Kuru: A Dance with Death Kuru is a rare and fatal neurodegenerative disorder that has intrigued scientists, anthropologists, and medical researchers for decades. This unique disease, tied closely to the Fore people of Papua New … Read more
For a rare group of people, a scary disease called fatal familial insomnia (FFI), sleep deprivation can be fatal. When we lie awake chasing feverish thoughts, our thoughts slow down and tick off the passing … Read more
Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) is a term used to describe a neurological disorder that has similar symptoms. People with POTS feel tired and dizzy when they get up from their seated position, and their … Read more
Tourette’s syndrome (TS) is a neurological disorder characterized by the development of vocal tones, known as tics. TS belongs to a group of disorders of the developing nervous system called “tic” disorders. There is no … Read more
Joseph Capgras described a syndrome characterized by a close relative being replaced by a fraudster. Delusional misidentification syndrome is a condition in which patients identify familiar people, places, or even themselves in such a way … Read more