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The symptoms listed above are all related to Celiac disease which is a disease that causes gluten intolerance that affects the immune system. 3. Find a recent scientific article (on Google Scholar for example) that relates consumption of gluten to brain health issues and summarize the findings. (1.5 pts) Neurological manifestations of gluten were not found until the 1960s. These manifestations were said to be caused by “vitamin deficiencies secondary to malabsorption as a result…

diagnosing characteristic aortic issues and monitoring the function of the heart when MFS is suspected. MRI and CAT scans are both diagnostic tools used in examining the dura, which is primarily connective tissue filled with fluid, surrounding the brain and spinal column. Dura ectasia, enlargement of the dural sac surrounding the spinal cord in the lumbar region, is “found in sixty percent of people who have marfan syndrome” (Marfan.org). Once these criteria are established, further genetic…

sclerosis (MS) is a muscular disease that affects the central nervous system (CNS) which consists of the brain and the spinal cord. This disease was discovered by Dr. Jean Martin Charcot. Eventually, improvements in microscopes helped doctors in the search of understanding the disease. In 1916, a Scottish doctor named James Dawson was able to clearly describe the inflammation after viewing the brain cells of a patient with multiple sclerosis through a microscope. Over the years, numerous…

Parkinson's disease, also abbreviated as “PD”, is a neurodegenerative disorder that affects a person's nervous system, making them have trouble moving. A human has certain kinds of nerve cells in the brain called dopamine, these cells transmit and send signals to the brain allowing a person to control their movement. When these cells start breaking down and having problems, they cause a person to lose their control of movement, due to the lack of dopamine. PD is not a communicable disease – it…

Dercum disease, which is also known as Adiposis Dolorosa, Anders’ syndrome and Dercum-Vitaut syndrome is an extremely rare disorder characterized by multiple, painful growths consisting of fatty tissue. These growths typically occur on the trunk of the upper arms and upper legs and are found just below the skin. People with Dercum disease generally experience pain, swelling, weight gain, high blood pressure, and headaches. The cause of this disorder is unknown due to the fact that it appears in…

Overview Optic neuritis is the term used when there is inflammation in the optic nerve, which is the bunch of nerve fibers tasked with transmitting visual information to the brain. A rare condition, it is most commonly associated with multiple sclerosis in that it can possibly be an early indication of the disorder. It is also often related to neuromyelitis optica, which is a condition similar to MS in that it causes an inflammation of the spinal cord and optic nerve. It is not yet known what…

It is now well established that the brain and the gut are engaged in constant bi-directional communication. Most individuals are made aware of such communication when alteration in gastrointestinal function is communicated to the brain bringing about the perception of visceral events such as nausea, satiety, and pain or when, in turn, stressful experiences lead to altered gastrointestinal secretions and motility. The mechanisms which allow communication between the central nervous system (CNS)…

Technical Considerations in Percutaneous Placement of Spinal Cord Stimulation Devices. Introduction: The last several decades have witnessed exponential advances in the technology and use of spinal cord neuromodulation for the treatment of chronic refractory pain syndromes in patients whom medical and surgical management have been exhausted. This chapter focuses on the technical aspects of percutaneous placement of SCN devices, emphasizing patient selection, technique, and complications. The…

Your Teen Feel Self Conscious AbouT Braces? 3 Options That Are Not As Noticable Do you have a teenager with teeth that need a bit of help with proper alignment? They may be resistant to getting braces because they do not want to have teeth with metal brackets attached to the front for the foreseeable future. While traditional braces can be quite effective as fixing even the most extreme teeth alignment problems, there are alternative methods that are less visible to others. Here are 3 options…

philosophy of the mind. His work, especially Consciousness Explained, has become widely known and suddenly controversial when he claimed that free will is only an illusion of the mind and that it is actually the result of the physical processes in the brain. He says that what we call consciousness isn’t actually consciousness. Dennett dives right into the mind-body debate. He says that Darwin’s idea of natural selection cannot explain the connection between mind and body. What is the…