Brain and nerves
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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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