Items Tagged ‘Brain & Nervous System’
April 3, 2017
By Margaret Shepard, Communications Specialist 
While the autism spectrum varies with each person, this condition now affects 1 in 68 children. World Autism Month supports all people affected by autism. Knowing the signs can help you communicate better with someone who has autism. Join Light It Up Blue to bring awareness to the condition that affects millions of people.
March 28, 2017
Multiple Sclerosis Education Month
By Margaret Shepard, Communications Specialist
More than 2.3 million people are affected by Multiple Sclerosis worldwide. MS impacts the brain and spinal cord, causing communication problems between the brain and the rest of the body. While there is no cure for MS, there are many things people can do to raise awareness especially during Multiple Sclerosis Education Month. Mayo Clinic […]
January 27, 2017
Has watching the X Games inspired you to hit the slopes or break your snowboard out of storage? Winter sports can be a fun form of exercise, but it’s important to be safe while participating in them. Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a common injury seen in winter sports, and because the extent of TBI can vary, […]
Tags: Brain & Nervous System, Brain and Nervous System, Caregivers
January 20, 2017
Mayo Clinic Helps Patients with Rare Genetic Condition
Metachromatic leukodystrophy. What’s that? It’s a rare genetic disorder that causes your brain and nervous system to progressively lose function. Though the disease is rare, Mayo Clinic doctors evaluate and treat more than 40 people a year with metachromatic leukodystrophy. It’s an example of one rare disorder among many that Mayo Clinic works with patients and […]
December 27, 2016
Parkinson’s affects everyone differently. Talk with others on Mayo Clinic Connect.
If you have Parkinson’s, or care for someone with the condition, there is a community of compassionate and supportive people waiting for you. On Mayo Clinic Connect, you can meet others with Parkinson’s, learn from each other about managing the condition, and share stories about living and coping with Parkinson’s. Start talking with others at Connect.MayoClinic.org […]
December 2, 2016
Changing Minds While Learning to Live With Epilepsy
By Ali Skahan 
When Tehya Mrotek had a seizure for the first time in class six years ago, she wasn’t the only one caught off guard by it. It wasn’t until Tehya’s seizure that her high school realized they weren’t familiar with epilepsy, nor were they equipped to administer seizure first-aid. With the help of Mayo Clinic, Tehya’s care team was able to […]
November 14, 2016
National Alzheimer’s Awareness Month
By Ali Skahan
It’s National Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. Your first thought may be that Alzheimer’s is a more common disease among the elderly, but early onset Alzheimer’s can actually start showing symptoms as early as your 30s. There is no cure for Alzheimer’s, so early intervention is key. Know what to look for and make sure to speak with your […]
Tags: Brain & Nervous System
November 11, 2016
Mayo Clinic Dogs Provide Comfort for Patients Facing Illness
By Ali Skahan
60-year-old, Denise Krivach, awoke one morning to her body not functioning properly and sought out help from Mayo Clinic. After her team of specialists diagnosed her with autoimmune encephalitis, she underwent surgery but was uncertain of her future. Fortunately, Alta, a 4-year-old golden retriever helped put Denise’s mind at ease. Mayo Clinic’s Caring Canines program […]
Tags: Autoimmune Diseases, Brain & Nervous System, Healthy Living
November 8, 2016
Deep Brain Stimulation Helps a Pilot Return to Flight
Tyrone Nanton was a commercial airline pilot by day and an artist by night. Until one day a tremor got progressively worse and made his hands shake so much that it kept him from not only his artistic passion, but also flying. Tyrone saw a Mayo Clinic movement disorders specialist and neurologist Dr. Ryan Uitti, […]
Tags: Brain & Nervous System
October 27, 2016
Surgical-Assistant-Turned-Patient Sees Hospital With New Eyes
As a surgical assistant for Mayo Clinic, Shari Callaghan practiced providing the utmost care to her patients, but she didn’t fully grasp Mayo Clinic’s quality of care until she became a patient herself. Shari was involved in a devastating motorcycle crash and suffered a traumatic brain injury despite wearing a helmet. Other riders recalled Shari’s front wheel […]