Author: Isabella Velasquez
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Meningitis: It’s not a headache
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Overview Meningitis is an infection and swelling around the brain. The membrane around the brain and spinal cord is called the meninges. Some causes of meningitis include viral infections, bacteria, parasites, and fungi. In some cases, the meningitis can resolve itself without treatment. In other cases, it can be life-threatening,…
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“Act FAST, save a life”
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Overview When someone experiences a stroke, there is a moment when the brain does not get any oxygen, which can lead to long-lasting effects that are very prominent signs that someone is experiencing a stroke. The reason this leads to long-lasting effects is that oxygen helps the brain cells live…
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Inside the Mind: Exploring the World of a Neuroscientist
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Overview The name neuroscientist is a broad covering for the many different branches to go underneath it. For example, Culture neuroscience looks at the beliefs of a group of people and how those beliefs shape people’s minds. Another branch is Affective neuroscience which is research done on animals to see…
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Behind the Scalpel: A Glimpse into the Life of a Neurosurgeon
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Overview Most neurosurgeons work as a team with anesthetists, trainee doctors, theatre nurses, and medical students. Not only are neurosurgeons in charge of a very delicate organ, but they also have to treat their team with respect. After the surgery, a team has to communicate with the surgeons to understand…
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Guardians of the Brain: Understanding the Role of a Neurologist
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Neurologists work with patients who have had something harmful to their brain. So a Neurologist’s job is to examine the muscles and nerve abnormalities that may currently have a recent trauma. Then after the examination, they start to administer treatment plans to increase the patient’s way of life which is…