Category: Neurology

Overcoming Parkinson’s: a journey of laughter and resilience

In 2017 at the age of 62, I retired from my position as a family nurse practitioner when the small, independently owned private practice where I had been employed for 20 years was sold to the local hospital. I had been having some odd motor symptoms th…

What causes fainting and how to prevent it during needle procedures

Fainting, or syncope is a temporary loss of consciousness when the brain doesn’t get enough oxygen. Many things, including dehydration, low blood sugar, or anxiety, can cause it. As all doctors know, a common trigger for fainting is seeing blood …

The unpredictable wave: a physician’s journey through seizures

The first seizure I remember was like a wave in the ocean. Over my head, sudden dizziness, ready to go over the crest, then down into the dark. The dark was just not there. Or anywhere. Coming up was like being thrown out into the flotsam and jetsam, n…

From stroke to strength: one person’s story of overcoming challenges

My story began in the early morning of November 17, 2021, and resulted in a re-birthing of who I am and what I’m becoming. I had a massive stroke that caused paralysis of my right side and left me unable to speak. I was life-flighted to the hospi…

Chris Hemsworth and personalized medicine: How genetic testing can impact your health [PODCAST]

Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Catch up on old episodes! Today, we’re discussing the news about actor Chris Hemsworth and his genetic test results. Hemsworth announced that he is taking a break from acting after learning that he has a heigh…

Understanding the memory loss of aging: How to tell normal forgetfulness from brain disorders

An excerpt from Why We Forget and How To Remember Better: The Science Behind Memory. “I’m so worried about my memory,” says the 82-year-old accountant and mother of three. “All of my friends are having memory problems. Many of t…

How can a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease help patients and their families? [PODCAST]

This article is sponsored by the Academy for Continued Healthcare Learning, an independently owned and operated full-service medical education company that has been developing certified health care education for nearly twenty years. With a special than…

How can a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease help patients and their families?

This article is sponsored by the Academy for Continued Healthcare Learning, an independently owned and operated full-service medical education company that has been developing certified health care education for nearly twenty years. With a special than…

A Father’s Day golf game to remember

It started with an early morning drive to the golf course on the day before Father’s Day.  It was a beautiful spring day in the Southwest, and the Man had it all to himself.  However, the second half of the day would belong to others — his …

A heartbreaking yet heartwarming story of a pediatric neurology resident’s struggle and empathy

The pager beeps early on the first day of my inpatient pediatric neurology service week. The pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) would like us to perform a brain death examination on a young boy before potential organ donation. An apparently healthy b…