Category: Neurology
Neurology is a special branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of organic disease affecting the central or peripheral nervous system. Organic structures related to the field of neuroscience is – on one hand – the brain, spinal cord (central nervous system is), surrounding structures and blood vessels that feed them – on the other hand – cranial nerves, nerve roots and spinal ganglia , peripheral nerves after they exit the spinal canal, including links with skeletal muscle (representing the peripheral nervous system). The term “Neurology” was introduced by the English anatomist Thomas Willis.
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How to manage anger and anxiety
Anger and anxiety together can be a huge threat for those who experience them and for others. Some people follow a rigid routine and feel comfortable when you do not...
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What is intellectual disability or mental retardation
Intellectual disability formerly known as mental retardation is characterized by below average intelligence or mental capacity and lack of competencies to the normal life everyday.
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Depression symptoms in children
Depression in children can manifest in a number of easily recognizable symptoms. Although there are variations depending on the stage, one commonly cited statistic says that about 2% of prepubertal...
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How to prevent anxiety and panic attacks?
Anxiety (or nervous tension) and panic attacks are reactions that occur in difficult situations, in different moments of our lives. Anxiety is the body’s response to a stressor that can...