Archive for November 24th, 2007
Multiple sclerosis and healthcare services
Saturday, November 24th, 2007STUDY
A stratified sample of people with MS in Scotland and England were chosen to answer a postal questionnaire designed specifically to elicit information about them and their condition. It included SF-36 and Beck depression inventory. Stratification was geographic - Scotland, and Norther England, the Midlands, and Southern England, to take account of the known increased [...]
Neurological Complications of AIDS
Saturday, November 24th, 2007What are Neurological Complications of AIDS?
AIDS is primarily an immune system disorder caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), but it can also affect the nervous system. HIV does not appear to directly invade nerve cells but it jeopardizes their health and function, causing symptoms such as confusion, forgetfulness, behavioral changes, severe [...]
Aphasia
Saturday, November 24th, 2007What is Aphasia?Aphasia is a neurological disorder caused by damage to the portions of the brain that are responsible for language. Primary signs of the disorder include difficulty in expressing oneself when speaking, trouble understanding speech, and difficulty with reading and writing. Aphasia is not a disease, but a symptom of brain damage. Most [...]
