#neurology

#neurology

Between all of us, there is a consistency in neurological anatomy and physiology, resulting in bell-shaped curves for human neurological functions.

The lab rats initially struggled in the maze, wandering aimlessly until they learned to navigate quickly to the chocolate, demonstrating the process of learning through repetition.

There is, however, no pharmacological treatment currently approved to treat hydrocephalus. Additionally, nearly 20 percent of patients with normal pressure hydrocephalus also have type 2 diabetes and take sodium/glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors to manage their blood sugar.

Focusing on subtle, slow, and deliberate movements improves body awareness and coordination, refining the brain's maps for smoother, more coordinated physical actions.

In 2021, Dr. Grossman was the ER Director of Parkland Medical Center in Derry, New Hampshire, and faced a critical case involving a bleeding brain.

The condition is typically caused by brain trauma, stroke or neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's. There is no cure, although the condition can be managed through behavioral therapy.

When I had fun with my G.I. Joe figurines—rather than smashing good Gung-Ho against the nefarious Cobra Commander, I would simply position the figures in front of me and motor—a word I use to describe my physical movements and the mental energy that drives them. In my mind's eye, the characters brimmed with kinetic energy: flaring, vivid, cinematographic.

The Boston University study reveals a direct correlation between the length of an ice hockey career and the likelihood of developing CTE, with over half of the players examined showing signs of the disease.