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Brain Blogger's Historical Brain Illustrations

Charles Bell: Course of the Nerves - Neck and Thorax, c. 19th centuryBartolomeo Eustachi: Peripheral Nervous System, c. 1722Bartolomeo Eustachi: Brain and Spine Anatomy, c. 1722Ambroise Pare, Siamese twins illustrated, c. unknownHow to prepare the skull for surgery, brain unexposed, c. 16th centuryHow to prepare the skull for surgery, brain exposed, c. 16th centuryThomas Bartholin: Transected Head Anatomy, c. 1673Antonio Scarpa: Anatomy of Olfaction (Smell), c. 1779Charles Bell: Anatomy of the Brain, c. 1802

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Neuroscience & Neurology

December 23, 2008 | 3 Comments | By Erin Falconer, MS

Look Me in the Eyes - From Eye Contact to “Fear Blindness”

Neuroscience and Neurology CategoryEye contact is commonly considered a sign of self-confidence and a means for emotional connection. In contrast, a person who averts their gaze is often considered shy, fearful, embarrassed or lying. Many a self-help manual has touted the power of eye contact, with direct eye contact suggested to help one quickly gain an individual’s attention, create an emotional connection and make a lasting impression. While these are quite common assumptions, scientists are only beginning to unravel the cognitive and brain processes that may underlie and corroborate the significance of eye contact. Read more →

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Opinion

December 31, 2008 | 1 Comment | By Sajid Surve, DO

Why a Smartphone is a Dumb Idea

Opinion CategoryA week’s worth of New York Times newspapers contains more information and knowledge than the average person in medieval times saw in their entire life. In our current golden age of technology, we as human beings have come to embrace the notion of computers, and the idea that information is a commodity that must be available immediately. Products on the market in the technology sector are increasingly complex in scope and connectivity, and give us unprecedented access to an enormous yet speedily growing body of information. Nowhere is this trend more glaringly apparent than the recent developments in mobile phone technology. Read more →

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Psychiatry & Psychology

January 02, 2009 | 3 Comments | By Chadwick Royal, PhD, NCC, LPC, ACS

Work and Mental Health

Psychiatry and Psychology Category“John” was referred to me for counseling services by his primary physician. John’s primary complaint: Panic attacks one to two times per day. I conducted a standard intake interview, asking him about all areas of his life. He had never experienced any panic attacks until one night a few months prior to his appointment with me. Like many people who experience their first panic attack, he spent an evening in the local emergency room being checked for a possible heart attack. Read more →

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