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The Dynamic Duo: Heart and Brain – Unraveling Their Intricate Connection

The Dynamic Duo: Heart and Brain – Unraveling Their Intricate Connection Introduction The human body is a marvel of complexity and coordination, with every organ and system playing a vital role in maintaining our health and well-being. Among the most fascinating and integral components of our body are the heart and the brain. These two…

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MAPPING SEIZURES [ THE NERVOUS SYSTEM ]

MAPPING SEIZURES [ DELICATE BALANCE – THE NERVOUS SYSTEM ] Seizures may occur in any part of the brain; their point of origin often can be mapped. Some occur as a result of lesions in specific domains. Nineteenth-century doctor John Hughlings Jackson, an aloof but meticulous researcher, posited that lesions would produce two effects. He based…

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SEEING THOUGHTS [ LOOKING INSIDE ( THE AMAZING BRAIN ) ]

SEEING THOUGHTS [ LOOKING INSIDE ( THE AMAZING BRAIN ) ] SEEING THOUGHTS MAGNETOENCEPHALOGRAPHY ( MEG ) also relies on magnetism to examine the brain. In this case, it’s the body’s ambient magnetic fields, not those generated by an external machine, that form the basis of brain imaging. These magnetic fields are extremely weak-perhaps only…

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BRAIN MAPPING [ LOOKING INSIDE ( THE AMAZING BRAIN ) ]

BRAIN MAPPING [ LOOKING INSIDE ( THE AMAZING BRAIN ) ] Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) gives a more detailed 3-D picture than a CT scan. An MRI relies on an intense magnetic field generated in a cylinder that surrounds the patient. It allows precise mapping of the physical shape of the brain. Its magnetic field…