The Brain

By Naomi B., Hailey Q., Marlayna N., and Hannah J.

Types of Brain Scans

EEG (electroencephalograph)o recording of electrical signals from the brain

made by hooking up electrodes to the person's scalp

CATo Combines many 2-D x-ray images to create 3-D

images of inter structures such as the brain

There are 5 types of brain scans:

Types of Brain Scans (continued)

PETo Shows the brain’s radioactivity levels in a

color coded brain map

MEGo Measures magnetic fields released from the

brain, then sends the currents to an instrument called SQUID

Types of Brain Scans (continued)

MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)o Uses a strong magnetic field and radio

waves to create a digital picture of internal organs and structures

Diseases/Injuries of the Brain

Epilepsy/ Seizureso Treatments• Temporal Lobe Resection• Ketogenic Diet• Alternative treatments• Vagus Nerve Stimulation• MST• Functional Hemispherectomy

o Medications• Tegretol or Carbatrol• Zarontin• Felbatol• Gabitril

Diseases/Injuries of the Brain (continued)Concussionso Examinations

• Neurological examination• Cognitive testing• Imaging tests

o Treatments

• Rest• Avoiding physical activities• Avoid taking medications like Advil that will

increase bleeding

Diseases/Injuries of the Brain (continued)

Alzheimer’so Treatments• Cholinesterase inhibitors• Namenda• Safe + Supportive environment• Exercise• Nutrition• Healthy shakes + smoothies

Brain Cancers

o Benign tumor (non-cancerous cell growth)

o Malignant tumors (cancerous cell growth)

o Tumors that begin in brain rarely spread to other areas of the body

• Push on tissues unlike malignant tumors

• More aggressive• Invade tissues unlike benign tumors

There are two types of brain tumors:

Brain Cancers (continued)Treatment Options:• Chemotherapy • Radiation• Surgery

Left- healthy MRI scan of brainRight- MRI scan of cancerous brain

How To Keep the Brain Healthyo Eat healthy snacks• Snacks such as almonds and blueberries improve

cognition• helps the brain’s functions

o Go for a walk• Walking 20 minutes a day can maximize blood flow

to the brain• helps the brain think more clearly

o Take Chinese Club Moss Supplements

• May protect your brain's neurotransmitters• Keeps synapses firing correctly

How To Keep The Brain Healthy (continued)o Drink Red Wine• delivers the powerful antioxidant

resveratrol• may prevent free radicals from

damaging brain cells

o Keep Calendars• keeps you focused and oriented

o Get Enough Sleep

• brain consolidates memories

Thank You!