In the United States today, strokes account for one out of every 19 deaths. That means that every year, nearly 800,000 people suffer a stroke, and 200,000 of them die, killing one American on average every four minutes. While treatment for stroke has largely relied on drugs and surgery in the past, … [Read more...] about Breakthroughs in Stroke Treatment
Breakthroughs in PTSD and TBI Treatments – Part Two
Last week we examined the differences between PTSD and TBI and the challenges that patients and doctors are facing in diagnosing and treating the two conditions, when many times they are experienced together. In part two of our this piece, we bring you the details of a very special study in which Dr … [Read more...] about Breakthroughs in PTSD and TBI Treatments – Part Two
Breakthroughs in PTSD and TBI Treatments
PTSD, or Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, is classified as a mental health condition that occurs after a terrifying or traumatic event. PTSD sufferers may be the one who experienced the event or they could have been a witness to the event. While there are several forms of treatment for PTSD, … [Read more...] about Breakthroughs in PTSD and TBI Treatments
How Much Has Neurology Changed Over the Years?
Since 500 BC we have known that change is central to the universe. Greek Philosopler Heraclitus of Epesus is famously quoted as saying, "The only thing that is constant is change." That is certainly true when it comes to the research and practice of medicine. At one time, ulcers were believed to be … [Read more...] about How Much Has Neurology Changed Over the Years?
Headaches: What You Need to Know
Nearly everyone has experienced a headache at one time or another. As many as 45 million Americans suffer from chronic severe headaches and headaches are the reason for more than 8 million doctor visits each year. Those are pretty incredible statistics but when head pain strikes, how many people … [Read more...] about Headaches: What You Need to Know
Improving Health with Non-Invasive Neurotechnologies
It seems that we are all on a quest to find ways to live longer these days. With increasingly stressful schedules, it seems there is never enough time for everything and as a result, our health sometimes suffers. There are literally thousands of suggestions on how to live longer from the commonly … [Read more...] about Improving Health with Non-Invasive Neurotechnologies
How Chiropractic Neurology Turned One Celebrity's Life Around
Many people have felt the odd sensations of prickling or numbness at times and perhaps brushed it off as nothing. But these sensations, along with burning or stabbing feelings, can escalate eventually causing extreme pain and in rare cases, even paralysis. So what is it? It may be Nerve Entrapment … [Read more...] about How Chiropractic Neurology Turned One Celebrity's Life Around
Childhood Migraines… Do You Know the Signs?
Migraines in children are a very common occurrence, but sometimes even the child doesn’t know that a migraine is what they are experiencing. Much more than a headache, migraines can affect every part of one’s life, making it difficult to focus on school, socialize with their peers or just have good … [Read more...] about Childhood Migraines… Do You Know the Signs?
Can Bioelectronics Really Replace Drug Therapies?
An in-depth and very interesting article published by the New York Times, “Can the Nervous System Be Hacked?”, shares the efforts of neurosurgeon and Feinstein Institute president, Kevin Tracey to uncover the link between the nervous system and the immune system. More specifically, his work led to … [Read more...] about Can Bioelectronics Really Replace Drug Therapies?