Diagnosing ADHD can be tricky. That’s because its most common symptoms can also be signs of other disorders. Parents, teachers and even clinicians sometimes jump to the conclusion that a child (especially a boy) with attention issues has ADHD, but it’s important to consider other possible causes. Read The Child Mind Institute’s tips on telling […]
When you have a surgery, you might experience an unintended side-effect: cognitive challenges. Researchers have found that “postoperative cognitive dysfunction,” of POCD, can persist for at least six months in 10-30% of people over 65, affecting memory, judgment, attention, and more. But what causes it, and are other groups of people equally affected? Read all […]
Recently, scientists have had the opportunity to study the brain of a woman who goes by “EG.” What’s interesting about her is that she has no left temporal lobe; instead, the area where it would have been is filled with cerebro-spinal fluid. But although EG is missing a large part of her brain—one often associated […]
