Affecting 4 million people nationwide, Alzheimer’s disease has become the fourth highest killer in the United States. It robs a person of their identity while affecting entire families. With compassion and a sense of duty, researchers set out nearly a century ago to cure this disease. Though much... Read more →

There is a lot of buzz in the science literature about Deep Brain Stimulation, most recently a nicely written December 2005 correspondence reply article in the Journal of the American Medical Association entitled, “What Is Deep Brain Stimulation “Failure” and How Do We Manage Our Own... Read more →

Question: How can recent technological advances evolve the fields of neurological and psychiatric treatment and diagnosis? Background: If you have been watching the technology section in your local newspapers you have no doubt noticed the stream of advertisements flaunting the latest evolution of hi-tech... Read more →

The Autism Association of Singapore released a short documentary educating the general public on tell-tale signs and the importance of seeking professional medical help. Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) display three types of symptoms: impaired social interaction, problems with verbal and... Read more →

A new study has found evidence that suggests use of statins, commonly used in the regulation of cholesterol levels, may be associated with a reduction in cognitive decline in the elderly. Researchers in the Cardiovascular Health Study Collaborative Research Group monitored the cognitive abilities of... Read more →

Imagine that your head and neck twitch uncontrollably, or seize up painfully, or that your left arm starts shaking for no reason. Dystonia refers to a group of complex muscle disorders that involve involuntary twisting, repetitive movements that cause abnormal, sometimes painful positions. Read more... Read more →