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published: 05-30-2022

The blood-brain barrier is a defense mechanism in our body to protect our brain.  It works to protect us  from harmful …

published: 09-28-2018

Trigeminal neuralgia is a condition in which the trigeminal nerve, a nerve that goes from the brain to the face, is aff…

published: 08-15-2017

Persistent vegetative states (or "unresponsive wakefulness syndrome") arise following brain damage leaving the patient…

published: 09-29-2015

Around 18% of people who have a stroke or TIA end up experiencing varying degrees of depression.  This can be due to c…

published: 04-09-2015

In the west this is far less common than in China, but acupuncture is very commonly used along with general anesthesia …

published: 06-21-2010

This exploration of the heart system is the third in a series demystifying Chinese Medicine Theory for Patients and th…

published: 08-10-2009

Stroke is the leading cause of long-term disability in the US and the third leading cause of death. Every year stroke…