Amnesia, otherwise called an amnestic syndrome, is a type of memory loss, where the person loses memories of facts, experiences, and information. It is characterized by difficulty in learning new information and past events, called anterograde and retrograde amnesia. Amnesia results from any disease or injury affecting the brain.
Amnesia Vs Dementia
Amnesia affects memory formation or recall; dementia involves progressive cognitive decline, including memory and reasoning.
Temporal Lobe Seizures
Partial seizures originating in the temporal lobe are common, accounting for two-thirds of cases requiring surgical intervention.
Dissociative Fugue - A Form of Amnesia
A dissociative fugue is a form of amnesia produced by a severe psychological trauma as opposed to a physical trauma, disease, or other medical condition.
Alcohol Toxicity - An Overview
Many are unaware of alcohol poisoning, a crucial medical side effect of taking alcohol. Read the article to know what alcohol toxicity is and how to manage it.
