Category: Neurology

What is Seizure Disorder? The electrical activity of the brain can occasionally become disrupted in seizure disorders, leading to transient abnormalities in brain function. For proper functioning, the brain must organize its electrical signals. These signals enable the brain to communicate with muscles, nerves, the spinal cord, and even with itself.  So, what is a…

Parkinson’s disease is a brain disorder that makes people shake, stiffen up, and have trouble keeping their balance and moving in sync. Usually, symptoms start slowly and get worse over time. People may have trouble walking and talking as the disease gets worse. They may also have changes in their thinking and behaviour, trouble sleeping,…

What Is Alzheimer’s Disease? Alzheimer’s is a brain disease that results in memory loss and cognitive deterioration due to the death of brain cells. Around 60% to 80% of instances of dementia in the United States are caused by Alzheimer’s. It is most common in adults 65 and older, with just 10% of instances occurring…

What is Multiple sclerosis? Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a disorder that affects the brain, spinal cord, and optic nerves of the CNS. Although the causes of multiple sclerosis are unknown, the protective sheath (myelin) that surrounds nerve fibres is attacked by the immune system in MS, causing communication issues between the brain and the rest…