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  2. List of neurological conditions and disorders - Wikipedia

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    This is a list of major and frequently observed neurological disorders (e.g., Alzheimer's disease), symptoms (e.g., back pain), signs (e.g., aphasia) and syndromes (e.g., Aicardi syndrome). There is disagreement over the definitions and criteria used to delineate various disorders and whether some of these conditions should be classified as ...

  3. Directed attention fatigue - Wikipedia

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    Directed attention fatigue (DAF) is a neuro-psychological phenomenon that results from overuse of the brain's inhibitory attention mechanisms, which handle incoming distractions while maintaining focus on a specific task. The greatest threat to a given focus of attention is competition from other stimuli that can cause a shift in focus.

  4. Neurasthenia - Wikipedia

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    Two overlapping symptoms can be present: Increased fatigue after mental exertion can be associated with a reduction in cognitive function. Minimal physical effort might be felt as extreme fatigue along with pain and anxiety. Many other symptoms of bodily discomfort may be felt with either form.

  5. Brain injury - Wikipedia

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    Brain injury (BI) is the destruction or degeneration of brain cells.Brain injuries occur due to a wide range of internal and external factors. In general, brain damage refers to significant, undiscriminating trauma-induced damage.

  6. Fatigue - Wikipedia

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    Fatigue in a medical context is used to cover experiences of low energy that are not caused by normal life. [2] [3]A 2021 review proposed a definition for fatigue as a starting point for discussion: "A multi-dimensional phenomenon in which the biophysiological, cognitive, motivational and emotional state of the body is affected resulting in significant impairment of the individual's ability to ...

  7. Bradyphrenia - Wikipedia

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    Pate and Margolin, found that this was caused by damage to the cortical central. [12] The cortical central is the outer region of the cerebellum, a major component of the brain that controls motor functions. [13] Particularly in the older population, evidence of bradyphrenia had been seen in patients with Alzheimer's.

  8. Central nervous system fatigue - Wikipedia

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    Central nervous system fatigue is a key component in preventing peripheral muscle injury. [28] The brain has numerous receptors, such as osmoreceptors, to track dehydration, nutrition, and body temperature. With that information as well as peripheral muscle fatigue information, the brain can reduce the quantity of motor commands sent from the ...

  9. Traumatic brain injury - Wikipedia

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    A traumatic brain injury (TBI), also known as an intracranial injury, is an injury to the brain caused by an external force. TBI can be classified based on severity ranging from mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI/concussion) to severe traumatic brain injury. [ 5 ]