Vision impairment - neurological
Vision impairment, or vision loss resulting from an acquired brain injury (also called ABI VI) is caused by damage to the areas of the brain that are responsible for sight. The many causes include stroke, brain tumour, head injury and infections ... [... more]
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Michael J. Fox
In September 1998, Michael J. Fox stunned the world by announcing he had been diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease - a degenerative neurological condition. In fact, he had been secretly fighting it for seven years. The worldwide response was ... [... more]
Random House |
Huntington's disease - behavioural problems
Huntington's disease (HD) is a progressive neurological condition caused by the inheritance of a defective gene. The death of brain cells in particular parts of the brain results in cognitive, physical and emotional impairment. Damage to the ... [... more]
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Tourette syndrome
Tourette syndrome is a neurological disorder characterised by involuntary tics and repetitive vocalisations. The cause is unknown, but theories include genetic factors, bacterial infection and neurochemical abnormalities. There is no ... [... more]
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Headache - treatment options
Most headaches are caused by different factors working in combination. Factors may include problems of the musculoskeletal system, dietary problems, infections, eye and dental problems or neurological problems. Successfully treating chronic ... [... more]
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Essential tremor
Essential tremor is a neurological disorder which causes involuntary shaking of particular parts of the body, usually the head and hands. The cause is unknown, although a genetic link is strongly suspected. Essential tremor is not a form of ... [... more]
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Neurological events
Injuries often occur in childhood. Usually, these injuries heal with time and do not cause lasting problems. However, some injuries to the brain may alter a child's thinking and behaviour. Health professionals and educators can help families of a ... [... more]
Child & Youth Health |
Carl W. Bazil
holds dual degrees in medicine and pharmacology. He is Director of Clinical Anticonvulsant Drug Trials at the Comprehensive Epilepsy Center at the Neurological Institute of Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center, Columbia University. He is an ... [... more]
Harper Collins |
Harris Coulter
Coulter considers the relationship of vaccination to autism, hyperactivity, allergies, autoimmune diseases, and learning disabilities. He carries his argument into the social realm, suggesting a connection between neurological damage and the ... [... more]
Random House |
Physiotherapy - Better Health Channel.
Physiotherapy uses manual therapies, exercise programs and electrotherapy techniques to treat musculoskeletal injuries (such as sports injuries or back pain), neurological conditions (such as stroke, multiple sclerosis and spinal cord injuries) ... [... more]
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