Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) is a rare and severe autoimmune disorder. This condition makes a person’s immune system attack a part of their nervous system. When someone you know gets diagnosed or you suspect yourself having GBS, being more familiar with this condition may be more helpful for you all. Also, knowing a reliable center for […]
Most children wish for toys and consoles like Switch, Nerf Guns, or Twister to play with their friends. But Jorge, a boy in Spain diagnosed with cerebral palsy, prays not for any of those but for an exoskeleton so that he can walk upright and alongside his friends. Finally, thanks to the efforts of fundraisers, […]
Traumatic brain injuries often increase the risks for several long-term neurological problems, including dementia and Parkinson’s disease. Some studies also found that TBI survivors are 86 percent more likely to experience a stroke than non-TBI patients. Unfortunately, TBI remains a widespread health concern in the USA, with around 1.5 million reported cases each year. It […]
A recently published study on neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) found a promising approach to managing muscular dystrophy. Researchers from the University of Maine used NMES to stimulate the diseased muscles of zebrafish – a popular model organism used in medical research to explore new treatment options and characterize different kinds of human diseases. As the […]
“What the mind can conceive, the body can achieve.” This is the story of the 58-year-old Ted Reddick, who battled paralysis caused by transverse myelitis and is now a proud conqueror of the bike trail of Mont Ventoux made famous by one of, if not the biggest cycling event in the world, Tour de France. […]
The Lancet Neurology journal recently released their findings on a protein biomarker called sNfL (serum neurofilament light chain). According to the findings, this protein biomarker can potentially provide patients with more insights on their MS and how the symptoms will likely progress over time. It also paves the way for future studies that hope to […]
