Miguel Cano - NeuroAiD™

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March 10, 2025

How a stroke begins and key points to understand it

The brain, that incredible organ that controls every aspect of…

Miguel Cano

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December 10, 2024

Silent infarct: the brain\’s hidden enemy

Silent infarct is a brain injury that occurs without obvious…

Miguel Cano

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December 7, 2024

Excitotoxic glutamate toxicity: excess glutamate damages the brain

Excitotoxic glutamate toxicity is a neurobiological phenomenon that occurs when…

Miguel Cano

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December 6, 2024

The vein of Galen: a key component in cerebral circulation

The vein of Galen, or great cerebral vein, is a…

Miguel Cano

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December 6, 2024

Plasma homocysteine: a key biomarker in brain health

Blood homocysteine is a compound that, when present at elevated…

Miguel Cano

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December 6, 2024

Cerebral fluorescein angiography: key to diagnosing neurological diseases

Cerebral fluorescein angiography is an advanced diagnostic technique that allows…

Miguel Cano

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December 5, 2024

Akinesia: the challenge of regaining lost movement

Akinesia is a medical term that describes the inability to…

Miguel Cano

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December 5, 2024

Dystonia: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments for This Neurological Disorder

Dystonia is a neurological disorder that causes involuntary muscle contractions,…

Miguel Cano

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November 30, 2024

Visual field test: a key tool in visual assessment after a stroke

The visual field test is a fundamental examination for assessing…

Miguel Cano

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November 30, 2024

Balint’s syndrome: visual coordination after a stroke

Balint’s syndrome is a rare neurological condition characterized by a…

Miguel Cano