Articles about Psychiatric & Neurological Disorders

Pain is a complex phenomenon to study, understand and treat. It is a personal experience with a multidimensional character influenced by biological, psychological and social factors. There is a misconception that the difference between acute and chronic pain. When considering pain and time, we could say that there are three types of pain: acute pain, persistent pain and chronic pain.

In 95% of cases, Alzheimer’s disease is the result of a combination of genetic, environmental and lifestyle factors that affect the person over time. The other 5% of cases, defined as early or hereditary Alzheimer’s, usually appear before the age of 65, with more aggressive and/or rapid deterioration, mainly due to mutations in the genes

Alzheimer’s disease has many faces. Depending on the region that is affected, the symptoms will vary. Just as the manifestation of the first symptoms of Alzheimer’s in a young person (under 65 years of age) is not the same as in a person in their seventies or eighties. Even so, there are common elements that can alert us that something is happening, and we can take measures to delay the appearance of the symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease.

Cognitive impairment has been reported at all phases and all subtypes of multiple sclerosis (MS). The severity and type of cognitive impairment varies among individuals and can be observed both in early and in later stages. We should promote primary prevention of cognitive decline, in part through interventions and healthy lifestyles that promote brain maintenance.

MRI is a test that provides images of the body (brain and spinal cord in MS) using strong magnetic field and radio waves, but not radiation. It allows earlier diagnosis and treatment, as well as monitorization of the progression of MS by keeping track of any new lesions that may have occurred since initial diagnosis.

Approximately 85% of people diagnosed with multiple sclerosis present a relapsing-remitting disease course. This means that symptoms of a clinical relapse typically arise over days, worsen over several weeks and then gradually subside over several weeks or months.

Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy (JME) is classified among Idiopathic Generalized Epilepsies, that is, among epilepsies caused exclusively by genetic predisposition. It can affect normal adolescents and young adults, with an age of onset ranging from 10 to 25 years. All patients present myoclonic jerks, which give the name to the syndrome, that is, rapid flexion jerks of the upper limbs.

If you know someone with epilepsy you may have to care for them during or after a seizure. It’s important to be aware that the goal of seizure first aid is to ensure the person is kept safe until the seizure subsides and stops on its own. At this point, you should stay with the person until they are fully awake.

Neuropathic pain affects 7-10% of adult population and is more prevalent in elderly and in women. Find out the most common symptoms, how is diagnosed and indicated treatments.

The better you and your caregivers’ understanding of your seizures, the easier it will be to manage your epilepsy. A great way to learn more about your seizures is to keep a seizure diary.