Ehlers-Danlos syndrome - what is the disease?
Ehlers-Danlos syndrome is classified as a rare disease with a genetic basis. Changes in the genetic material caused by various factors can dramatically affect the functioning of the entire organism....
Glioblastoma multiforme: why is this cancer so dangerous?
Glioblastoma multiforme is considered the most dangerous tumour of the central nervous system. This treatment of this lesion is fully justified: not only can this tumour develop very quickly, but it...
Brain abscess: what are its causes, symptoms and how to treat it?
A brain abscess is an extremely serious condition - if left untreated, it can even be fatal in a relatively short period of time. Unfortunately, it is extremely difficult to diagnose - the reason for...
Syncope - causes. When should syncope cause concern?
Syncope is a brief, temporary loss of consciousness that is caused by a decrease in blood supply to the brain or a decrease in oxygen delivery to that organ. Fortunately, most cases of syncope are...
Hemiplegic neuralgia - what is it?
Everyone has probably heard of hemiplegia, but not many people know about the condition called hemiplegic neuralgia. What are its causes? How can it be effectively treated?
Sleep quality and its effects on the nervous system
Sleep is a physiological state and an essential element of life (like oxygen and water, among others). It ensures not only proper rest, but also the regeneration of bodily functions. Any...
Specialists on stroke
Polish neuroscience specialists actively support the Western Angels Initiative helping people who have suffered a stroke to function normally in society.
Migraines may be the body's defence mechanism
People who experience migraines would probably not say a single positive word about them - after all, migraines can make everyday life extremely complicated. These types of headaches, because we...
Are you sure it's migraine?
Headaches are the most common population problem, being also the most common reason for neurological consultations. From a clinical point of view, it is of great importance to correctly identify...
SBI - asymptomatic strokes
Asymptomatic strokes are a significant problem in today's civilisation. Usually detected incidentally during neuroimaging examinations, they significantly increase the risk of stroke. However, the...
Migraine - headache or systemic disorder?
Migraine is classified as a chronic, paroxysmal condition characterised by specific symptoms. An additional aspect is the migraine aura, which affects approximately 15% of people dealing with...
Meningitis
Meningitis is caused by close proximity to chronic inflammation. The cerebrospinal fluid, as a cushioning for the brain, also provides a route for the spread of infection if meningitis occurs....
New migraine drug discovered?
Only patients who are struggling with migraines really know how bothersome they are. When it comes to migraine headaches, things are not simple - well, it often takes quite a long time to find the...
Risk factors for stroke in women
Stroke is a medical condition that can end in death or cause many complications, including disability and loss of many basic functions. As research and statistics indicate, women are more likely to...
Latent tetany - a disease of modern corporations?
Latent tetany is a syndrome characterised by excessive neuromuscular excitation. It often poses many diagnostic problems, as the symptoms can resemble many different disease entities. It often...
Acute transverse myelitis in systemic lupus erythematosus
Acute transverse myelitis (ATM) is a condition that is very rare in connective tissue diseases and is most commonly seen in the course of lupus erythematosus. The mechanism of inflammatory changes in...
Sport - health for the brain!
Whatever age a person is, physical activity has a positive effect on the entire human body. As shown by the results of a study conducted by scientists in Sydney, strength training, which aims to...
White blood cells can accelerate neural tissue regeneration after stroke
Neutrophils are some of the primary cells of the immune system. Their main role is to provide the body with protection against a wide variety of microorganisms, but it turns out that neutrophils can...
Predicting bleeding risk after stroke
The risk of rebleeding into the brain, carries a huge risk. People who have suffered a stroke or ischaemic episode usually have considerable difficulty returning to full physical and intellectual...
Among rare genetic diseases - Fabry disease and Fahr's disease
Genetic diseases are caused by mutations within single genes or even within entire chromosomes. Spontaneous mutations, which occur suddenly and unexpectedly, are often triggered by harmful...
It's something you have to experience for yourself - a travellers' expedition dedicated to children with SA
SA - spinal muscular atrophy. At first glance, just using the term SA doesn't tell anyone anything. It is only when you get to know the subject, explain things, and meet someone with this condition...
