Essential Tremor: What It Is, Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

The ultrastructure of cerebellar Purkinje cells was investigated under TEM. Harmaline significantly altered the ultrastructure of Purkinje cells. The most common ultrastructural findings in harmaline group neurons were nuclear shrinkage, chromatin margination, and RER swelling. The ultrastructure of most Purkinje cells was preserved in the HR, HV, and HRV groups (Fig. 10). In medically refractory cases…

Blackout Drunk: Signs, Causes, and Dangers of Blackout Drinking

For instance, diazepam (Valium®) and flunitrazepam (Rohypnol) are benzodiazepine sedatives that can produce severe memory impairments at high doses (White et al. 1997; Saum and Inciardia 1997). Alcohol enhances the effects of benzodiazepines (for a review, see Silvers et al. 2003). Thus, combining these compounds with alcohol could dramatically increase the likelihood of experiencing memory…

CBOE Volatility Index VIX Chart

Understanding how the VIX works and what it’s saying can help short-term traders tweak their portfolios and get a feel for where the market is headed. Volatility is one of the primary factors that affect stock and index options’ prices and premiums. As the VIX is the most widely watched measure of broad market volatility,…