A reader's friend had an episode where she seemed confused as to where she was and how she got there. They took her to the emergency room, where the doctor said she had an otherwise completely normal ...

Though distressing, transient global amnesia is not a dangerous condition, and it’s not known to be a sign of more serious ones. No treatments are needed, but triggers can be avoided. Transient global ...

Doctors will tell you that it is rarely good to be a fascinating patient. Transient global amnesia, though, is an exception to that rule, which is one of the things that neurologists like about it. "I ...

Chris J. Hanson was preparing to leave his beachfront hotel on the last day of vacation when his mind started malfunctioning in a rare and mysterious way. As he put on a shirt, he told his wife, Bobbi ...

Imagine having major surgery at a reputable hospital. You are under general anesthesia. In the middle of the operation, your surgeon has a sudden and unexpected memory problem. Not something minor, ...