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Mayo Clinic prides itself as being a destination for people dealing with all kinds of brain issues and trauma. Mayo Clinic’s Department of Neurology is one of the largest and most comprehensive neurological practices in the world. It includes more than 200 experts trained in diagnosing and treating people with conditions such as epilepsy, dementias, stroke, brain tumors, headache, paralysis, nerve pain and more.
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Book Excerpt | Healthy AgingFrontotemporal dementia
The following is an excerpt from the Mayo Clinic Press book Mayo Clinic on Alzheimer’s Disease and other Dementias byJonathan Graff-Radford, M.D. and Angela M. Lunde, M.A. Frontotemporal degeneration is one of the most… -
Article | Healthy BrainWhat women need to know about stroke
There are many health issues that affect men and women differently — and stroke is an important, potentially life-altering one. “Women have unique health care challenges ranging from having different risk factors for stroke, to having different symptoms of stroke, to responding differently to treatments for stroke, and sometimes being… -
Article | Healthy BrainMayo Clinic research finds AI-enabled ECGs may identify patients at greater risk of stroke, cognitive decline
•Using the algorithm may offer a new way to screen for risk of atrial fibrillation, cognitive decline and stroke. It may also allow for preventive measures to be started in those who are found to be at higher risk. -
A stroke is a medical emergency, and prompt treatment is crucial. Taking fast action can reduce brain damage and other complications. When a stroke occurs, blood supply to part of the brain is interrupted. Strokes can happen at any age. It’s vital to know the risk factors and to recognize… -
Article | Healthy BrainThink you’ve tried every migraine medication? Think again.
Migraine is an all-too-common and potentially disabling disorder. Migraine attacks can cause severe throbbing head pain or pulsing sensations, as well as nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to light and sound. Some treatments stop symptoms of a migraine attack (acute, or as-needed treatment) and other long-term treatments decrease the frequency and… -
What is Delirium? Delirium is a type of confusion that occurs suddenly and without warning. When people have delirium, they may have trouble focusing or paying attention. They also may feel groggy and drowsy, or act or say things out of character. Delirium can be a warning signal that… -
No family should have to face brain surgery for a child. But the inspiring outcomes this Mayo Clinic neurosurgeon has seen show hope for any child’s future. Relevant reading Mayo Clinic Guide to Raising a Healthy Child Comprehensive guide that addresses the challenging variety of issues that… -
Most migraines in women are linked to menstruation. The pattern of how these migraines occur helps guide prevention and treatment choices. Migraines are all too common. And unfortunately, they’re even more common in women. About 1 in 5 women experiences migraines, compared to 1 in 16 men. One possible reason… -
In addition to protecting your heart and staying physically fit, there’s another factor that may play an important role in preserving your brain health. It involves the concept of cognitive reserve — essentially your brain’s ability to adapt to age- or disease-related changes by drawing on existing neuronal networks or… -
As a general internist, I’m responsible for knowing about a lot of medical conditions. Not only do I treat a wide range of medical problems but I regularly attend conferences that cover topics including hypertension, diabetes, migraines, menopause and more. As a hockey parent, I have a particular interest in… -
Regenerative neurosurgery is poised to transform care of neurological disorders that previously had little hope for improvement, according to a Mayo Clinic review published in The BMJ. Healing diseases of the central nervous system remains a highly coveted but formidable challenge, Terry Burns, M.D., Ph.D., a neurosurgeon scientist at Mayo Clinic, writes in… -
Article | Healthy BrainGenetic variants influence migraine treatment response, according to new Mayo study
•Migraines affect nearly 40 million people in the U.S. Yet pinpointing an effective prophylactic medication ― the most commonly prescribed drugs for people diagnosed with migraines ― remains a long and complex process. Patients often cycle through medications for weeks or months until achieving a therapeutic response. Now after years…
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