Tag: Neurology
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Alice in Wonderland Syndrome: What to know about this rare condition affecting children
What is Alice in Wonderland Syndrome? Alice in Wonderland Syndrome (AIWS) is a rare neurological condition that can cause distortions in perception. Children with AIWS may see parts of their body, other people, or their surroundings as larger or smaller than they actually are. They might feel as if the room is spinning, objects are…
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Alice in Wonderland Syndrome: What Parents Should Know
What is Alice in Wonderland Syndrome (AIWS)? Alice in Wonderland Syndrome (AIWS) is a rare neurological condition that temporarily distorts perception. People experiencing AIWS may feel that objects, people, or their own bodies look smaller or larger than they are, or that distances and shapes have changed. For many children, these episodes are brief but…
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Quinton Aaron Spinal Stroke Health Update: The Blind Side Star Recovering
Overview: The Blind Side Actor’s Health Update The family of Quinton Aaron, best known for his role in The Blind Side, has shared a hospital update after his health scare. They announced that Aaron suffered a spinal stroke and described him as alert, aware, and in recovery. While details about the incident are limited, the…
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PEG Tubes in Atypical Parkinsonian Syndromes: Survival and Aspiration Outcomes in a Global Retrospective Study
Introduction: Dysphagia and the Need for Enteral Support in ATPS Dysphagia is a frequent and challenging complication of atypical parkinsonian syndromes (ATPS), including progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP), multiple system atrophy (MSA), and corticobasal syndrome (CBS). Impaired swallow function elevates the risk of aspiration pneumonitis or pneumonia, contributing to substantial morbidity and mortality. Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy…
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What Really Causes Migraines? A Shift in Understanding and Treatment
Understanding the Migraine Puzzle Migraines are more than just a bad headache. For decades, people often heard that migraines were simply a reaction to certain triggers—bright lights, stress, certain foods. But today’s science is rewriting that narrative. Researchers are uncovering why migraines occur, how brain networks shift during an attack, and why some people are…
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What Really Causes Migraines: A New Look at Triggers, Symptoms, and Brain Mechanisms
Understanding the shift: causes, triggers, and symptoms in migraine Migraines have long sparked confusion: what exactly causes them, what simply triggers them, and which brain processes are at the core of the disorder. Recent research is reshaping this landscape, moving beyond a simple model of symptoms and triggers toward a more integrated view of brain…
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Trump Policies vs. New Covid Long-Haul Science: Autism, Dormant Cancer, and Brain Aging
Introduction: Policy, Science, and the evolving landscape of long Covid The Covid-19 era reshaped public health policy in ways that continue to ripple through science and medicine. As researchers uncover new facets of long Covid, autism risk signals, dormant cancer cell activity, and brain aging, questions arise about how past policy decisions align with or…
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Havana Syndrome Mystery: The CIA’s Illnesses, the Labyrinth of Theories, and What It Means for Spies
Introduction: A Whispered Crisis in the Shadows When a cascade of unexplained health events began to ripple through the CIA, the public heard only fragments: headaches, dizziness, and a creeping sense that something unseen was misfiring in seasoned intelligence minds. The term Havana Syndrome has become shorthand for a mystery that sits at the intersection…
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When Misdiagnosis Strikes: Autoimmune Encephalitis Misread as Bipolar Disorder
Introduction: A Diagnostic Dilemma In recent years, a relatively new class of autoimmune diseases that attack the brain has prompted psychiatrists and neurologists to reconsider some long-held diagnostic assumptions. Autoimmune encephalitis, though uncommon, often begins with psychiatric symptoms that resemble mood disorders, psychosis, or anxiety. This overlap can lead to misdiagnosis, delayed treatment, and ongoing…
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When Autoimmune Encephalitis Masquerades as Bipolar Disorder
Understanding the Diagnostic Dilemma In recent years, a relatively new class of autoimmune diseases that attack the brain has prompted psychiatrists to rethink traditional diagnoses. Autoimmune encephalitis, though uncommon, can present with a spectrum of psychiatric symptoms such as mood swings, paranoia, anxiety, and psychosis. These manifestations often precede or eclipse more typical neurological signs,…