General Health
Polycythemia Vera: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
Polycythemia vera is a type of blood cancer, though it progresses very slowly. The bone marrow — the spongy tissue inside your …
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Dr. James Okafor, MD, PhD
Neurologist · Canada Health Journal
Dr. James Okafor holds an MD and PhD in Neurological Sciences from McGill University. With 12 years of experience in clinical neurology and mental health research, he has contributed to landmark studies on depression, anxiety, and cognitive health. Dr. Okafor is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and serves on the editorial board of two peer-reviewed journals.
Articles by Dr. James Okafor, MD, PhD
Neurological Disorders
Dystonia: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment Options
Dystonia happens when the brain’s signals to the muscles go wrong. Normally, when you move one muscle group, the opposing muscles …
Neurological Disorders
Parkinson’s Disease Symptoms: Early Warning Signs
Recognizing Parkinson’s disease symptoms early can make a real difference in how well the condition is managed.
Neurological Disorders
Parkinson’s Disease and Sleep: What Canadians Should Know
Parkinson’s disease is a movement disorder. It causes nerve cells in a specific part of the brain to slowly break down and die …
Neurological Disorders
Parkinson’s Disease: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurological disorder. “Progressive” means it gets worse over time.
Neurological Disorders
Parkinson’s Disease Myths: What Canadians Should Know
Parkinson’s disease is a progressive brain disorder that affects movement. It occurs when dopamine-producing cells in a part of …
Neurological Disorders
Parkinson’s Disease and Dementia: The Link Explained
Parkinson’s disease is a brain disorder that affects the nervous system. It causes muscles to become stiff and difficult to …
Neurological Disorders
Parkinson’s Disease: Symptoms, Causes & Coping
Parkinson’s disease is a disorder of the nervous system. It develops when brain cells that produce a chemical called dopamine …
Neurological Disorders
Levodopa for Parkinson’s Disease: What Canadians Should Know
Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative condition. This means it involves the gradual breakdown and loss of nerve cells in the …
Neurological Disorders
Parkinson’s and Urinary Incontinence: What You Should Know
Parkinson’s disease causes the progressive loss of nerve cells in the brain. This leads to well-known symptoms like tremors, …