Injury is the most common cause of bleeding in the brain for those younger than age 50. High blood pressure. This chronic condition can, over a long period of time, weaken blood vessel walls. What are the chances of getting a brain hemorrhage? Some experts believe it could be asRead More →
In conclusion, medical providers need to be more aware of the dangers of dabbing. Dabs can have varying levels of contaminants, THC and CBD levels that could potentially trigger a toxidrome leading to psychosis, neurotoxicity, or cardiotoxicity. Can dabs cause psychosis? Dabbing brings up several safety concerns, primarily dangers inherentRead More →
According to research, the cerebrum first developed about 200 million years ago. It’s responsible for higher cognitive functions – for example, language, thinking, and related forms of information processing. Is the human brain done evolving? HHMI researchers who have analyzed sequence variations in two genes that regulate brain size inRead More →
Slowing down and resting is part of allowing the brain to heal. Each person will recover at their own pace, and it could take up to a year of this type of rest for someone to recover. What does psychosis do to your brain? Psychosis is a condition that affectsRead More →
Most available information on the prognosis of SCA is based on the four most common types: SCA1, SCA2, SCA3 and SCA6. People affected by one of these types of SCA usually require a wheelchair by 10-15 years after the onset of symptoms. Many will eventually need assistance to perform dailyRead More →
Anesthetics primarily act on receptors located in the brain and produce oscillations in the brain’s circuits, leading to a state of consciousness that it is much more similar to a coma than to sleep. What are the long term side effects of general anesthesia? What long-term side effects are possible?Read More →
Pons and medulla oblongata together with midbrain and thalamus are part of the brainstem, which is located in the posterior part of the brain. Is the medulla part of the brainstem? The Brainstem lies at the base of the brain and the top of the spinal cord. The brainstem isRead More →
The requirements of the Brain Preservation Technology Prize stated that the connectome of a brain had to be preserved in a way that would allow for long-term storage (>100 years). Is mind uploading possible? Mind uploading may potentially be accomplished by either of two methods: copy-and-upload or copy-and-delete by gradualRead More →
As discussed below, spinal reflexes can be modulated by higher levels of the hierarchy, and thus a hyperactive or hypoactive stretch reflex is an important clinical sign to localize neurological damage. Joints are controlled by two opposing sets of muscles, extensors and flexors, which must work in synchrony. Does theRead More →
Too much screen time can be linked to: Learn more about screen time and body weight. The more time spent watching on a screen, the more likely children are to have trouble falling asleep or have an irregular sleep schedule. Sleep loss can lead to fatigue and increased snacking. DoRead More →