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Used by the medical world since 1929, with many improvements since its inception, an electroencephalography (EEG) traces and records electrical pulses produced by the brain. Once recorded and interpreted by a computer, these signals are represented as wavy lines with peaks and valleys. An irregularity in brainwave patterns can signal a brain disorder. Board-certified neurologist […]

According to the Alzheimer’s Association, approximately 6.2 million people in the United States aged 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s dementia. However, this number may not include younger people who have dementia or mild cognitive impairment, so the actual number of people with dementia in the US could be higher. It’s also important to

The U.S. Library of Medicine lists nearly 450,000 proposed or ongoing clinical studies available to eligible participants worldwide. However, click a time or two, and you’ll realize a relatively small sampling of those studies involve neurological disorders. Furthermore, if you keep searching, you’ll find eligibility requirements are often challenging to define. So, who’s eligible, and

According to the CDC, someone in the United States has a stroke every 40 seconds. The risk does increase with age, but strokes aren’t reserved for our beloved seniors. In fact, 38% of strokes occur in people under 65. Fortunately, quick action can reduce the life-altering consequences of a stroke. Andrew Lerman, MD, and our

Doctors group seizures into three broad categories: focal, generalized, and unknown. Focal seizures are the most common type and were once known as partial seizures because they involve only half of your brain. The symptoms of a focal seizure can vary widely depending on which region is affected and are sometimes subtle enough to miss.

Experiencing uncontrollable trembling of your hands, head, or voice can be scary enough that you may want to ignore it, hoping it will just disappear. However, if you develop a tremor, consider seeing a specialist sooner rather than later since the cause can range from too much stress to an underlying neurological disease like Parkinson’s.