MCI (Mild Cognitive Impairment) is a term used to describe a decline in cognitive abilities, such as memory, language, and thinking skills, that is greater than expected for someone’s age, but not severe enough to interfere with daily activities. There…
As we age, our bodies go through a natural process of decline, and this includes changes in our cognitive abilities. One area that may be affected is our executive function, which is responsible for higher-level thinking and decision making. The…
Lewy body dementia is a complex and often misunderstood neurological disorder that affects a person’s cognitive abilities and motor function. Named after Dr. Frederic Lewy, who first identified the disease in the early 1900s, it is the second most common…
When it comes to brain health, any type of injury or damage can be a cause for concern. One specific type of brain injury is a left cerebral infarction, also known as a left cerebral stroke. This condition occurs when…
When a newborn baby develops jaundice, it is not uncommon and usually resolves on its own. However, in rare cases, jaundice can lead to a serious condition called kernicterus jaundice. This condition occurs when high levels of bilirubin, a yellow…
Alzheimer’s disease is a well-known and dreaded condition that affects millions of adults worldwide. However, many are unaware that this debilitating disease can also affect children and teenagers. Juvenile Alzheimer’s, also referred to as early-onset Alzheimer’s, is a rare and…
When it comes to understanding the brain, there are many complex concepts and terms that can be difficult to grasp. One such term is ischemic lesions in the brain. Ischemic lesions refer to areas of tissue damage in the brain…
Intellectual developmental delay (IDD) is a term used to describe a condition in which a person has a slower rate of intellectual growth than their peers. This delay in cognitive development can affect a person’s ability to learn, think, solve…
Inflammation of the brain, also known as encephalitis, is a serious condition that can cause significant damage to the brain. Encephalitis occurs when the brain becomes inflamed, or swollen, due to an infection or an autoimmune disorder. It affects people…
Infantile dementia, also known as childhood dementia or pediatric neurodegeneration, is a rare and devastating condition that affects young children. It is a type of dementia that occurs in children under the age of six, where they experience a progressive…