Neurosciences

Recent Answers

2012-05-20 Epilepsy - seizures:

Hi Tami,  Unless there is a structural abnormality causing the seizures, the MRI would still be normal in epilepsy without structural changes.    You did not say what your son's symptoms are that cause

2012-05-20 Speech Disorders - problematic or not?:

Amanda,   I would definitely recommend a speech language assessment based on what type of issues you are describing.   Yes, a skilled speech language pathologist can detect a processing problem at this

2012-05-17 Speech Disorders - speech delay / fluid in the ear:

Bukky,   If your son continues to present with fluid in his ear  you may need to ask the ENT to place the PE or pressure equalizing tubes in his ears to drain the liquid so he can hear better  if he has

2012-05-16 Speech Disorders - opposite speech plus:

Michelle,   Based on what you are describing at this juncture you should request from your school district (and insist on) a child study team assessment of your daughter's abilities including the following

2012-05-15 Neuroscience - Action Potential:

Dear Madeline,    I could be of more help if you were more specific, but here's my best guess.    If an excitable cell (e.g., a neuron) is at rest, its membrane potential remains at a certain level called