Nervous System

Lathyrism: A Neurological Disorder from Grass Pea

Lathyrism is a neurotoxic disease that occurs due to the consumption of large amounts of legumes, especially Lathyrus sativus (the grass pea). Beta-ODAP (beta-N-oxalyl-L-alpha,beta-diaminopropionic acid) is the main toxin. This...

Lathyrism: A Neurological Disorder from Grass Pea

Lathyrism is a neurotoxic disease that occurs due to the consumption of large amounts of legumes, especially Lathyrus sativus (the grass pea). Beta-ODAP (beta-N-oxalyl-L-alpha,beta-diaminopropionic acid)...

Delirium Tremens: A Dangerous Alcohol Withdrawal State

Delirium tremens (DTs), also referred to as alcohol withdrawal delirium (AWD), represents the most severe and potentially life-threatening complication of ethanol withdrawal. It is...

Cohen Syndrome: Rare Genetic Disorder Explained

Cohen syndrome, also known as Norio syndrome in Finnish populations, is a rare autosomal recessive genetic disorder that affects multiple body systems—hence it is...

Orthostatic Hypotension: What You Need to Know

Postural hypotension or orthostatic hypotension (OH) is a condition in which patients feel dizzy (or faint) when standing up from a sitting or supine...

Adie’s Pupil: Causes, Symptoms, and Diagnosis

Adie's pupil is a rare neurological disorder that affects the pupil of the eye. In most cases, the affected pupil becomes larger than normal...

Bilateral Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Causes and Care

Bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome is a clinical condition caused by localized compression of the median nerve at the wrist. It is characterized by numbness,...