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Post-stroke upper limb spasticity

Post-stroke upper limb spasticity

Upper limb spasticity after a stroke is a movement disorder characterised by rigidity and spasms of the arm muscles. This impedes physical movements.

21 Jan 2010

Spasticity

Spasticity

Spasticity is a form of muscle overactivity that significantly impedes physical movements or motor functioning. It is thought to be related to hyperexcitable spinal reflexes.

18 Jan 2010

Macular degeneration

Macular degeneration

Macular degeneration affects the nerves in the macula, the central portion of the eye's retina. It affects high acuity vision needed for sharp focus.

15 Jan 2010

Nutrition and Brain Health

Nutrition and Brain Health

The effect of certain foods on brain development, mood disorders, cognition (thinking), disease states and aging has promised to be an essential area of research,…

14 Jan 2010

Sperm Health

Sperm Health

Some known causes of male infertility include low sperm count or non-functioning sperm. Sperm health can be affected by several factors.

08 Jan 2010

Cataracts

Cataracts

A cataract is an eye problem in which the lens becomes cloudy or opaque, causing blindness and visual loss. It can be treated with cataract…

04 Jan 2010

Diet over the festive season

Diet over the festive season

The festive season is a time when we get together with family and friends, and often have more social gatherings than at other times of…

22 Dec 2009

Drinking alcohol safely in the festive season

Drinking alcohol safely in the festive season

The festive season is a time when people gather amongst family and friends and many enjoy a few alcoholic drinks. However, at this time of…

21 Dec 2009

Avoiding stress over the festive season

Avoiding stress over the festive season

The festive season is a time when many people are busy enjoying time with friends and family, however it can also be a stressful time…

17 Dec 2009