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How to lessen migraines
…..Virginia Thornley, M.D., board-certified neurologist, epileptologist December 31, 2020🌺🌺🌸MIGRAINE: LIFESTYLE CHANGES🌺🌺🌸….. ..Migraines 💆🏽♀️are a common disorder…I’ll make a video later so it’s easily digestible…feel free to share with someone if you find this useful information….Lifestyle modifications are essential. You can have the best medicine 💊💉in the world 🌎but if you’re doing the same things that…
Primary Generalized Epilepsy
Virginia Thornley, M.D., board-certified neurologist, epileptologist December 31, 2020 This is a genetic disorder with different types of clinical features: -Primary Generalized Epilepsy, Absence typethere is lack of awareness, staring sometimes, lip-smacking movements.The EEG shows generalized 3-Hertz spike & slow wave discharges. -Primary Generalized Epilepsy, Juvenile Myoclonic type (JME) present with jerking movements.The EEG shows…
Life after stroke
A stroke occurs when a blood vessel in the brain or neck becomes blocked by a clot which migrated or a plaque that broke interrupting flow to areas in the brain.
Returning to the sacred patient-physician relationship
Virginia Thornley, M.D., Board-Certified Neurologist, Epileptologist https://neurologybuzz.com/ August 15, 2020 Introduction Seeing physician burnout articles every page you swipe on social media, on physician online media groups, and in editorials of national syndicates are becoming the norm. Not to minimize it, it can become fairly discouraging reading about the fate of well-educated healers with only…
Living with Memory Loss
Virginia Thornley, M.D., Board-Certified Neurologist, EpileptologistAugust 16, 2020 IntroductionThere are many reasons why one may have a loss of memory. It could be related to head injury, epilepsy, or neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease. What to doEngaging in activities that involve the thought processes such as doing crossword puzzles, reading engaging books or novels or…
What’s the difference between an MRI of the brain and a CT scan of the brain?
An MRI or magnetic resonance imaging has finer resolution compared to a CT scan which translates into greater detail. This means you get a better quality of the image. It uses a magnet and not radiation so the risk of radiation is less.
Living with epilepsy
Epilepsy is a condition involving 2 or more seizures. A seizure occurs when the electrical impulses in the brain do not cease and as a result, become recurrent resulting in excess cerebral activity.
What is the CHA2DS2-VASc score? Can you change your future score?
However, some factors are related to a combination of genetics & lifestyle. This is why as early as now it best to be the healthiest you can to avoid problems down the road…
Anosmia and ageusia: clinical manifestations of COVID-19
There are now randomized controlled clinical studies showing that anosmia and ageusia can be an initial clinical symptom of COVID-19. There are case reports that it can be the only symptom.
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