Tag: neurological inflammation

Alzheimer's disease, one of the most prevalent neurodegenerative disorders globally, affects millions of people and places a substantial burden on individuals, families, and healthcare systems. Central to the pathology of Alzheimer's are two protein abnormalities: amyloid plaques and neurofibrillary tangles composed of tau protein. These biological hallmarks serve not only as diagnostic indicators but also as key contributors to disease progression. Over the last few decades, scientists have extensively investigated how amyloid beta and tau proteins interact to form these plaques and tangles in the brain, attempting to untangle their roles in memory loss, cognitive decline, and neuronal dysfunction. While our understanding of Alzheimer's continues to evolve, much of the conversation surrounding the disease hinges on decoding what causes amyloid plaques, how tau tangles develop, and the implications of these abnormalities on brain health

Brain health is an integral aspect of overall well-being, yet many conditions affecting the brain remain poorly understood by the general public. Among these, brain scarring is a complex and often concerning phenomenon. The presence of MRI spots on the brain, indicative of scarred brain tissue, can be alarming to both patients and medical professionals. While some brain scarring may be benign, others may signal underlying neurological conditions that require careful monitoring and intervention.