An electroencephalogram (EEG) is a test that records the brain’s electrical activity. Healthcare professionals use it to help assess and understand neurological conditions, sleep disorders, and brain ...

Bipolar disorder (BD) is a debilitating psychiatric disorder characterized by fluctuating periods of depression and mania. Researchers have long suspected that BD may be accompanied by abnormal ...

Researchers at the Laureate Institute for Brain Research (LIBR) in Tulsa, Okla., have identified an abnormal link between the autonomic and central nervous systems, specifically via communication ...

Patients with bipolar disorder who experience manic episodes are more likely to show abnormal brain changes over time, according to one of the largest longitudinal brain imaging studies in its field ...

Scientists have determined the structure of protein 'fibrils' linked to Lou Gehrig's disease and other neurodegenerative disorders -- findings that provide clues to how toxic proteins clump and spread ...

Hemophilia, von Willebrand disease, anemia, leukemias, or a low platelet count can cause bruising. A person should contact a doctor if they are concerned about their bruising. Bruising is one of the ...

This infographic shows a concise overview of the present study, which investigated the key underlying mechanism called RAN translation that has implications in the pathology of multiple ...

The term “psychosis,” which is derived from the Greek word for abnormal condition of the mind, has been used in many different ways in clinical medicine. Before 1980, the term “psychotic” was applied ...

‌Disinhibited social engagement disorder (DSED) is an attachment disorder that happens in young children, causing them to easily approach and talk to strangers. They are also comfortable seeking ...

What is Abnormal Menstrual Bleeding? Abnormal menstrual bleeding also called abnormal or irregular periods, is when a woman experiences bleeding that differs from her normal menstrual cycle. In ...