Strokes are a leading cause of disability: brain injuries can contribute to mobility issues, difficulty swallowing, memory troubles, and speech issues. About half of all stroke survivors experience these debilitating symptoms. These statistics can make stroke recovery seem overwhelming, but focusing on the positives is important. Neurocritical care and rehabilitation can help you regain strength,...
Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) result from a sudden jolt or blow to the head. They can be classified as mild, moderate, or severe. Concussions — a common injury among athletes and non-athletes — are a type of mild brain injury that cause headaches, nausea, mood swings, and light/sound sensitivity. Moderate and...
There are many forms of dementia, including vascular dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. Regardless of which type of dementia your loved one has, it’s essential to get the proper treatment from a specialized team. Here at Link Neuroscience Institute, our team offers several dementia treatments to help manage symptoms as much...
Hydrocephalus happens when fluid builds up abnormally in the brain’s deep cavities (ventricles). Too much cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) can prevent your brain from functioning properly. Infants and adults over age 60 are most likely to develop hydrocephalus, but how do you know who’s most at risk within those two age groups?...
Seizures are the most well-known symptom of epilepsy. However, it’s essential to know that seizures can occur because of many different underlying conditions, including low blood sugar, traumatic brain injuries (TBI), blood vessel conditions in your brain, and certain autoimmune disorders. Seizures can cause a range of symptoms from feeling...
Nearly 20 million people are diagnosed with peripheral neuropathy, but the National Institutes of Health estimates the true number may be much higher. That’s because not everyone knows to seek treatment for it because the symptoms can be rather surprising. Peripheral neurography is most known for the burning pain and pins-and-needles sensations it causes....
Over 700,000 people are living with brain tumors in the US alone, according to the American Brain Tumor Association. There are over 120 different types of primary brain tumors and central nervous system tumors. Some brain tumors are cancerous (malignant), while others are non-cancerous (benign). Because benign tumors can still affect...
Movement disorders, such as Parkinson’s disease, essential tremor, epilepsy, and dystonia, can profoundly impact your quality of life. Medication can help manage these conditions,, but if your medicine becomes less effective and your symptoms interfere with your quality of life, our neurology specialists may recommend deep brain stimulation. Deep brain stimulation is a type...
A herniated disc happens when the soft inner portion (nucleus pulposus) of your vertebral disc pushes through the hard exterior shell of the disc (the annulus). While it’s possible that some herniated discs don’t cause pain, many of them do when the inner gel-like nucleus presses on nearby nerves. Herniated...
Dementia isn’t a specific disease. Instead, it’s a group of conditions characterized by a decline in cognitive skills, memory loss, and other thinking abilities. Dementia is most often associated with Alzheimer’s disease, but it can be linked to other conditions too. The good news is that the right treatment can help...
Although headaches are often grouped into one category, the reality is that there are many types of headaches: tension headaches, sinus headaches, cluster headaches, and migraines. Regardless of which type of headaches you have, the reality is that headaches — especially chronic ones — can be debilitating. Our team of...
Dementia is sometimes mistaken as a single neurodegenerative disorder, but in reality, dementia is an umbrella term for loss of memory. There are many forms of dementia, and all forms can interfere with your quality of life. In this blog, our neurology specialists discuss four common types of dementia and what we can...
Carpal tunnel syndrome, pinched nerves, peripheral neuropathy, and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) are just a few conditions that can contribute to muscle weakness, nerve dysfunction, and pain. While these conditions share some symptoms, they require different treatments. That’s where electromyography (EMG) comes into the picture. EMG can provide information used...
Movement disorders are a group of neurological conditions that cause irregular body movements. Parkinson’s disease and Tourette’s syndrome are two of the most well-known movement disorders, but this group also includes other conditions such as essential tremors. Thankfully, essential tremors won’t shorten your lifespan, but they can interfere with your...
Unlike your central nervous system, your peripheral nervous system runs outside of your brain and spinal cord. Your peripheral nerves can be further categorized as either somatic or autonomic nerves. When one of your peripheral nerves is damaged, it’s known as peripheral neuropathy. Pain, tingling, and even numbness are well-known...
Seizures can be scary, whether you’ve had one yourself or witnessed a loved one have one. Most people assume that if you’ve had a seizure, you have epilepsy. While it’s true that epilepsy leads to seizures, the truth is that many different conditions can cause seizures. Understanding what’s causing your...
Nearly one million people are currently living with Parkinson’s disease in the United States, and unfortunately, that number is expected to climb up to 1.2 million by the year 2030. Parkinson’s disease 一 a type of neurodegenerative disorder in which nerve cells in a targeted area of your brain deteriorate...
The Brain Aneurysm Foundation estimates that 1 out of 50 people have an unruptured brain aneurysm. Brain aneurysms 一 also called cerebral brain aneurysms 一 are weak spots in a blood vessel in your brain. The force of blood against the weak spot causes the vessel to bulge out. If...
