Brain and nerves

  • Lead Poisoning

    Lead poisoning – Definition In adults, lead poisoning happens when levels of lead in the blood become elevated. The Occupational…

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  • Korsakoff’s Syndrome

    (Cerebral Beriberi; Korsakoff’s Amnesic Syndrome; Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome) Korsakoff’s syndrome – Definition Korsakoff’s syndrome is a memory disorder caused by a…

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  • Insomnia

    (Sleeplessness) Insomnia – Definition Insomnia is a sleep disorder. It may cause a number of sleep problems including trouble falling…

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  • Hydrocephalus

    (Water on the Brain) Hydrocephalus – Definition Hydrocephalus is too much fluid in the brain. The fluid is called cerebrospinal…

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  • Huntington’s Disease

    (Huntington Chorea; HD) Huntington’s disease – Definition Huntington’s disease (HD) is an inherited disorder that affects the brain. HD causes…

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