Did they steal Albert Einstein’s brain? So special that when he died in Princeton Hospital, on April 18, 1955, the pathologist on call, Thomas Harvey, stole it. Einstein didn’t want his brain or body to be studied; he didn’t want to be worshipped. … But Harvey took the brain anyway,Read More →
In mammals, the superior colliculus forms a major component of the midbrain. It is a paired structure and together with the paired inferior colliculi forms the corpora quadrigemina. The superior colliculus is a layered structure, with a number of layers that varies by species. Is the inferior colliculus in theRead More →
Understand the Invisible Side of Brain Injury. … Overcome Communication Barriers. … Write Things Down. How do you care for a brain injury patient? Some general tips on how to care for a TBI include: Rest, rest, rest, and rest some more! … Keep prevention on the mind. … CheckRead More →
Results demonstrated the connection between childhood trauma exposure, high-risk behaviors (e.g., smoking, unprotected sex), chronic illness such as heart disease and cancer, and early death. Why is it so hard to get over childhood trauma? Trauma-induced brain changes, according to a 2013 study, have been linked to a diminished abilityRead More →
Brain or spinal radiation for cancer treatment can cause cavernous angiomas to form many years later. In people with the hereditary form, radiosurgery to treat a cavernous angioma may also cause more lesions to form. What does cavernous angioma look like? They’re sometimes known as cavernous angiomas, cavernous hemangiomas, orRead More →
Typically when we’re reading, we do it in a comfortable position – sitting or lying down – in a quiet place, and often at the end of the day or after more energetic activities, all of which contributes to a state of relaxation and sleepiness. Is reading good for yourRead More →
Exercise therapy to increase blood flow to the brain. Physical therapy to help you regain lost motor function. Occupational therapy to help you find new ways to complete everyday tasks. Speech therapy to help you regain lost speech and language. What are the symptoms of lack of oxygen to theRead More →
Trichotillomania was previously classified as an impulse control disorder but is now considered an obsessive-compulsive related disorder in the latest version of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders Version 5 (DS-5, American Psychiatric Association). Is trichotillomania a form of anxiety? Trichotillomania, also known as hair-pulling, is an impulseRead More →
Symptoms of a ruptured brain aneurysm usually begin with a sudden agonising headache. It’s been likened to being hit on the head, resulting in a blinding pain unlike anything experienced before. Other symptoms of a ruptured brain aneurysm also tend to come on suddenly and may include: feeling or beingRead More →
After all, PKU is a rare, genetic disorder of amino acid metabolism identified at birth by pediatricians and treated by geneticists. But, PKU is also a disorder that, if left untreated, leads to severe behavioral difficulties and ultimately mental retardation. What parts of the body does phenylketonuria affect? A. PhenylketonuriaRead More →