What is Tolosa-Hunt syndrome?
Tolosa-Hunt syndrome is classed as a very painful oculomotor irritation. It is a condition that is relatively rare and requires specialised treatment.
Brain-like structures
Scientists at the Austrian Academy of Sciences ( Institute of Molecular Biotechnology) have succeeded in developing a technique for creating structures in test tubes that are very similar to the...
Fibromuscular dysplasia - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
Fibromuscular dysplasia (FMD) is classified as a non-inflammatory disease of the arteries. It is a group of nonatherosclerotic conditions, usually involving the renal and carotid arteries. However,...
What are synapses?
The human nervous system is characterised by a very complex structure that is still not understood. What role do synapses play in it?
What are glial cells and what are their functions?
The human nervous system is still not well understood. Its structure and functions are very complex. What role do glial cells play in it?
Hepatic encephalopathy and damage to the nervous system
Hepatic encephalopathy is a disorder in the normal functioning of the nervous system. It is caused by damage to the liver.
What are trigger points?
Trigger points are otherwise known as muscle fibres with increased tension. Some define them as an area of severely increased sensitivity within a muscle. They can therefore be said to be...
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?
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.
Overeating as a cause of brain ageing
Recent scientific research in a mouse model shows that overeating accelerates the ageing process of our brain.
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.
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...
Sciatica - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
Sciatica is a condition characterised by pain radiating from the lumbosacral region to the buttock and along the posterior surface of the thigh. It is caused by compression of the nerve roots, most...
