Temporal lobe

Introduction Temporal lobe epilepsy is the most common type of epilepsy in adults, affecting approximately 1% of the general population. It is formally classified as neuronal misfiring in the mesial temporal lobes causing spontaneous, recurring seizures. In this review, I will investigate how the use of optogenetics in temporal lobe epilepsy (TLE) reduces seizures and how it can help us understand the cell types and neuronal circuits that underlie seizure generation. The significance of the review is due to the lack of specificity in current treatments and the prevalence of the drug-resistant variation of TLE. This review will focus on three parameters that emerge repeatedly throughout the literature: the methods used to decrease seizure frequency,…

patients with temporal lobe epilepsy there is a high resistant to medication. This leads to a risk of memory impairments and mood disturbances. Long-term this leads to quality of life impairments and an increased risk of death. Due to the resistant to medication surgery is recommended for patients with TLE. Anteromesial temporal lobectomy (AMTL) is the most common surgery for the treatment of patients with TLE. AMTL is performed in both children and adults. AMTL is done in 30-40% of surgery…

implies that a child raised in an abusive, chaotic and neglectful home creates an association of threats and neural cues. These cues have the capacity to activate a fear response which can alter emotions, behaviors and physiology. These associations and neural cues can profoundly interfere with a child’s functioning in everyday life. “Alterations in gray matter development represent a potential pathway through which childhood abuse is associated with psychopathology.” De Bellis, (2013). MRI…

Alverti, A. (2011). Respiratory and leg muscles perceived exertion during exercise at altitude. Respiratory Physiology and Neurobiology, 177(2), 162-168. DOI: 10.1016/j.resp.2011.03.014. Alverti measured the exertion of the legs and respiratory muscles in a specific environmental setting. Using Arida, R., Cavalheiro, E.A., Scorza, F. A. (2010). Favorable effects of physical activity for recovery in temporal lobe epilepsy. Epilepsia, 51(3):76-79. DOI: 10.1111/j.1528-1167.2010.02615.x …

explained on a neurological level. Although we have a vast amount of knowledge about psychopaths very few treatment options are known of. It is important for people to understand why a psychopathic individual acts the way that they do, and on a scientific level it is important to understand in order to develop better treatment options. It is almost imperative to try and regulate a psychopath’s brain because they cost society as a whole ten times more than an average person. The extra charges…

Fatal Mind: A Man, His Epilepsy, and His Downfall In William Shakespeare’s Othello, it is jealousy that conquers all, while love is cast down an unfathomable abyss. Over the course of few days, once honourable Othello is broken down by trickster Iago with his wiles and Othello’s mind is overrun with anger and envy. But how could a principled man such as Othello decide to kill his beloved wife in such a short amount of time? If it is assumed that Othello is afflicted by Temporal Lobe Epilepsy…

stimulate the brain with Monaural, Binaural, Auditory beat stimulation and with meditation to increase and manipulate the temporal lobe in the left side of the brain. According to this research high-frequency beats might facilitate attentional control, which would fit…

Is ADHD a real medical problem? ADHD has been one of the most controversial topics in the medical field till this day. Many believe it may or may not be an actual medical disorder. Even though many people believe that this isn’t a medical disorder there is thousands of research projects, studies and reports that state otherwise and numerous medical organizations that help advocate this reasoning. While many may still try to rebut this idea research has proven that ADHD is an actual disorder.…

A year ago I was diagnosed with simple and complex partial seizures of the temporal lobe. The kind of seizures I have are hard to describe but its kind of like being on a roller coaster. You're strapped in and you can feel the tension as you know its going to happen, and you know its going to be scary. Once you reach the top of the roller coaster you get a weird feeling in your stomach, just like you do before your seizure happens . Sometimes you experience a very strong, awful feeling of Déjà…

As we can see the temporal lobe is a involved in many vital functions of the brain, thus its damage can cause visual and verbal impairments or, in more severe cases memory disturbances. Due to the fact that it involves the auditory cortex, the epileptic patiens are often extremely sensitive to different voices and noises, they get tense from the various forms of rowdiness. As we have already seen, seizures can be caused by different factors, but there are several common triggers, such as:…