Bertolotti’s Syndrome: The Under-diagnosed Cause Of Back Pain
Our experts explain how to accurately catch this condition and the best treatment methods for a full recovery.
The Mozart Effect: How Music Could Reduce Seizures
Our expert shares the surprising results of her own research and the future of music therapy.
The Lobotomy: Reckless Medicine Or Novel Technology?
Our expert explains the rise and fall of the lobotomy, and how it’s influenced current technology.
“This Is Medieval” – The 24-Year-Old Who’s Reinventing Medical Devices
Casey Qadir explains the advantages of this new device and her experience as a female entrepreneur in a male-dominated space.
What You Need To Know About Your Baby’s Flat Head
Peter Taub, a professor of pediatrics, says plagiocephaly ("flat head syndrome") isn’t a syndrome at all and doesn’t cause any neurologic symptoms.
A Look at the New, Non-invasive Treatment for Essential Tremor
Essential tremor has always been treated by medication that’s not guaranteed to work, or brain surgery. A doctor explains the new, non-invasive treatment that can help those suffering with ET.
“Flat Head Syndrome”
Since the beginning of the “baby on back” movement to reduce sudden infant death syndrome, many more infants are developing misshapen heads with a flat spot in one place. An expert discusses whether this is serious.
Giggling Epilepsy
Epilepsy can show itself in many ways, including as episodes of giggling and laughing. An expert discusses the case of a then-nine-year old boy with such seizures, the danger they posed, and the novel way he was treated.
“Flat Head Syndrome” (2018)
Since the beginning of the “baby on back” movement to reduce sudden infant death syndrome, many more infants are developing misshapen heads with a flat spot in one place. An expert discusses whether this is serious, how it can be treated with a helmet-like device, and how it might be prevented.
