3402 results found
Medical tests
… (T3) and thyroxine (T4) are needed for normal growth of the brain, especially during the first 3 years of life. A baby … out whether the thyroid gland is working properly. An underactive thyroid gland ( hypothyroidism ) can cause symptoms … of being too cold, or frequent menstrual periods. An overactive thyroid ( hyperthyroidism ) can cause symptoms such …
Health topics
… near and far objects can be in focus at the same time. Your brain must learn to select the visual information it needs … near and far objects can be in focus at the same time. Your brain must learn to select the visual information it needs …
Health topics
… exactly how mood stabilizers work. They may work in the brain to help with emotions and mood problems. What about … exactly how mood stabilizers work. They may work in the brain to help with emotions and mood problems. What about …
Health topics
… work. They think that they work because of how they affect brain chemicals. (These chemicals are called … work. They think that they work because of how they affect brain chemicals. (These chemicals are called …
HealthLinkBC files
… can cause complications such as pneumonia, seizures, brain damage or even death. These complications happen most …
HealthLinkBC files
… certain medications in the newborn period Disorder of the brain or nervous system Excessive or prolonged noise …
HealthLinkBC files
… liver infection, or rare conditions affecting the brain and nervous system. In these cases, they will need to …
Health topics
… the damaged area. This means that messages sent from the brain can't make it to body parts below the damaged area, … the damaged area. This means that messages sent from the brain can't make it to body parts below the damaged area, …
Health topics
… a very serious infection of the coverings around the brain and spinal cord. The disease is more likely to spread … a very serious infection of the coverings around the brain and spinal cord. The disease is more likely to spread …
Health topics
… that runs through the spinal canal from the base of the brain to the lower back. These nerves allow us to feel, to … that runs through the spinal canal from the base of the brain to the lower back. These nerves allow us to feel, to …
