Neurology

Illustration of facial pain and trigeminal nerve branches in trigeminal neuralgia

Trigeminal Neuralgia: Understanding Its Causes, Mechanisms, and Evidence-Based Treatments

Abstract:Trigeminal neuralgia (TN) is a severe, paroxysmal facial pain syndrome resulting from focal demyelination and neuronal hyperexcitability within the trigeminal system. This review synthesizes current knowledge on its pathophysiology, diagnostic framework, and evidence-based treatment strategies, offering clinicians a comprehensive update on this complex neuropathic pain disorder. Introduction Trigeminal neuralgia is one of the most excruciating […]

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Medical illustration showing diabetic peripheral neuropathy with highlighted nerves in the legs and feet, representing nerve injury caused by diabetes and oxidative stress.

Diabetic Neuropathy: Understanding, Diagnosis, and Treatment in 2025

Introduction: Why Diabetic Neuropathy Matters Diabetic neuropathy is one of the most frequent complications of diabetes, affecting nearly half of all people with diabetes during their lifetime. It can cause pain, numbness, muscle weakness, and autonomic dysfunction — symptoms that severely affect mobility, sleep, and quality of life. As global diabetes rates continue to rise,

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Illustration of an adult man sleepwalking in a bedroom at night, symbolizing sleepwalking in adults triggered by sleep deprivation, with moon, bed, and clock.

Sleepwalking in Adults Triggered by Sleep Deprivation: Causes, Diagnosis with Polysomnography, and Management

Introduction Sleepwalking in adults triggered by sleep deprivation (somnambulism) is often associated with children, but it can persist or appear in adulthood, sometimes leading to significant health and safety concerns. One of the strongest triggers identified in adults is sleep deprivation or “sleep debt.” Clinical studies have shown that lack of sleep can dramatically increase

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Epilepsy and Depression

Epilepsy and Depression: Understanding the Link and Finding Hope

  Note: This article is written for the general public, using simple and accessible language Introduction Living with epilepsy can be challenging on its own. But for many people, seizures are not the only battle—they also experience depression. Studies show that depression is one of the most common mental health conditions in people with epilepsy,

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Shingles vaccine ( Shingrix) can cause Guillain barre syndrome ( GBS)

Can the Shingles Vaccine (Shingrix) Cause Guillain–Barré Syndrome (GBS)? What the Evidence Shows

🟢 Note: This article is written for the general public, using simple and accessible language.   Shingles (zona) is a painful condition caused by reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus. To reduce this risk, the recombinant shingles vaccine Shingrix has been widely recommended, especially for adults over 50. However, concerns have emerged about a potential association

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Illustration of a red blood drop and a blue brain silhouette with text highlighting early Alzheimer’s diagnosis using a simple blood test.

Early Alzheimer’s Diagnosis with a Simple Blood Test

Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia worldwide, affecting millions of people and families. Until now, diagnosing Alzheimer’s early has been very difficult. Doctors usually relied on cognitive testing, brain imaging (like PET scans), or spinal fluid analysis, which are costly and not always accessible. But a new breakthrough is changing this picture:

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