Paralysis - when do we have to deal with it?
Paralysis, or paralysis, is defined as a condition that is associated with an inability to perform movement due to a lack of nerve input to the muscles.
Latest clinical trial in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
A Phase II clinical trial of the therapeutic substance Neuralstem (NIS-566/ALS) has been announced at Emory University in Atlanta.
When your head is spinning - when can symptoms become worrying?
Dizziness is very common and affects a large proportion of the population. Dizziness involves a disturbance in the perception of position and a feeling of restlessness and discomfort.
Transient ischaemic attacks of the brain
A transient cerebral ischaemic attack (TIA) is an episode of periodic loss of function of a particular area of the brain caused by ischaemia. It usually affects one area of the vascularisation of...
Choosing a wheelchair for a child - what should I consider?
On the wheelchair market you will find a wide range of offers, from room wheelchairs to sports wheelchairs or even wheelchairs designed for dancing. Wheelchairs for children are a separate category.
Drug-induced neurological syndromes - insomnia, headaches, movement disorders and others
In many cases, neurological disorders are the result of the adverse effects of medication. This problem affects a large number of elderly people who take large quantities of various medications due...
Effect of vitamin E on dementia
Vitamin deficiencies are not good for our bodies. Research by scientists indicates that vitamin deficiencies not only lead to problems with the skin, hair, nails or digestive system, but can have a...
Psychogenic movement disorders
Psychogenic movement disorders include paresis or paralysis of the limbs as well as involuntary movements resembling tics, tremor, dystonia or chorea. However, unlike the above-mentioned disorders,...
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis - CNS lesions, diagnosis and treatment - Part II
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis is a chronic, progressive neurodegenerative disease for which there is no cure.
What is balnealism ?
The term "balsism" is used to describe involuntary, sudden, non-rhythmic ejection movements of the proximal parts (proximal segments) of the limbs.
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis - definition, causes and symptoms - Part I
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (MND, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, ALS) is a very severe disease of the nervous system (damage is present in both the central and peripheral nervous system).
chorea
Chorea is included in a group of movement disorders called involuntary movements, which are caused by damage within the extrapyramidal (also known as subcortical) system responsible for regulating...
Dizziness - causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment
Dizziness is defined as a sensation of movement of the whole body or around the body accompanied by nausea and vomiting. Patients present with this type of problem to doctors with different...
Multiple system atrophy - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
Multiple system atrophy (MSA) is a rarely diagnosed disease. The average age of onset is 50 years. It is characterised by autonomic, cerebellar, parkinsonian and pyramidal syndrome features in...
Progressive supranuclear palsy - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
Progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP), or Steele-Richardson-Olszewski syndrome, is a rare disease. It starts after the age of 40 (usually between 50 and 60 years). It can resemble Parkinson's...
Stroke - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, prevention
Stroke is one of the most common causes of death and severe disability in most countries in the world. By knowing its risk factors, effective prevention of both the first stroke (primary...
Unstable atherosclerotic plaque - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
Ischaemic stroke accounts for approximately 80-85% of all stroke cases. In most cases, it leads to disability, invalidity and even death for those affected. It ranks as the third most common cause...
The role of stem cells in ischaemic stroke
Stem cells (stem cells) are a specific type of cell that has the capacity for proliferation and self-renewal. Every organ or tissue is formed from these cells. Scientific reports point to the...
Crushmann-Steinert dystrophy - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
Myotonic dystrophy (atrophic myotonia, Crushmann-Steinert disease) is classified as a sporadic dystrophy, i.e. a disease associated with muscle atrophy. It is a genetic disease that affects multiple...
