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Understanding Disorders of the Brain - Season 1

Understanding Disorders of the Brain gives you an in-depth analysis of what can go wrong inside our minds. Taught by Professor Sandy Neargarder, these 24 lessons survey some of the most common, and not-so-common, disorders that disrupt the many ways our brains function. Professor Neargarder explores what we know about diseases such as multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer’s, Huntington’s, and she digs into the wiring of people prone to epileptic seizures, and those suffering from mitochondrial diseases. And she analyzes the effects of traumas ranging from athletic head injuries to strokes. For each disorder, she walks through the genetic and environmental factors that underlie the pathology, shares insight about the signs and symptoms to look out for, and looks at the latest research on treatment and cures. Building a better understanding of these disorders can help us minimize our risk factors, recognize symptoms, and ensure the best course of action for ourselves and those we love.

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Understanding Disorders of the Brain gives you an in-depth analysis of what can go wrong inside our minds. Taught by Professor Sandy Neargarder, these 24 lessons survey some of the most common, and not-so-common, disorders that disrupt the many ways our brains function. Professor Neargarder explores what we know about diseases such as multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer’s, Huntington’s, and she digs into the wiring of people prone to epileptic seizures, and those suffering from mitochondrial diseases. And she analyzes the effects of traumas ranging from athletic head injuries to strokes. For each disorder, she walks through the genetic and environmental factors that underlie the pathology, shares insight about the signs and symptoms to look out for, and looks at the latest research on treatment and cures. Building a better understanding of these disorders can help us minimize our risk factors, recognize symptoms, and ensure the best course of action for ourselves and those we love.

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