Brain bleeds are dangerous and can affect brain functions. While most strokes are caused by clots (ischemic), a significant portion results from bleeding in the brain (hemorrhagic), which have a higher fatality rate. Bleeding inside the brain is very serious. The...
Strokes are a major health issue that can cause serious brain damage. However, with prompt medical intervention and effective rehabilitation approaches, outcomes and quality of life for stroke survivors can be greatly enhanced. Stroke is the leading cause of death...
A Comprehensive Guide to Contracture Causes, Prevention, and Treatments Abnormal structural changes to muscles, tendons, ligaments, or skin cause the elastic parts of the human body to lose their ability to move. This is termed a contracture. Contractures are...
Cervical spondylosis (CS) and heart palpitations are conditions individuals are more likely to encounter as they age. CS is a painful degenerative condition of the neck vertebrae and most often caused by arthritis. According to the American Academy of Orthopaedic...
While it is obvious that the brain and heart are critical to human functioning, one might not realize how much these two organs impact each other. Broadly speaking, the brain controls the body’s nervous system, therefore controlling the heart. However, the...
The hypothalamus is the part of the brain that controls most of the human body’s involuntary activities. Specifically, it controls the autonomic nervous system inclusive of blood pressure, body temperature, heart rate, and the sleep-wake transition. Additionally, it...
Introduction Cholesterol is a chemical substance made by the body and transported in the bloodstream, but it is also consumed in many commonly eaten food items. While cholesterol is necessary for the production of vitamins and for cellular health, it can also cause...
A mini stroke is medically termed a Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA) and it is caused by a temporary blood flow blockage in the brain that causes brain cell damage or destruction. Differing from a stroke, a TIA presents symptoms that are typically short-lived....
Clonus and Strokes Clonus is a frequently encountered secondary effect in stroke survivors that manifests as uncontrollable and rhythmic muscle contractions (1). It is an abnormal reflex response that arises when a muscle is rapidly stretched. Clonus can result in...