Alien hand syndrome (AHS) is a rare medical condition that was first described in 1908. People with this syndrome lose control of one of their hands. Their minds can no longer give the "alien hand" ...

AHS is often caused by brain injury or neurodegenerative illnesses, but there is not enough research to determine any consistent cause or why it occurs. “Alien hand is little investigated because it ...

Corticobasal syndrome (CBS) is a clinical syndrome characterised by progressive asymmetric limb rigidity and apraxia with dystonia, myoclonus, cortical sensory loss and alien limb phenomenon.

A journalist has won permission in the high court to see psychological reports used in child custody disputes, a landmark decision that has been described as a major win for open justice. While ...

After first stepping foot on campus, many Brunonians polish up their resumes and flood information sessions as they prepare to try their hand in club applications. But finding one’s place isn’t always ...

Among the greatest tricks Donald Trump ever pulled is convincing significant portions of the population that the slow erosion of their rights is not, actually, that big of a deal. After all, do ...

Introduction There are no well-established criteria for patients with corticobasal syndrome. The authors have attempted to clarify this area by comparing and applying three sets of well-known criteria ...

Stockholm Syndrome describes the psychological bond that forms between hostage and captor that can manifest as empathy, loyalty, or even defense of the oppressor, often as a coping mechanism for ...