• DECEMBER 15, 2016
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    Back pain linked to increased mental health issues

    Back pain linked to increased mental health issues

    Book Your Appointment – Back Pain Specialists – Dubai Saturday – Wednesday: 9am to 9pm Thursday: 9am – 7pm DHCC Basement parking entrance below Block A (Al Razi Bld, 64) JLT (Cluster I) Right side: 3hrs free parking Left side: all day free parking If you have any difficulties finding a parking slot, please give

    • DECEMBER 12, 2016
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    Strokes rate sharply increased in younger people (35 -54 years)

    Strokes rate sharply increased in younger people (35 -54 years)

    A recently published study revealed the alarming fact that stroke is becoming more common in younger people. Stroke is one of the most common causes of death in our days. Usually it affects people 55 years and older but new studies show that strokes rate sharply increased in those under 55. Researchers at Rutgers University

    • DECEMBER 6, 2016
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    New Drug – New Hope For Migraine Patients

    New Drug – New Hope For Migraine Patients

    The new drug is called erenumab and is developed by Amgen/Novartis. A recently published second phase 3 study showed promising results in terms of migraine prevention. The drug belongs to a new class of migraine prevention drugs, called CGRP-Blocker (Calcitonin Gene-Related Peptide receptor). These receptors play critical role in mediating the incapacitating pain of migraine.

    • DECEMBER 5, 2016
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    Sleep Duration Affects Life Satisfaction

    Sleep Duration Affects Life Satisfaction

    German researcher found out that people sleep one hour too less to achieve maximal life satisfaction. On a normal weekday people sleep 7 hours per night on average. People sleeping one hour more (8 hours per night) are more satisfied in life. The study was recently released in the Journal of International Review of Economics.

    • DECEMBER 4, 2016
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    Child Neurology – Pediatric Neurology Dubai

    Child Neurology – Pediatric Neurology Dubai

    Pediatric or child neurology is the part of medicine taking care of younger patients suffering from neurological disorders. Neurological disorders are diseases of the human nerve system. The nerve system is divided in central nerve system (brain and spine) and peripheral nerve system (nerves of the head, trunk and limbs). Most neurological diseases can be

    • DECEMBER 3, 2016
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    Bullied Teen shot herself in front of family

    Bullied Teen shot herself in front of family

    Teen Support Group Dubai The German Neuroscience Center is hosting free support groups for teenagers in the UAE. The format is designed to provide a confidential environment for teens between 12 and 18 years old to discuss and to learn how to deal with issues of life, stress in school or at home, negative feelings,

    • DECEMBER 1, 2016
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    UAE National Day 2016

    UAE National Day 2016

    We Wish You And Your Families A Very Happy 45th UAE National Day 2016! Your German Neuroscience Center  

    • NOVEMBER 30, 2016
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    How increased workloads affect teachers, students

    How increased workloads affect teachers, students

    For teachers overburdened by work, it can often result in a lack of motivation and energy, poor teaching skills, and low self-esteem. Speaking to Khaleej Times, Fadwa Lkorchy, Counsellor at German Neuroscience Centre (GNC) said she has treated many teachers here for issues such as depressive mood, physical health issues, anger issues, and developing learned

    • NOVEMBER 29, 2016
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    Headache In Children – Symptoms Differ From Adults

    Headache In Children – Symptoms Differ From Adults

    Many parents are surprised to hear how common headaches in children are, even severe headaches. Migraine is the most common acute and recurrent headache syndrome in children. Appr 20% of children aged 4 to 18 years report having had notable recurrent headaches (including migraine) in the past 12 months. This is quite a lot. We

    • NOVEMBER 26, 2016
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    Rules of stimulus control therapy (Bootzin, 1980)

    Rules of stimulus control therapy (Bootzin, 1980)

    1. Only go to bed when sleepy. Bear in mind being sleepy is not the same thing as being tired. It is important to be aware of this difference. 2. Use the bed only for sleep and sexual activity. Do not engage in sleep-incompatible activity in bed such as eating snacks, watching TV or working.