Head Injuries Make Immune System Attack Brain
Home It involves preventing the immune system from destroying the brain. This research showed that with experiment in mice, immune-based treatments effectively decreased the size of brain lesions. Scientists involved with the study note that this research could help avoid brain damage from accidents and protect sports players in football, boxing, and rugby if their […]
Headaches: Types and Treatment Options
Home Tension Headaches Tension headaches can feel like dull, aching pain in the head accompanied by a sensation of tightness or pressure across the forehead or back of the head. Those who suffer from tension headaches may also feel tenderness on the scalp, neck, and shoulders. Tension headaches can either be episodic, where they occur […]
Herniated Disc: What You Should Know?
Home Herniated disc, also known as a slipped or ruptured disc, can occur in any part of the spine, but it is more typical for the lower back. Moreover, this problem is one of the most common causes of the low back pain and sciatica (leg pain). Today’s medicine worked our nonsurgical treatments which help […]
How Do Headache Injections Work?
Home Often, people with serve chronic headaches have trouble managing their pain with over the counter medication. Because of this, frequent headaches are a major cause of individuals seeking help from a doctor. Headache Injections There are a number of different headache injections available which provide different benefits based on a person’s unique needs: Sumatriptan […]
How Does Botox Treat Migraines?
Home Migraines, for those who are unfortunate enough to have them, can leave you drained. Not only are they painful, but the sensitivity to light and sound can leave you immobile for hours. The throbbing and pulsing pain is rarely helped by conventional medications and time usually does the trick to help it go away. […]
How is ALS Diagnosed?
Home ALS, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis is a neurological disease that affects tens of thousands of people in the United States. Every year, an additional five thousand people receive an ALS diagnosis. Commonly referred to as Lou Gehrig’s disease, ALS occurs when the nerves begin to break down, making every day activities and movement difficult. ALS […]
How Migraines are Being Treated by Botox Injections
Home These headaches are severe and make even the simplest daily tasks nearly impossible. Unfortunately, migraines are often resistant to over the counter medication, making professional treatment the only way to receive relief. Botox and Migraines One successful treatment method is Botox. Botox and migraines treatment often go hand in hand, as the process can […]
Identifies Six New Genetic Risk Factors for Parkinson’s Disease
Home With Parkinson’s Disease becoming more prevalent in the world everyday, researchers are racing to find a cure. Genetics provides clues on how scientists might combat the disease. New research published in the journal Nature Genetics from the National Institutes of Health found that a state-of-the-art gene chip successfully pinpointed six new genetic risk factors for Parkinson’s. […]
Introducing Strokefinder: Microwave Helmet That Identifies Stroke Type
Home In a groundbreaking new study, scientists from the Chalmers University of Technology, Sahlgrenska Academy, and Sahlgrenska University Hospital successfully demonstrated the Strokefinder’s abilities to differentiate between bleeding and clot-induced strokes. This information is vital to save a patient’s life due to the differences in medication that must be administered depending on the type of […]
Is Memory Loss Hereditary?
Home Memory loss can be a normal part of aging. Forgetting where keys were placed or neglecting to pick up your dry cleaning is likely not the result of a serious issue. However, when memory loss begins to make preforming everyday tasks difficult or begins to impact your quality of life, a closer look may […]
