Memorial Neurological Association

01/01/2025

10/17/2024

Pseudobulbar Affect (PBA) is a condition causing uncontrollable crying or laughing in people with brain injuries or neurologic conditions. Episodes don't match true emotions. Common but often misdiagnosed. Affects up to 7 million Americans. Different from depression. If you have sudden, frequent emotional outbursts, consult a doctor. https://www.pbainfo.org/about-pba

10/16/2024

Encephalitis is brain inflammation caused by infections or autoimmune reactions. Symptoms range from mild flu-like signs to severe neurological issues. It can be dangerous and thousands of cases are reported yearly, but many go undiagnosed. Early diagnosis and treatment crucial. Learn more. https://www.ninds.nih.gov/health-information/disorders/encephalitis

10/11/2024

Understanding epilepsy can help people manage their condition and improve their quality of life. Common seizure triggers include stress, alcohol, dehydration, lack of sleep, and visual stimulation, such as flashing lights. https://www.ninds.nih.gov/health-information/disorders/epilepsy-and-seizures

10/10/2024

Multifocal motor neuropathy is a muscle disorder that causes weakness in the hands. Treatment varies. Some patients need no intervention, while others may need immunosuppressive therapy or intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIg). https://www.ninds.nih.gov/health-information/disorders/multifocal-motor-neuropathy

10/09/2024

Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease develops when normal prion proteins misfold in the brain, causing cell damage. Most cases are classified as sporadic and affect people over age 40. With this type, the cause is not known. https://www.merckmanuals.com/home/brain,-spinal-cord,-and-nerve-disorders/prion-diseases/creutzfeldt-jakob-disease-cjd

10/04/2024

If you have migraines, consider avoiding processed, fermented, or pickled foods, along with those containing MSG. Other possible triggers include baked goods, chocolate, nuts, dairy, certain fruits, cured meats, and aged cheese. https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000420.htm

10/03/2024

Myasthenia gravis occurs when antibodies disrupt the normal communication between nerves and muscles. The result is weakness in the voluntary muscles (muscles you can consciously control). https://www.ninds.nih.gov/health-information/disorders/myasthenia-gravis

10/02/2024

A head MRI can help diagnose conditions like stroke, brain tumors, and multiple sclerosis with precision. If you feel anxious about tight spaces, talk to your doctor about options to make your MRI experience more comfortable. https://www.radiologyinfo.org/en/info/headmr

09/27/2024

New research suggests that higher levels of HDL (“good”) cholesterol might raise a person’s risk for developing dementia in later years. Learn more: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanwpc/article/PIIS2666-6065(23)00281-X/fulltext

09/26/2024

Coping with sleep disorders might mean adjusting your sleep habits. Have you ever lost sleep because you binge watched TV shows or movies past your bedtime? If so, you’re in good company. In a recent survey, 91% of the participants said they’d done this.https://aasm.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/sleep-prioritization-survey-2023-binge-watching-tv.pdf