Blurred vision and a headache occurring together can indicate several problems, from migraine to stroke. Learn about these and other possible causes in this article.
Tag: Neurology / Neuroscience
3 (or more) spooky ways to trick your brain this Halloween
Did you really see that pale face just now? What was that sound? This Halloween, test the limits of your brain with these easy spooky experiments.
The curious case of a blind woman who sees motion
The brain’s ability to rewire itself, or neuroplasticity, explains the case of a blind woman who can see objects only when they are in motion.
Scientists discover common diabetes drug reduces sight-threatening rise in brain pressure
Research led by the University of Birmingham, UK, published in Science Translational Medicine, shows that a GLP-1 agonist drug, currently used to treat patients with Type II diabetes could be…
Scientists discover common diabetes drug reduces sight-threatening rise in brain pressure
Research led by the University of Birmingham, UK, published in Science Translational Medicine, shows that a GLP-1 agonist drug, currently used to treat patients with Type II diabetes could be…
Demyelination: Causes, symptoms, and treatments
Demyelination is damage to the myelin layer, or the protective coating of nerve cells. This can lead to neurological problems including slow reflexes.
Demyelination: Causes, symptoms, and treatments
Demyelination is damage to the myelin layer, or the protective coating of nerve cells. This can lead to neurological problems including slow reflexes.
Dressmakers found to have needle-sharp 3-D vision
Study finds seamstresses possess stereoscopic superpowers.Haute couture can be credited for enhancing more than catwalks and red carpets.
Dressmakers found to have needle-sharp 3-D vision
Study finds seamstresses possess stereoscopic superpowers.Haute couture can be credited for enhancing more than catwalks and red carpets.
Neurons in the human eye are organised for error correction
Cells that send visual signals to the brain act collectively to suppress noise and improve accuracy.
Cerebellum: What is its Function?
This article provides a brief summary of anatomy, purpose, and disorders of the cerebellum, also offering tips on preserving brain health.
Can alternatives to corticosteroids be effective therapies against neuromyelitis optics?
A review article published on June 20th in the journal Neuroimmunology and Neuroinflammation led by Jun Guo of Tangdu Hospital at The Fourth Military Medical University in Shaanxi, China discusses…
New neurodevelopmental syndrome identified
A multicenter research team led by Columbia University Medical Center (CUMC) has discovered a new neurodevelopmental syndrome and the genetic mutations that cause it.
How much do we really see?
Glance out the window and then close your eyes. What did you see? Maybe you noticed it’s raining and there was a man carrying an umbrella. What color was it? What shape was its handle?
Brain appears to have different mechanisms for reconciling sight and sound
A new UCLA psychology study provides insights into how the brain combines sound and vision.
Neuronal feedback could change what we ‘see’
Study from Carnegie Mellon neuroscientists could explain mechanism behind optical illusions.Ever see something that isn’t really there? Could your mind be playing tricks on you?
Complex learning dismantles barriers in the brain
Biology lessons teach us that the brain is divided into separate areas, each of which processes a specific sense.
Results for concussion sideline vision tests may vary when English is a second language
Popular sideline vision tests used to help detect immediate signs of concussion may present challenges in the interpretation of results for athletes who speak English as a second language (ESL).
Dartmouth study helps fill in gaps in our visual perception
A Dartmouth College study sheds light on how the brain fills in the gaps of how we visually perceive the world around us.
Neuromyelitis optica: conventional therapies do not achieve the best results
In the course of a study conducted throughout Germany, medical professionals have compared different treatment methods for Neuromyelitis optica, an inflammatory disease of the central nervous…