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What is Rasmussen's Encephalitis (RE)?

Rasmussen’s disease, also known as Rasmussen's encephalitis (RE), is a rare, chronic, inflammatory neurological condition. It is highly prevalent in children and is associated with epilepsia partialis continua, invariably hemiparesis, and cognitive impairment.

26 Oct 2022

What is Sleep Regression?

Sleep regression refers to a period of change in sleeping patterns experienced by babies.

12 Oct 2022

How does the Brain Change as we Age?

Aging cannot be attributed to a single pathway, and the mechanisms surrounding the significant brain changes are less clear.

12 Oct 2022

What is Anthrax?

Anthrax is a zoonotic bacterial disease caused by Bacillus anthracis, a gram-positive, spore-forming bacterium commonly found in the soil of endemic areas.

12 Oct 2022

Role of Sleep in Memory Consolidation

Research undertaken over the last century has revealed that sleep plays a role in the consolidation of memories.

12 Oct 2022

The Role of Estrogen in Pregnancy

The increased production of certain hormones, including estrogen, throughout pregnancy is essential for maintaining the health of both the mother and fetus.

7 Oct 2022

What Ancient DNA Can Tell Us About Infectious Diseases?

Detailed studies of ancient DNA have provided important insights into the origins and history of infectious diseases.

7 Oct 2022

Understanding the Importance of Diagnostic Coding

In the context of healthcare, information is represented via diagnostic coding.

7 Oct 2022

What are Digital Inhalers and how do they Work?

Digital therapeutics enable personalized chronic illness management and unmatched patient health and treatment compliance monitoring. This article explores digital inhalers and their uses.

4 Oct 2022

Is Sense of Smell Linked to Pneumonia?

Historically, poor olfaction in elderly people has been implicated in neurodegeneration, but it is becoming increasingly correlated with other diseases such as pneumonia. This article explores the topic in more detail.

4 Oct 2022

What are the Current Challenges in Mental Health Disorder Diagnosis?

Mental health disorders and substance use disorders are the leading cause of disability worldwide. This article explores the current challenges in mental health disorder diagnosis as part of our coverage for World Mental Health Day 2022.

3 Oct 2022

What is the Role of Non-invasive Imaging in Diagnostics?

The use of diagnostic imaging in medicine dates back for over a century. However, huge advances have been made over the last 50 years, in which multiple imaging modalities have offered a previously unimaginable wealth of data on the structure and function of the inward organs of the human body.

28 Sep 2022

Gout: Disease of Kings now a 21st Century Epidemic

Around 3 million Americans have gout, an extremely painful arthritic condition. Read more here.

28 Sep 2022

What are the Clinical Applications of Functional Neuroimaging?

Most people would categorize CAT scans, PET scans, and MRI scans into the same grouping, however, it is important to note that a significant variability exists between these neuroimaging techniques. This article explores the clinical applications of functional neuroimaging.

28 Sep 2022