Amnesia refers to memory loss. There are many types of amnesia, each with different causes. While some types fo amnesia are temporary, others can be permanent. Share on Pinterest Oliver Rossi/Getty ...

Imagine waking up one day and being unable to recall cherished moments from your past or struggling to retain new information. This scenario often plays out dramatically in TV shows or movies, where ...

Anterograde amnesia refers to a decreased ability to retain new information. This can affect your daily activities. It may also interfere with work and social activities because you might have ...

Q. I read recently in your column about an amnesia reaction to scopolamine. I would like to share my husband’s scopolamine story. When he has had surgery in the past, the doctors have applied a ...

Dissociative amnesia is one of several dissociative disorders in which a person forgets key elements of their life, and is therefore divorced from a full understanding of themselves and their current ...

QUESTION: I read recently in your column about an amnesia reaction to scopolamine. I would like to share my husband’s scopolamine story. When he has had surgery in the past, the doctors have applied a ...

Dissociative amnesia causes memory loss, often due to severe stress or trauma. People may not remember important information about themselves or things that have happened to them. For example, the ...