Receiving a diagnosis of Alzheimer´s disease, or having a loved one diagnosed, can cause a range of emotions, from shock to relief. Patients often think "What will become of me from now on?" Alzheimer's disease is the most common form of dementia, a group of symptoms that affect memory, thinking and social skills. Over the [...]

Alzheimer’s Disease is one of the biggest health challenges all over the world.  This progressive disease, which destroys brain cells, gradually robs its victims’ cognitive and functional abilities.  There is no cure for Alzheimer’s, although a number of treatments can ease, or slow, its development.  Many non-pharmacological therapies are able to help Alzheimer’s patients live [...]

Treating paralysis is still one of medicine’s great challenges. Thousands of people become paralyzed every year, leaving them with impaired mobility, speech, or the ability to care for themselves.  But could a new treatment be on the horizon? What Causes Paralysis? There is no single cause of paralysis.  However, it is usually the result of [...]