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Unlocking the Brain's Mysteries: Essential Neurology Diagnostic Techniques

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  Neuroimaging     Neuroimaging is a branch of medical imaging that focuses on the brain. In addition to diagnosing disease and assessing brain health, neuroimaging also studies; how the brain works and how various activities impact the brain.    Neuroimaging has allowed doctors to pinpoint blood clots in the brain and insert tiny tools to grab the clot and remove it without damaging surrounding healthy tissue. And, prior to functional MRI, surgeons removing a brain tumor would have to wake a patient during surgery and stimulate parts of the brain to avoid damaging sensitive areas. Electrop hysiological Tests These tests are used to assess the electrical activity of the nervous system. These tests help diagnose and monitor neurological disorders by measuring how well electrical signals travel through nerves and muscles.         Some of these tests include:  Electromyography - The EMG is used to diagnose pr...

Brain on Fire! How Neuroinflammation is Linked to Depression

    What is Neuroinflammation?     Neuroinflammation is an inflammatory response within the brain. Neuroinflammation is a localized inflammation in the peripheral nervous system (PNS) and central nervous system (CNS). This type of inflammation is triggered by nerve activation and has many harmful side effects. It’s important to take brain inflammation seriously because it can rapidly increase the risk of dementia, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and other brain degenerative diseases.  Factors that cause Neuroinflammation Diabetes and high blood sugar Poor circulation, lack of exercise, chronic stress, heart failure, respiratory issues, anemia Previous head trauma Neurological autoimmunity Eating gluten when you are gluten intolerant Poor brain antioxidant status Alcohol and drug abuse Environmental pollutants Systemic inflammation  Inflammatory bowel conditions  Leaky blood-brain barrier     Do you think you have Neuroinflammati...