Andrew Lee, MD, and Andrew Carey, MD, sit down on another episode of the NeuroOp Guru to discuss deep learning systems and whether they can distinguish between optic disc drusen and true papilledema ...
Glaucoma, the second leading cause of blindness globally, affects millions and is projected to reach 111.8 million cases by ...
Decreased blood flow of the optic nerve head (MA, MV, and MT measurements) was significantly correlated with increased OSA ...
In severe cases, surgery may be needed. Nerve Sheath Fenestration This surgery method creates space around the optic nerve sheath to relieve pressure. It's usually used for those experiencing severe ...
Trigeminal nerve stimulation (TNS) includes a type of non-invasive medical therapy using a small electrical device that’s placed on the forehead. It is approved for the treatment of migraine headaches ...
Nearly 20 years ago, knowing all other options had failed, Nick’s sister, a nurse, recommended he check out a new treatment called vagus nerve stimulation, or VNS. The US Food and Drug ...
She practices sports medicine and non-operative orthopedics in Wisconsin. A pinched nerve in the lower back occurs when excessive pressure is applied to a nerve, leading to pain, numbness ...
Certain nerves in the hip region can get stuck or pinched. This includes the sciatic nerve, which can get trapped under certain muscles and bones in the back of your hip or the hamstrings.
The vagus nerve is a vine of nerve fibers with roots in nearly every organ and shoots in the brain. It helps us detect a racing heart, rising blood pressure, stomachache, discomfort, an ...