Christian Villadolid PA - Neurosciences

You asked: What to expect when you call an ambulance

If you call 911, what should you expect when an ambulance arrives?Scott Johnson, manager and emergency medical technician-paramedic for North Memorial Ambulance Service - Alexandria, answered a few questions:Q: When should someone call for an ambulance?A: “They can call an ambulance for any medical...

A salty tale: What EMS personnel need to know about electrolyte disorders

Learn what causes electrolyte disorders and how to recognize when sodium, potassium, chloride, calcium, phosphate and magnesium levels are too high or low

ER Doctors Reveal the Craziest Things They've Seen at Work

Should patients bear more of the cost for ambulance rides?

Should patients be on the hook for ambulance rides for non-emergencies? It's not that simple, write Dr. Surafel Tsega and Dr. Harry Cho in JAMA.

11 Tips for a Blissful Night’s Sleep

Do you ever have trouble sleeping? Trouble falling asleep…and staying asleep? Do you feel tired in the mornings, finding yourself struggling your way through the day with cups of coffee, wond…

Is There a Place for Spirituality in Neurology?

Being comfortable with spirituality may improve care in multiple ways.

What Is Functional Neurology?

I’ve written and spoken extensively about functional medicine, which I believe is critical to fixing our broken healthcare system. Functional medicine is personalized care that focuses on preventin…

Survey of Factors that Influence Career Choice Among Neuroscience Trainees

The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) is seeking input on career choice via a survey for current and recent trainees in neuroscience-related fields.

Four Neurology Studies to Know

New data and recommendations in neurology: Dr Christoph Diener discusses results from randomized studies and guidelines for practice.

Can Neuroscience Build a Better Ad?

Brain science has the potential to transform the focus group.

Autoimmune Neurology of the Central Nervous System : CONTINUUM: Lifelong Learning in Neurology

ABSTRACT: Purpose of Review: This article reviews the rapidly evolving spectrum of autoimmune neurologic disorders with a focus on those that involve the central nervous system, providing an understanding of how to approach the diagnostic workup of patients presenting with central nervous system ...

Can we prevent neurological disorders?

The two most common neurological disorders, stroke and dementia are preventable to different degrees and most others can be made less likely or less severe through the promotion of brain health. Neurological disorders have become the leading cause of disability adjusted life years (DALY’s) a joint measure of premature death and

How An Autoimmune Disease Was Cured Using A DIY Neurology Based Technique

Darene Puttergill, a FasterEFT practitioner completely transformed her life – both physically and emotionally after being diagnosed with Hashimoto’s Disease. She used Eutaptics – FasterEFT to cure herself permanently of an autoimmune disease without spending thousands of dollars on expensive medical treatment. She did all this just by using the Eutaptics-FasterEFT modality and...

Virtual Doc Visits Suffice for Many With Neurological Disorders

If you have a neurological disorder, a video chat with your doctor might be as good as an office visit for checking on your condition.

The Neuroscience of Dealing with Difficult People

I’m sure that we all have had the experience of trying to deal with someone who is being “difficult” with little success. We are concerned (worried, frustrated) about some behavior of theirs, and rather than hear our concern as valuable information, they tend to defend the very behavior that we want

What Neuroscience Says about Free Will

We're convinced that it exists, but new research suggests it might be nothing more than a trick the brain plays on itself

Matching Edtech Products With Neurological Learning Goals

When considering edtech products to improve student achievement, start with a clear goal and ask the relevant, critical questions suggested in this post.

How Neuroscience Will Fight Five Age-Old Afflictions

Rewiring the brain to battle seizures, blindness, and more

Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy : CONTINUUM: Lifelong Learning in Neurology

with a history of contact sports or repetitive head trauma have indicated that a high frequency of CTE may exist in this population. However, the true prevalence of CTE among individuals with a history of head trauma remains unknown, given that individuals who experienced cognitive, behavioral, and mood symptoms during life are more likely to have their brains donated for autopsy at death and epidemiologic studies…