- Cognition and Personality
Sundowning and Cognitive Decline in Superficial Siderosis
Managing the symptoms of sundowning and cognitive decline in late-stage SS can be challenging, but there are strategies that caregivers…
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Regulating Body Temperature
Feeling Hot and Cold Here are a few reasons people with superficial siderosis may experience these temperature-related sensations. Neurodegenerative disorders…
Read More » - Therapeutic Alternatives
Exploring Curcumin
The Role of Hemosiderin Hemosiderin is an iron-storage protein that forms when ferritin, a primary iron-storage protein, becomes saturated with…
Read More » - Physical Therapy and Exercise
Retrain Your Brain with Vestibular Therapy
Vestibular therapy exercises are designed to improve the vestibular system's function by challenging and retraining the brain to process information…
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REM Sleep Behavior Disorder
What is RBD REM Sleep Behavior Disorder (RBD) is a severe secondary condition to neurological disorders in which the pontine…
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Community Forum Launches
Welcome to the Superficial Siderosis Discussion Boards While the popularity of social media has shown us a way to connect…
Read More » - Surgery
Is Digital Subtraction Myelography the Answer?
Finding Your Needle Leak in the Haystack While a traditional MRI may show the location of a pseudomeningocele, a Dynamic…
Read More » - Best Life
Reclaiming Your Independence, A Guide to Managing Hearing Loss
Living Your BEST LIFE with Superficial Siderosis Our readers living with Superficial siderosis should be aware that living your best…
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UCL Presents A Virtual Live Panel Event
Living with superficial siderosis – the patient’s journey Infratentorial superficial siderosis (iSS) is more commonly known as superficial siderosis of…
Read More » - Hearing
The Cochlear Implant Experience
Is A Cochlear Implant Right For You? Hearing loss affects 95% of superficial siderosis patients. Specialized hearing aids designed to…
Read More » - Memory
Should You Visit A Neuropsychologist?
Changes Your brain is a complex system that controls your body, guides your thinking, and filters emotional responses. Because infratentorial…
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Tips For Improved Patient-Physician Communication
Patient to Physician Communication a two-way street Quite often, patients with a rare condition experience a variety of complex symptoms.…
Read More » - Mobility and Balance
What Is Your Fall Risk?
The Dangers Of Mobility And Balance Impairment If you’re living with mobility or balance problems, this is a familiar story.…
Read More » - Body Pain
Managing Neuropathy Pain
Managing Neuropathy Pain Typically, a healthy nerve will only send a signal when it is stimulated, e.g., a nerve in…
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