Brain Article List

  • regenerative medicine
  • brain

What are the symptoms of Parkinson's disease? Characteristics at each stage of progression, such as tremors in the hands and feet and difficulty walking

Have you noticed physical changes such as "my movements have become slower lately" or "my hands tremble when I'm at rest," but are you dismissing them as "just due to age"? These could be early signs of Parkinson's disease. Often mistaken for age-related decline..

2026.03.27
  • regenerative medicine
  • brain

Is Parkinson's disease curable? From drug therapy to rehabilitation, and now a new option: stem cell therapy

The idea that "Parkinson's disease is incurable" is now an outdated image. Thanks to advances in medicine, Parkinson's disease is becoming a condition that, with proper management, allows individuals to live out their natural lifespan. However, precisely because it is a disease that requires long-term management, the effectiveness of long-term medication is a crucial consideration..

2026.03.23
  • heart
  • Diabetes
  • brain
  • blood pressure

Age and Diabetes: What to be careful of when your immune system weakens

"As I get older, I seem to catch colds more easily and they take longer to recover." Many people in their 40s experience these age-related changes in their physical condition. However, if you also suffer from diabetes, you should be especially careful about a weakened immune system. […]

2025.11.25
  • heart
  • brain
  • blood pressure

[Doctor-approved] What is high blood pressure? Symptoms, causes, and lifestyle improvements

"I was told my blood pressure was high during a health checkup, but I don't have any symptoms, and I'm still young, so it's okay," you might think, ignoring the results. The reason high blood pressure is called the "silent killer" is because it has no symptoms. It quietly damages blood vessels and […]

2025.10.02
  • brain

What causes numbness as a result of stroke? A doctor explains its impact on daily life and treatment options

Numbness is one of the symptoms that occur after a stroke. Although numbness is an unpleasant sensation that lasts all the time while awake, it is not a visible symptom, and many people find it difficult to understand the discomfort and pain it causes. Pain […]

2024.07.01
  • heart
  • brain

What are subjective symptoms of arteriosclerosis? Explanation of causes, prevention methods, treatment methods, etc.

Arteriosclerosis is a condition in which blood flow is impaired. When arteriosclerosis progresses, it becomes a factor that causes terrible diseases such as myocardial infarction and cerebral infarction. Arteriosclerosis is a word that is often heard on a daily basis. However, arteriosclerosis occurs […]

2023.01.19
  • brain

Is regenerative medicine effective for subarachnoid hemorrhage? Explanation of causes and remedies

Once subarachnoid hemorrhage develops, it tends to become severe, and in the worst case, it is a life-threatening disease. The mortality rate is very high, about 50%, and even if the patient survives, the aftereffects are severe and the possibility of rebleeding increases. In addition, the re […]

2022.12.23
  • brain

What diseases are suspected when limbs become numb?

Causes of numbness in the hands and feet include temporary and disease-related causes. Numbness that has an immediate cause (for example, putting pressure on the hand or foot for a while) or numbness that subsides in a day or two is usually not a disease. The numbness subsides […]

2022.12.19
  • brain

[Supervised by a doctor] What are the precursory symptoms of cerebral infarction? Commentary on treatment, mortality & recurrence rates

A stroke is a disease caused by a blocked blood vessel in the head. Many cases require nursing care after contracting the disease, and early treatment is the key to avoiding sequelae. In this article, we will discuss the causes, precursors, treatment, mortality and recurrence rates of cerebral infarction […]

2022.12.13
  • brain

[Conclusion, heredity?] What are the characteristics of people who are prone to cerebral infarction?

After the onset of cerebral infarction, the aftereffects of cerebral infarction have a major impact on daily life, such as paralysis of half the body and difficulty in speaking. If the symptoms are severe, they may not be able to live independently and may require constant nursing care. According to statistics from the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare, bedridden […]

2022.12.12
  • brain

[Former number one cause of death in Japan] What should I do if I develop a cerebral infarction? Explains treatment methods and costs

The mortality rate of cerebrovascular disease in Japan was the highest in the 1950s and 1960s, and it was called a national disease. However, since the 1980s, treatment methods have been established, and it has become possible to detect it at an early stage through medical checkups, so it is on the decline. It is on the decline […]

2022.11.28
  • brain

[Time to start rehabilitation is the key] Explaining rehabilitation after stroke

After a stroke, people suffer from various aftereffects and physical impairments. Depending on the location of the brain damage, symptoms vary widely, including autonomic neuropathy such as incontinence and constipation, movement disorders such as muscle atrophy, and cognitive disorders such as dementia and disturbance of consciousness. Many failures occur […]

2022.11.25