by Olwen Reina | Feb 27, 2017 | Trends
Previously, we looked at Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). To recap, a TBI is an injury to the brain as a result of an external force, such as blow to the head. It is a complex injury with a broad spectrum of disabling symptoms. TBI is most common in children under 15...
by Olwen Reina | Feb 11, 2017 | Disease Models
Take your right hand and place your palm over your belly button. Move about three-four inches to the right and then upwards until you feel your ribs under your index finger. Right hand, say “hello” to the largest organ inside of you: your liver! Our...
by Olwen Reina | Jan 30, 2017 | Disease Models
Neuroglia, glial cells or, to their family and friends, simply glia are the connective tissue cells of nervous system. The term “glia” comes from the Greek for glue. However, the old axiom that these cells do nothing more than “glue” the...
by Olwen Reina | Jan 13, 2017 | Trends
Like with any part of the body, your brain can get injured. You may have heard this referenced under many names such as a concussion, stroke, shaken baby syndrome, cerebral contusion or a traumatic brain injury. Our brain is a huge part of who we are and so a brain...
by Olwen Reina | Dec 16, 2016 | Trends
Wherever you are right now, take a look around at anyone nearby. If you’re alone, picture some people you’ve seen recently. Consider how hands, hair, mouthes, eyes, on everyone are all different colors. Everyone in the world is different. We each enjoy...
