Epilepsy is a neurological disorder that causes recurrent seizures and can significantly impact an individual's quality of life. Anticonvulsant medications don’t control seizures well for about one-third of patients with epilepsy. For some of these patients, deep brain stimulation, or DBS, is a promising therapy.
Aphasia is a neurogenic disorder caused by injury to the brain, usually from a stroke or trauma to the speech and language centers. In the U.S., it is estimated that more than 2 million people, both children and adults, are affected by aphasia.
Laryngitis is the inflammation of the larynx, often caused by a viral infection or vocal overuse. Many people say they have laryngitis, but what they’re experiencing is vocal hoarseness, which can be caused by a number of things.
To address the specific needs of those living with progressive MS, Kathleen Healey, PhD, APRN, at the Nebraska Medicine MS clinic initiated the MS At Home Access Program in 2013. This home-based, patient-centered, comprehensive model of care works to improve access to health care and address the unmet needs of this population.
Macular degeneration is a common eye condition that affects millions of people worldwide. While it can range from mild and asymptomatic to severe – causing small areas of vision to go missing — researchers have come a long way in treating AMD.
If you are looking to get rid of glasses or contact lenses, you may be looking for a new, entirely reversible solution in the form of an intraocular, vision-correcting implant.
Have you ever had a thought or image pop into your head that surprised or even disturbed you? If so, you’ve had an intrusive thought, and they are more common than you might realize.