Lasya KambhampatiOct 30, 2020Glioblastoma Glioblastoma, also known as glioblastoma multiforme, is one of the most common brain cancers with over 30,000 people diagnosed every year.
Lasya KambhampatiOct 28, 2020ConcussionsWhat actually is a concussion? A concussion is basically a mild traumatic brain injury. It is often caused by the sudden
Lasya KambhampatiOct 18, 2020Tay-Sachs Disease: Delve into Diseases & DisordersTay-Sachs disease (also known as Type 1 GM2 Gangliosidosis) is a rare genetic condition that destroys the cells of the CNS.
Lasya KambhampatiJun 8, 2020Coronavirus: Is it in the brain? Coronavirus has taken over the world, causing most of the world’s population to self-quarantine and resulting in over 6.4 million cases.
Lasya KambhampatiAug 12, 2019Delve into Diseases & Disorders: Stroke Stroke is one of the leading causes of death in the United States. Someone has a stroke nearly every 40 seconds yet only 38% of Americans kn
Lasya KambhampatiJul 29, 2019Delve into Diseases & Disorders: Alzheimer's diseaseThis week we will explore the intricacies of Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive brain disorder that slowly destroys t
Lasya KambhampatiJul 8, 2019Delve into Diseases & Disorders: Parkinson’s Disease In our first post on Diseases and Disorders, we’re going to delve into Parkinson’s and explore its symptoms, treatments, and causes.