Category health of the nervous system

Generality Nootropics are particular substances, capable of increasing the cognitive abilities of an individual. On the term "nootropic", however, there is often a great deal of confusion. In fact, depending on the countries in which it is used, it takes on different meanings. In the United States, as in other nations, the concept of nootropic substances is superimposed on the concept of " smart drugs ", a term which indicates a large group of substances (both drugs and vegetable substances) that act at the level of central nervous system and which increase an individual'

Generality Opisthotonus is the term used to indicate a severe state of spastic rigidity that leads the patient to assume an unnatural arched position . Image taken from Wikipedia More in detail, the opisthotonos is a symptom related to different pathological conditions, to the taking of some medicines or to poisoning by some toxic substances, such as strychnine

Generality Radiculopathy is a pathological condition that affects the roots of the spinal nerves and their extensions, with consequent involvement of the motor and sensory functions of the organism. Radiculopathy can affect both a single nerve root and several nerve roots simultaneously. There are different forms of radiculopathy, but the most widespread appear to be those that occur at the cervical level (so we speak of cervical radiculopathies ) and at the lumbar and sacral level (in this case, we speak of lumbo-sacral radiculopathies )

Generality Vasovagal syncope is a particular type of syncope that sees the involvement of the vagus nerve and, more precisely, an increase in vagal tone . More specifically, vasovagal syncope belongs to the group of neuro-mediated syncopes. It is a transient loss of consciousness that can occur following different stimuli (emotional or orthostatic)

Description of the disease Guillain-Barré syndrome is a complex disorder of the peripheral nervous system, the result of an abnormal and exaggerated autoimmune response, probably triggered by a viral / bacterial infection. The characteristic symptoms of Guillain-Barré syndrome - analyzed in detail in the previous article - are weakness and progressive paralysis of the lower and upper limbs.

Key points Guillain-Barré syndrome is a complex and generalized disorder of the peripheral nervous system, which can also affect the CNS and respiratory muscles Guillain-Barré syndrome: causes Guillain-Barré syndrome is the expression of an abnormal autoimmune response, probably triggered by bacterial ( H. i

Generality Essential tremor is a pathology belonging to the group of movement disorders. More precisely, essential tremor is a very common movement disorder that tends to manifest itself in adult individuals over the age of 40, but in rare cases it can also occur in younger or even adolescent or child age individuals

How do they act? Exfoliating the skin or carrying out a chemical peeling means applying to the skin substances with an exfoliating action, which aim at the partial removal of portions of the epidermis or dermis with subsequent stimulation of cell turnover (renewal). In hyperpigmentation defects this practice can be useful mainly for two reasons: by accelerating the exchange of cells at the epidermal level, the loss of melanin from the stratum corneum is increased and the transfer of the melanosomes to the keratinocytes is decreased; the absorption of other active substances with depigmenting ac

What is Fampyra - fampridine? Fampyra is a medicine containing the active substance fampridine. The medicine is available as prolonged-release tablets (10 mg). What is Fampyra - fampridine used for? Fampyra is indicated for the improvement of gait in adult patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) with walking disabilities

Definition Brachialgia - otherwise called cervical radiculopathy - is a painful condition affecting the arm. More precisely, the pain that is perceived is neuropathic pain. Brachialgia can affect indifferently both young patients and elderly patients. Causes Brachialgia is caused by irritation or crushing of a spinal nerve in the neck and is one of the symptoms that can occur in different types of diseases