The Complex Organ We Call The Brain
The brain is a mysterious part of our bodies, and we have yet to explore all its depths. It is made up of complex networks of billions of neurons, which control...
Month: November 2014
Understanding the Highs and Lows of Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar disorder (BD) is a mental disorder known for its manic and depressive episodes. Unlike our previous topics, it is not neurodegenerative, but it is neuro...
We Are All Doomed
The pessimistic conclusion I have come to after about 2 months of studying various neurological diseases is that we are all doomed. OK, not really… but s...
A Look into Bipolar
Mental illnesses have been more of a focus in medicine in the last decade because of the increased number of diagnosis. Bipolar otherwise known as manic-depres...
Maybe We All Have a Mental Disorder
Bipolar disorder (BD) is a mental disease characterized by swings from a manic state to a depressed state. Although each individual is affected in a unique way,...
Bipolar Disorder: Why Aren't We Talking About It?
Psychological disorders, treatment and therapy to combat them, prescription medications…why aren’t we talking about it? Reality slapped me in the face thi...
Bipolar Disorder: Well, They Say Opposites Attract…
Bipolar Disorder: Well, They Say Opposites Attract… It is human nature to display a range of emotions. As a college student, it is unwise to approach me in the ...
Beyond the Shakes: Brain Pathology of Parkinson's Disease and Non-motor Symptoms
If you have ever witnessed someone with Parkinson’s disease suffering from tremors, it is a heartbreaking experience. To see someone trapped in a body they cann...
The Mystery Named Parkinson's
Last week in neurochemistry we talked about Parkinson’s disease. This is a disease that has gained much popular attention in our culture due to celebrities and...
The Hard Life with Parkinson's Disease
Working in the hospital has allowed me to care first hand for patients diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. Parkinson’s is a very hard disease for a patient and...