What do we mean by the name autoimmune diseases?
The immune (immune) system is our body's most important guardian. It is the one that recognises and attacks enemies such as viruses, fungi or bacteria. Unfortunately, there are times when the immune...
Somnambulism, sleepwalking, or sleepwalking
Sleep plays an extremely important role in our lives. A network of cells in the brainstem, called the ACRS (ascending reticular activaiting system), is responsible for activating sleep.
Restless legs syndrome - is it a cause for concern?
Trembling legs, uncontrollable limb movements, tingling. Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is affecting an increasing number of people. What is it and how can it be managed?
Overeating as a cause of brain ageing
Recent scientific research in a mouse model shows that overeating accelerates the ageing process of our brain.
What factors are responsible for the development of autism?
The disease is categorised as a neurobiological disorder, which consequently leads to inappropriate brain function and delayed child development.
Memory from a biological point of view
Memory is part of our personality and the foundation of our identity. We remember ourselves from around 2 years of age and the experiences that will be found in our memory define who we are.
First aid for fainting
Everyone has felt faint more than once, for example in church, in hot weather or as a result of poor nutrition.
Effects of serotonin deficiency in the body
Serotonin is counted among the very important neurotransmitters (neuromediators) in the body.
Danger to patient health and life? - find out more
Dizziness is defined as a sensation of spinning of the body or surrounding objects, people, vegetation, etc. In most cases it is accompanied by nausea, vomiting, balance problems, restlessness, pale...
Cerebral hemangioma - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
A hemangioma or arteriovenous malformation is a benign lesion. It is a cluster of improperly formed arterial and venous vessels.
Dizziness in stroke
Transient dizziness accompanying stroke is most often the result of lesions of the vestibular cortex.
Severe headaches due to stressful situations, neurotic disorders - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
Every day, whether at work, school, at the bank or out and about, can cause us stress, uncertainty, medication, anxiety and all kinds of tension. When stressful situations arise frequently, our...
Cerebral hypoxia - definition and causes
In medicine, cerebral hypoxia is a condition in which the amount of oxygen supplied to the human brain falls below a certain required level, which is necessary for efficient and normal functioning.
Yawning - as a lack of oxygen
Yawning, for many people, is a sign of boredom, hunger, lack of adequate hydration or severe fatigue. Sometimes we yawn under stress. To date, the causes of yawning are still unknown, although one...
What is diplopia?
Diplopia is double vision. It can result from lens subluxation, corneal haze, incipient cataracts and also from a mental disorder - this is known as monocular double vision.
Prevention of neuropathy
The best way to prevent diabetic neuropathy in advance of the diagnosis of diabetes itself, let alone just afterwards, is a regime of maintaining glycaemia at moderate levels and regular blood...
Causes of diabetic neuropathy
The primary cause of diabetic neuropathy is a state of unbalanced glycaemia.
Is there electromyography?
Electromyography, consists of recording the electrical activity of muscles. It is one of the most important and commonly performed tests in the diagnosis of peripheral nerve and/or muscle diseases.
Dissociative movement disorder
Dissociation is one of the defence mechanisms. It involves the unconscious generation of physical discomforts, loss of control, a temporary change in personality to justify inaction or distraction...
Vitamin deficiency and neurological disorders
The situation in which a vitamin deficiency occurs in the human body is a very complex one, due to the fact that from food a person should provide the body with approximately 25 vitamins, 10 amino...
