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  • Homunculus on our brain surface

    “Homunculus” refers to a small human or a “humanoid” creature. Do we have it on our brain surface? Yes, we can find a homunculus (figuratively) as a map in our brain. Not just one, in fact, we have “two little humanoids”!. This is the story behind this amazing discovery. In 1937, two brilliant scientists, Dr…

  • A walk on the brain surface for stroke caregivers

    Knowledge about the brain surface will inspire stroke caregivers to make better decisions.

  • How meninges protect the brain

    brain covers carry out important job lying in-between the bony skull and the pliable brain



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  • Who cares for caregivers?

    Marguerite Blais

  • Clot removal effective even six hours after stroke

    It is good news; until 2018, we knew that neurosurgeons can salvage living neurons only if they remove the clot within six hours of the block. Now, we know it is not so. They can go ahead with the operation if a patient is ready for the surgery even after six hours. About the study…

  • Do you know about the clot-busting drug?

    American Heart and Stroke Associations promote use of tPA although not all emergency physicians do not adhere to the practice.

  • Walking sticks for stroke patients: Improve balance, confidence, & mobility

    Find all about useful and practical evidence-based info about canes.



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