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Tethered Cord: Is it As Scary As It Sounds?
(2) Tethered Cord Tethered Cord Syndrome: a rare neurological disorder that is caused by tissue attachments that limit the movement of...
nbrinst2
Mar 11, 20241 min read
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Pediatric Seizures - How Common Are They?
An eleven year old female gets ready for bed and closes her eyes, anxiously awaiting the next morning, imagining herself in goal, saving...
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Feb 29, 20242 min read
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Awake Brain Surgery: Is It As Scary As It Sounds?
By: Neda Brinster Background Typically, when an individual undergoes brain surgery, they are put to sleep through anesthesia. However,...
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Dec 30, 20232 min read
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Who Owns Your Memories?
By: Neda Brinster Neuroscience News. "The Utility of Memories Dictates Their Place in Our Brain." Neuroscience News, 21 July 2023, Once...
nbrinst2
Oct 30, 202311 min read
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Chiari Malformation - Symptoms, Causes, & Treatment
By: Neda Brinster Sharma, Rohit. “Chiari Malformations: Radiology Reference Article.” Radiopaedia Blog RSS, radiopaedia.org/articles/chia...
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Sep 2, 20232 min read
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Encephalocele - What is it? By Neda Brinster
Overview: A sac-like profusion of the brain and the membranes that cover it through an opening in the skull. This defect affects the...
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Aug 11, 20232 min read
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Sleep Schedules...Are They Really That Important?
By: Neda Brinster Yes! Sleep schedules are extremely important, no matter how old you are. Although a "healthy" sleep schedule may differ...
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Jul 19, 20231 min read
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Arachnoid Cysts: Spider or Disorder?
By Neda Brinster Don't be confused...the Arachnoid Cyst is not a spider but a congenital malformation affecting the brain and spinal...
nbrinst2
Apr 15, 20232 min read
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Phones at Night: A Disruption to the Brain
By Saki Kuramoto You switch off the lights in your bedroom, flop onto your bed, and scroll through your socials one last time before bed....
Saki Kuramoto
Mar 27, 20232 min read
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A New Discovery in the Brain
By: Saki Kuramoto Very recently, researchers from the University of Copenhagen and the University of Rochester discovered a new layer in...
Saki Kuramoto
Feb 8, 20231 min read
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Medulloblastoma: Tumors of the Cerebellum
By: Neda Brinster Overview: Medulloblastoma is a embryonal, malignant tumor that develops in the posterior fossa, a small space in the...
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Jan 1, 20233 min read
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The Development of the 'Little Brain'
By Neda Brinster Copyright: Copyright (c) 2019 SciePro/Shutterstock. Cerebellum Function: Did you know that the cerebellum is the only...
nbrinst2
Dec 11, 20221 min read
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Embryology of the Central Nervous System
By Neda Brinster What is the structure of the Central Nervous System? The central nervous system contains two main structures: the...
nbrinst2
Nov 10, 20222 min read
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Stress and the Brain: How does stress affect the Brain?
The brain is a complex organ. It is the main controller of our body, and it can be affected in a variety of ways, such as by stress. Stress
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Jul 7, 20222 min read
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How Theatre Aims to Cure PTSD of Veterans?—Anqi Dai
You might think of bringing patients suffering from PTSD to a play, but have you ever tried to have them involved in plays? Brain Change...
angiedai
Jul 7, 20222 min read
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The Impact of Sugar on the Brain - Neda Brinster
How can too much or too little sugar play a role in ones brain function and development?
nbrinst2
Jul 6, 20221 min read
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Retraining the Brain
The Brain after Trauma: Reaction and Recovery One's life is a collection of experiences. These events and relative emotions can impart...
Sophia
Jul 5, 20222 min read
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The Connection Between Behavior and Brain Injury: Irritability - Saki Kuramoto
How do brain injuries affect behaviors? By: Saki Kuramoto After a traumatic brain injury (TBI), many experience personality and...
Saki Kuramoto
Jun 29, 20221 min read
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