long iron rod to be ...
By Renishaw plc
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